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The Briefing 06-03-13

1) Tornadoes and wildfires threaten as we remember the grace and mercy of an omnipotent God 'Unpredictable' storm in Oklahoma turned on three chasers, CNN...

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  • Radical Islam
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The Briefing 05-28-13

1) Boy Scouts widely criticized for new policy not going far enough Boy Scout anti-gay movement to meet in Louisville, Courier-Journal (Andrew Wolfson) Kentucky church...

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Learning from Christopher Hitchens: Lessons Evangelicals Must Not Miss

The death of Christopher Hitchens on December 15 was not unexpected, and that seemed only to add to the tragedy.  His fight against cancer had...Read this essay →
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No Need for God? Stephen Hawking Defies Divine Creation

Professor Stephen Hawking is a remarkable human being. His courage and tenacity are an inspiration to all. His work on the theory of gravity has…Read this essay →
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Thank God for the New Atheists?

Give Michael Dowd credit for reminding us where the rejection of biblical Christianity inevitably leads.Read this essay →
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A “New Agnosticism” — Coming Soon?

Given what is at stake, living on the basis of a mere assumption that we cannot know if God exists seems a bit flimsy.Read this essay →
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The Death of a (Former) Atheist — Antony Flew, 1923-2010

Antony Flew’s rejection of atheism is an encouragement, but his rejection of Christianity is a warning. Rejecting atheism is simply not enough.Read this essay →
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Preachers Who Don’t Believe — The Scandal of Apostate Pastors

Are there clergy who don't believe in God? That is the question posed by a new report that is certain to receive considerable attention --...Read this essay →
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Unbelieving Pastors?

What should pastors do when they no longer hold the defining beliefs of their denominations?  That's the question posed this week in the Washington Post's...Read this essay →
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NewsNote: Cartooning the Word — R. Crumb’s “The Book of Genesis”

In all likelihood, most people would never even imagine a cartoon version of Genesis. Nevertheless, the cartoon version has arrived, and it is attracting no...Read this essay →
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Atheism Remix Event at University of Louisville

I was honored to speak at a special event on the campus of the University of Louisville last night, sponsored by The Campus Church. I...Read this essay →
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Why Do the Heathen Rage? — International Blasphemy Day

Ready for a day to honor blasphemy?  According to press reports, September 30 is set as the observance of the first-ever International Blasphemy Day. This...Read this essay →
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Atheism Disguised as Orthodox Christianity

Does God exist?  The Wall Street Journal has recently run parallel stories that were supposed to be between an Atheist, Richard Dawkins, and a Christian,...Read this essay →
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A Tale of Two Atheists

The Wall Street Journal may be an unusual venue for theological debate, but this past weekend's edition featured just that -- a theological debate of...Read this essay →
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The New Atheism: Summer Camps for the Godless

The dangers of disbelief are clear and present. The atheistic worldview seeks to take out all belief in God in modern life, and it will...Read this essay →
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Richard Dawkins Jumps The Shark

News out of Great Britain indicates that Richard Dawkins, perhaps the world's most famous living atheist, is setting up a summer camp intended to help children...Read this essay →
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Can We Be Good Without God?

Can we build a virtuous and moral society apart from belief in God? On today's program, Dr. Mohler explores this question and points listeners to...Read this essay →
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Coming Out of the Closet — Atheist Style

Laurie Goodstein of The New York Times reports that American atheists are ready to go public with their message, reflecting an assertiveness resembling that of...Read this essay →
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Does Your Pastor Believe in God?

A news report from the Netherlands points to a form of theological insanity that is spreading far beyond the Dutch.  Ecumenical News International reports that...Read this essay →
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Dying without God — The Absence of Belief at Life’s End

Journalist Franz-Olivier Giesbert spent untold hours with the late French President Francois Mitterand, and many of these hours were devoted to discussions about death.  After...Read this essay →
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Focus on the Family Interview Today — Atheism Remix

I was honored to talk with Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family about my recent book, Atheism Remix.  The interview is broadcast...Read this essay →
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Atheists Play Their Hand — Probability

The news first broke last year, when atheists in Great Britain announced the intention to put their message on London's famous city buses.  Atheist celebrities...Read this essay →
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Can We Define Morality Without God?

Attempts to determine the theoretical framework of an atheistic moral code have become all the rage in academic corners, but have also trickled down to...Read this essay →
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Atheists Attempt Public Relations

The Irish poet Brendan Behan once quipped, "There is no such thing as bad publicity except your obituary."  Some atheists evidently disagree, and they want...Read this essay →
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An Unbelievable Challenge — A Look at Atheist Public Relations

Given how crazy this sounds, I would not have believed the report except for the fact that it was published by one of the world's...Read this essay →
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An Unbelievable Challenge — A Look at Atheist Public Relations

Given how crazy this sounds, I would not have believed the report except for the fact that it was published by one of the world's...Read this essay →
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Recent Media — Issues, Etc.

I am so glad that Issues, Etc. is back on the air [listen here].  These Lutheran brothers put out one of the most consistently thoughtful...Read this essay →
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Recent Media — Issues, Etc.

I am so glad that Issues, Etc. is back on the air [listen here].  These Lutheran brothers put out one of the most consistently thoughtful...Read this essay →
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Apologize to Charles Darwin?

A senior cleric of the Church of England wants his church to apologize to Charles Darwin in time for the observance of the 200th anniversary...Read this essay →
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New God or No God? The Peril of Making God Plausible

What kind of god would be plausible in this postmodern age?  Taken by itself, that question represents the great divide between those who believe in...Read this essay →
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