http://www.bethinking.org/feed.xml Latest updates to www.bethinking.org. Brought to you by UCCF: The Christian Unions. Bethinking.org brings together some of the best possible resources to help you to understand, defend and communicate the Christian faith. Copyright 2008 UCCF: The Christian Unions Christianity en-uk UCCF: The Christian Unions no Copyright 2008 UCCF: The Christian UnionsJesus,God,Gospel,UCCF, Christian,Union,Church,UCCF,Apologetics,Bible,uccf:thechristianunionsReligion & Spirituality/Christianitywebmaster@bethinking.orgUCCF: The Chrstian UnionsJesus,God,Gospel,UCCF, Christian,Union,Church,UCCF,Apologetics,Bible,uccf:thechristianunionsLatest updates to www.bethinking.org. Brought to you by UCCF: The Christian Unions. Bethinking.org brings together some of the best possible resources to help you to understand, defend and communicate the Christian faith.Latest updates to www.bethinking.org. Brought to you by UCCF: The Christian Unions. Bethinking.org brings together some of the best possible resources to help you to understand, defend and communicate the Christian faith.http://www.bethinking.org/feed.xmlhttp://www.bethinking.org/Images/feeds/Latest_Thumb.jpg Debating the Faith Peter May's October 2008 News & Views item on the value of public debates urges Christians to engage with the issues raised in these events, think through their own response and use this material to make their own witness more effec http://www.bethinking.org/what-is-apologetics/introductory/debating-the-faith.htm Debating the Faith Peter May's October 2008 News & Views item on the value of public debates urges Christians to engage with the issues raised in these events, think through their own response and use this material to make their own witness more effective. A selection of recent debates are listed below, with links for listening to the audio or purchasing the DVD. Let us know what you think of the different debates and we'll post the most... Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:55:29 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-498 Coming out of the dark Author: Tom Price Keywords: Science, supernatural, reason, faith, rationality Film title: The X Files: I Want to Believe Tagline(s): Believe Again / To find the truth, you must believe Director: Chris Carter Screenplay: Chris http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/intermediate/-the-x-files-i-want-to-believe.htm Coming out of the dark Author: Tom Price Keywords: Science, supernatural, reason, faith, rationality Film title: The X Files: I Want to Believe Tagline(s): Believe Again / To find the truth, you must believe Director: Chris Carter Screenplay: Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Billy Connolly, Amanda Peet, Alvin 'Xzibit' Joiner Distributor: Twentieth Century-Fox Cinema Release Date: 25 July 2008 (USA... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-496 God on Trial BBC2 Wednesday 3rd September 2008 Towards the end of God on Trial, broadcast on Wednesday 3rd September 2008 on BBC 2, a group of Auschwitz prisoners concluded that God was indeed guilty of breaking his covenant with the Jews. Their res http://www.bethinking.org/suffering/introductory/god-on-trial.htm God on Trial BBC2 Wednesday 3rd September 2008 Towards the end of God on Trial, broadcast on Wednesday 3rd September 2008 on BBC 2, a group of Auschwitz prisoners concluded that God was indeed guilty of breaking his covenant with the Jews. Their response? They prayed. This scene highlighted what is arguably the more telling paradox at the heart of the God-and-suffering issue. For perhaps the harder question is not the philosophical or ... Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-495 Sexaholic or Sage? Author: Roland Sokolowski Keywords: Fame, celebrity, comedy, happiness, hedonism, addiction Book title: My Booky Wook Author: Russell Brand Publisher (h/b): Hodder & Stoughton (UK); Collins (USA) Pub. date (h/b): 15 Nov 2007 (UK) http://www.bethinking.org/culture-worldview/introductory/my-booky-wook.htm Sexaholic or Sage? Author: Roland Sokolowski Keywords: Fame, celebrity, comedy, happiness, hedonism, addiction Book title: My Booky Wook Author: Russell Brand Publisher (h/b): Hodder & Stoughton (UK); Collins (USA) Pub. date (h/b): 15 Nov 2007 (UK); 10 February 2009 (USA) Publisher (p/b): Hodder (UK) Pub. date (p/b): 10 July 2008 (UK) Buy My Booky Wook fromAmazon.co.uk or fromAmazon.com Russell Brand compares his arrival on th... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:33:17 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-494 Three scientists present their own distinctive perspective on the proper understanding of Genesis chapters 1-3. Each speaker describes their viewpoint for approximately 30 minutes. The three speakers are: Dr Hugh Ross, an astrophysicist and President of http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/advanced/scientific-perspectives-on-genesis-1-3.htm Three scientists present their own distinctive perspective on the proper understanding of Genesis chapters 1-3. Each speaker describes their viewpoint for approximately 30 minutes. The three speakers are: Dr Hugh Ross, an astrophysicist and President of 'Reasons to Believe', an organisation that seeks to communicate the scientific evidence that points to the Creator. Dr Stephen Lloyd, a materials scientist, who describes himself as a 'young fo... Three scientists present their own distinctive perspective on the proper understanding of Genesis chapters 1-3. Each speaker describes their viewpoint for approximately 30 minutes. The three speakers are: Dr Hugh Ross, an astrophysicist and President of 'Reasons to Believe', an organisation that seeks to communicate the scientific evidence that points to the Creator. Dr Stephen Lloyd, a materials scientist, who describes himself as a 'young fo... Hugh Ross, John Lennox, Stephen Lloyd Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:01:14 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-492 In this talk, Mardi Keyes considers the problem of evil under four main headings: 1. The problem of evil for Christian believers. 