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Reliability of the creation account
RE: Reliability of the creation account
(January 20, 2015 at 12:44 am)Guesto123 Wrote: But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED, 15but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.

What if you are ignorant and ignore facts for the sakes of Christ? You might not be troubled by facts, but I am.
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RE: Reliability of the creation account
(January 20, 2015 at 12:44 am)Guesto123 Wrote: But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED, 15but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.

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RE: Reliability of the creation account
There are many false teachings out there but that is why we need Apologetics. The first and most obvious reason is that we are commanded to defend the faith. 1 Peter 3:15 says, "but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence."

The fact is that Christianity is under attack in the world, and we need to fight the good fight of the faith without shrinking back. We need apologetic's to give rational, intelligent, and relevant explanations of Christian viability to the critics and the prejudiced who would seek to undermine the teachings of our Lord Jesus.
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Apologetics, rational, intelligent and relevant have no business sharing a sentence.
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RE: Reliability of the creation account
(January 20, 2015 at 12:44 am)Guesto123 Wrote: But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED, 15but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.

Doesn't that verse mean that a Christian should always provide a polite answer to all who asks? I have actually considered posting that same verse to certain theists on this site but they tend to ignore any bible verse that disagrees with the point they are trying to make. I doubt a reminder from their own holy book will change them

(January 20, 2015 at 1:03 am)Guesto123 Wrote: There are many false teachings out there but that is why we need Apologetics. The first and most obvious reason is that we are commanded to defend the faith. 1 Peter 3:15 says, "but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence."

The fact is that Christianity is under attack in the world, and we need to fight the good fight of the faith without shrinking back. We need apologetic's to give rational, intelligent, and relevant explanations of Christian viability to the critics and the prejudiced who would seek to undermine the teachings of our Lord Jesus.

Who is seeking to undermine your religion? Here in the USA you can practice your faith as long as you don't intrude on others rights
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RE: Reliability of the creation account
(January 20, 2015 at 1:03 am)Guesto123 Wrote: There are many false teachings out there but that is why we need Apologetics.

True ideas don't need to be apologized for.

Quote:The fact is that Christianity is under attack in the world, and we need to fight the good fight of the faith without shrinking back. We need apologetic's to give rational, intelligent, and relevant explanations of Christian viability to the critics and the prejudiced who would seek to undermine the teachings of our Lord Jesus.

Seems like you're putting the conclusion before the examination of the evidence there; that's backwards, even ignoring your ridiculous and unjustified assertion that your religion is under worldwide attack. Dodgy
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RE: Reliability of the creation account
(January 20, 2015 at 1:03 am)Guesto123 Wrote: We need apologetic's to give rational, intelligent, and relevant explanations ...
Yes, but that has not and apparently never will happen.
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Christianity needs apologists to provide evidence. If that's you, be my guesto. Attempts at rationalizing ancient whimsical ideals have been failed to death.
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RE: Reliability of the creation account
(January 20, 2015 at 1:03 am)Guesto123 Wrote: There are many false teachings out there but that is why we need Apologetics. The first and most obvious reason is that we are commanded to defend the faith. 1 Peter 3:15 says, "but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence."

The fact is that Christianity is under attack in the world, and we need to fight the good fight of the faith without shrinking back. We need apologetic's to give rational, intelligent, and relevant explanations of Christian viability to the critics and the prejudiced who would seek to undermine the teachings of our Lord Jesus.

2000+ years and apologetics is still failing to that end.

Christianity is under attack in places throughout the world (Middle East, East Asia), but not anywhere else, especially not in europe or the U.S. or indeed South america.
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Christianity "needs" good apologetics like a man caught on CCTV killing someone "needs" a good lawyer.
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