Tag Archives: Apologetics

ISIS savages behead four children: Christian leader

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Mere Christian

ISIS savages behead four children: Christian leader http://cbn.com/tv/3879370412001 Four Christian children were beheaded by ISIS militants in Iraq for refusing to denounce Jesus and convert to Islam, according to the leader of the Anglican church in Baghdad. Canon Andrew White, … Continue reading →

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Did Irenaeus believe in transubstantiation?

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Mere Christian

Did Irenaeus believe in transubstantiation? It looks like Irenaeus (c. AD 202) did not believe in transubstantiation: It was all spiritual for him. He believed like many of his time, in the spiritual participation in Christ. But, in noway he … Continue reading →

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Islam and the Destruction of Eastern and North African Christianity

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Mere Christian

Islam and the Destruction of Eastern and North African Christianity By Rodney Stark (from his book: The Triumph of Christianity, ch 12)  CHRISTIANITY DID NOT START OUT as a European religious movement; in early days far more missionary activity was … Continue reading →

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Persons vs. Objects

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Mere Christian

      Persons vs. Objects Man is the only true sacred creature in the eyes of the Lord We show reverence for “sacred” buildings Or reverence for the “sacred” laws and regulations Or reverence for “sacred” territory or land … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The “Jesus’ Wife” Coptic Fragment

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Mere Christian

Reality Check: The “Jesus’ Wife” Coptic Fragment by Daniel B. Wallace There has been an unbelievable torrent of hoopla over a newly discovered—or rather, recently announced—Coptic fragment that speaks of Jesus as being married. The news of this small, business-card-sized … Continue reading →

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Structure of church in 1st century AD vs. church in 21st AD

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Mere Christian

Structure of church in 1st century AD vs. church in 21st AD When looking back at the first century church, we get surprised by how much it was different  from the churches of our century, including all denominations. In all … Continue reading →

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Church tradition and scripture: which has the authority?

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Mere Christian

Church tradition and scripture: which has the authority? So many Christians believe in the authority of church traditions handed down through the ages to us. Others believe that it is only scripture that have the ultimate authority (Sola Scriptura). The … Continue reading →

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The Gospels as Eyewitness Accounts

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Mere Christian

The Gospels as Eyewitness Accounts Lecture by Dr. Peter Williams

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Crusade Myths

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Mere Christian

Crusade Myths by Thomas F. Madden* The Crusades are much in the news of late. President Bush made the mistake of referring to the war against terrorism as a “crusade” and was roundly criticized for uttering a word both offensive … Continue reading →

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C. S. Lewis on Time

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Mere Christian

C. S. Lewis on Time It is astonishing how you think about some idea, and after couple of years you read about the same idea from a wonderful writer like C. S. Lewis. Here is what Lewis wrote, and I thought … Continue reading →

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Is The Original New Testament Lost?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Mere Christian

Is The Original New Testament Lost? A Dialogue with Dr. Bart Ehrman & Dr. Daniel Wallace

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Early Church Fathers on Genesis

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mere Christian

Early Church Fathers on Genesis*   By John Tobin One of the most common claims some Christians who believe in young earth use when arguing Biblically for their view point is that young earth was the “original” viewpoint of the … Continue reading →

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How The Pagans Stole Christmas!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Mere Christian

How The Pagans Stole Christmas!  Calculating Christmas by William J. Tighe[i] Many Christians think that Christians celebrate Christ’s birth on December 25th because the church fathers appropriated the date of a pagan festival. Almost no one minds, except for a few … Continue reading →

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