Monthly Archives: May 2008

The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity (Revised and Expanded Edition)

Book Review The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity (Revised and Expanded Edition), by Philip Jenkins Philip Jenkins is Distinguished Professor of History and Religious Studies at Penn State; the book is published by Oxford University Press. With that set of credentials it’s hard simply to sweep aside the rather astonishing central theses of …

May 8, 2008 – 8:38 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in The Faith | Tagged , , | Comments (5)

“Atheism Required for Science?”

Jeff Laird answers this question with a nicely convenient list of scientists who didn’t think so. Part 1 Part 2

May 8, 2008 – 4:07 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Origins and Science | Comments (111)

The Darwin-Hitler Question: Reflecting on the Process

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Darwin to Hitler?

Before now, the one topic that has drawn forth the most anger on this blog has been homosexuality. Not any more. About 2 1/2 weeks ago I wrote about why the Darwin-Hitler link is so sensitive. I’ve been learning, since then, just how sensitive it really is. But that’s not all I’ve been learning. Today’s …

May 8, 2008 – 7:59 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Arts and Culture, Origins and Science | Tagged , , , | Comments (2)

“What You Ought to Know About Intelligent Design”

Blog entry deleted: see here.

May 4, 2008 – 2:08 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Origins and Science | Tagged , , | Comments (49)

Is This Not Also Bullying?

Homosexual activists rudely shouted down an academic lecture, because they didn’t agree. That’s no more impressive than the bullies here. And my wife just reminded me how similar this is to P.Z. Myers on this phone call. Is there a pattern here?

May 3, 2008 – 10:22 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Life and Choices | Tagged | Comments (4)

Andrew Johnston and YouTube

He’s big–really big–on YouTube right now: 13-year-old Andrew Johnston, on Britain’s Got Talent. Here’s one of the clips: Simon liked his singing–a lot. (So do I.) He said in the introduction that he had been bullied for his singing. Well, the comments on YouTube are right in line with that. They’re piling on with profanity, …

May 2, 2008 – 10:11 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Arts and Culture | Tagged | Comments (2)

Zombies: The Movie

Paul, frequent commenter here, sent me this link by email: Overcoming Bias: Zombies: The Movie. Some excerpts: DOCTOR: David! David Chalmers! Can you hear me? CHALMERS: Yes. NURSE: It’s no use, doctor. CHALMERS: I’m perfectly fine. I’ve been introspecting on my consciousness, and I can’t detect any difference. I know I would be expected to …

May 2, 2008 – 4:07 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Just For Fun | Tagged , , | Comments Off

Jesus: Full of Grace and Truth

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series What Kind of Man Was Jesus?

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.–John 1:14 Jesus–referred to here as “the Word”–came with glory reflecting his Father in heaven. Part of that reflection was in the grace and truth he expressed. …

May 2, 2008 – 3:59 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in The Faith | Tagged , , , | Comments (7)

Christian Carnival: The Not-Room-222 Edition

Posted at Brain Cramps for God.

May 2, 2008 – 10:21 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Miscellanea | Comments Off

Do We Really Know It’s True?

I gave this talk at Seaford Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Some portions have been edited out because they’re not applicable to a wider audience.

May 1, 2008 – 9:04 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Evidences, The Faith | Tagged , , | Comments (3)