Reasonable Faith Podcast

Dr. Craig dives into the intriguing debate on God's nature and time. He confronts objections regarding the contradiction in God's timelessness and temporality. The discussion includes relativity's compatibility with a tensed theory of time and highlights support for Neo-Lorentzian views. Craig also challenges the multiverse theory, arguing it lacks evidence and faces significant criticisms. The conversation wraps up with light-hearted exchanges and prospects for future dialogue.

Dr. Emily Qureshi-Hurst, a teaching associate at Cambridge and author of the upcoming "Decoding the Cosmos," critiques Dr. Craig's view on God and time. She shares her journey from atheism to studying religion, explores different interpretations of Genesis, and debates whether physics can answer metaphysical questions about God's nature. Emily articulates the shifts in understanding God as temporal or atemporal and discusses how each perspective affects God's knowledge of time, offering insightful takes on fundamental theological concepts.

Exploring the Resurrection, the discussion dives into using legal cross-examination tools and their limitations in historical contexts. Witness bias is challenged, with independent confirmations from figures like James and Paul highlighted. The idea that disciples had nothing to gain from fabricating the resurrection strengthens the argument, especially in light of their persecution. The reliability of the Gospels is defended against perceived contradictions, and the historical assessment is recommended over legal analogies for understanding the event.

In this thought-provoking discussion, the nature of Molinism is explored, particularly how it relates to God's omnipotence and maximal greatness. The conversation delves into whether God's knowledge of counterfactuals limits His freedom. There's a fascinating distinction made between what God cannot do due to logical impossibility and true limitations. The panel also debates the importance of free will in determining salvation rates and whether God must choose the absolute best possible world. They even touch on interpretive nuances in biblical texts regarding salvation.

Dr. Peter Singer, a renowned contemporary moral philosopher, dives deep into objective morality and the evolution of his views on ethics. He critiques how philosophers often tackle lesser issues instead of practical ethics. Singer reveals his shift towards moral objectivism and argues that atheists can uphold moral truths without theism. Discussing abortion, he questions the foundational role of rights and emphasizes reason over intuition in moral judgment. Singer's insights provoke thought on the implications of moral realism for theism and ethics.

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Dr. Craig continues his thoughts on a critique of Dr. Dale Allison, including a discussion on non-Christian miracle claims.

Dr. Craig considers criticisms and contributions of Dr. Dale Allison's significant work on the resurrection of Jesus.

Explore intriguing questions around demons and their desire for physical bodies, as well as the arguments for God's providence amidst suffering. Delve into the ethics of abortion from a divine command perspective and ponder if Christians should evangelize Jews while respecting their identity. The discussion also ventures into philosophical territory, such as the nature of God's attributes and the implications of dualism for animal consciousness. Unpack how fine-tuning relates to natural evil in a thought-provoking dialogue.