Our Week-in-Review feature has a new format. We know there's way too much to read out there already, so we're going to be highlighting the top five articles, books, websites, etc., that we've been reading or thinking about the past week. If you have items you'd like us to consider for the top five, add them in the comments or send them to Tom or Mike. Academic Nobel News - The Nobel Prizes are being handed out this week, and, as usual, academic researchers did quite well. The prize for Medicine went to Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Nobel Prize Edition
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Week in Review – Recession, Tenure, N. T. Wright, and More
In this week's Week in Review, new graduates dealing with the recession, some notable reviews of N.T. Wright's new book, Justification, a new website for Christian lawyers, some additional coverage of A. N. Wilson's conversion, and more! If you'd like to contribute to next week's Review, add your link(s) in the comments, or send them to Tom or Mike directly. Reminder: We start our ESN Book Club on Your Mind Matters next Tuesday, June 9. We'll start with the forewords and Chapter 1. If you haven't gotten your copy … [Read more...] about Week in Review – Recession, Tenure, N. T. Wright, and More
The story is a great read!
Maybe I shouldn't have been spending so much time thinking about Hell, see Deep Shift: Hell? (no doubt a natural extension to our discussions regarding resurrection), when Religion of hatred: Why we should no longer be cowed by the chattering classes ruling Britain who sneer at Christianity by A. N. Wilson has been such a great surprise and encouragement to many. What are your reactions/thoughts regarding the article and A.N. Wilson's story? Note: Two other recent pieces by A.N. Wilson which I found of … [Read more...] about The story is a great read!
Well-Known Atheist Converts to Christianity (April Fool’s Day post)
Pending a press conference later today, I've not been given permission to use his name at this time (hint: British scientist, likes to write about bats and watchmakers). However, this shocking development will, well, shock the world. The rumor that I have heard is that he will announce not only his conversion, but also his enrollment in a major evangelical seminary to for a degree in apologetics and possible ordination. This is truly a landmark day. Update: The press conference is now online! The full video can … [Read more...] about Well-Known Atheist Converts to Christianity (April Fool’s Day post)
Dennett and Plantinga at APA
Longtime friend of ESN Jay Woodham shared this link on Facebook to an "opinionated play-by-play" of the dialogue between Christian philosopher Alvin Plantinga and atheist philosopher Daniel Dennett at the recent American Philosophical Association meeting. It's a very interesting read, both the blog post and the comments, about a discussion between two of the leading philosophers in academia today. The contributor admits his bias towards Plantinga, so read it for what it's worth, though some of his judgments are … [Read more...] about Dennett and Plantinga at APA