2. The problem of evil for non-believers. 3. The Biblical resolution of the problem of evil. 4. What to do when doubts st http://www.bethinking.org/suffering/intermediate/the-problem-of-evil.htm In this talk, Mardi Keyes considers the problem of evil under four main headings: 1. The problem of evil for Christian believers. 2. The problem of evil for non-believers. 3. The Biblical resolution of the problem of evil. 4. What to do when doubts still crop up. In this talk, Mardi Keyes considers the problem of evil under four main headings: 1. The problem of evil for Christian believers. 2. The problem of evil for non-believers. 3. The Biblical resolution of the problem of evil. 4. What to do when doubts still crop up. Mardi Keyes Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:00:00 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-335 In this article, Peter S. Williams defends one of the key statements of Intelligent Design theory, namely that specified complexity reliably points to intelligent design. He cites atheistic scientists, as well as Christian scientists and philosophers, to http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/advanced/the-design-inference---a-critical-review.htm In this article, Peter S. Williams defends one of the key statements of Intelligent Design theory, namely that specified complexity reliably points to intelligent design. He cites atheistic scientists, as well as Christian scientists and philosophers, to show that they all explicitly or implicitly assume that specified complexity is a reliable criterion for detecting intelligent design. Open or download the pdf file of The Design Inference fro... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:30:00 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-491 Mike Licona responds to the latest attempt by the hyperskeptical community to advance the thesis that Jesus never existed. http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/advanced/the-god-who-wasnt-there-part-2.htm Mike Licona responds to the latest attempt by the hyperskeptical community to advance the thesis that Jesus never existed. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:00:00 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-490 Mike Licona responds to the latest attempt by the hyperskeptical community to advance the thesis that Jesus never existed. http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/advanced/the-god-who-wasnt-there-part-1.htm Mike Licona responds to the latest attempt by the hyperskeptical community to advance the thesis that Jesus never existed. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:22:03 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-489 This is the final of four talks by Dallas Willard dealing with the topic of Spiritual Formation - the transformation of our lives and characters as Christians. Dallas deals realistically with the problems and struggles that Christians find in this area http://www.bethinking.org/spirituality/intermediate/4-spiritual-formation-establish-lead-disciples.htm This is the final of four talks by Dallas Willard dealing with the topic of Spiritual Formation - the transformation of our lives and characters as Christians. Dallas deals realistically with the problems and struggles that Christians find in this area. The first talk is entitled 1. Spiritual Formation: The Need for Spiritual Formation. The second talk is entitled 2. Spiritual Formation: Case Studies in Anger, Contempt and Cultivated Lusting... This is the final of four talks by Dallas Willard dealing with the topic of Spiritual Formation - the transformation of our lives and characters as Christians. Dallas deals realistically with the problems and struggles that Christians find in this area. The first talk is entitled 1. Spiritual Formation: The Need for Spiritual Formation. The second talk is entitled 2. Spiritual Formation: Case Studies in Anger, Contempt and Cultivated Lusting... Dallas Willard Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:59:41 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-486 David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/introductory/the-dawkins-letters-11-final-letter-to-the-reader-why-believe.htm David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins Letters. 26 February 2007 If you have been reading the rest of The Dawkins Letters, you will be relieved to know that this is the final one. It is addressed not primarily to Dawkins but to you... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:00:35 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-470 Whether you're a first year at medical school, or graduated ages ago, it's always good to consider why you are working in medicine. For many of our colleagues and for some of us it was for the money, or because they thought it would be interesting to lear http://www.bethinking.org/your-course/introductory/ten-reasons-why-christian-medics-need-cmf.htm Whether you're a first year at medical school, or graduated ages ago, it's always good to consider why you are working in medicine. For many of our colleagues and for some of us it was for the money, or because they thought it would be interesting to learn about the human body and meet lots of different people. Perhaps you remember saying at your medical school interview that you wanted to 'help people', and you may even have meant it! Many of us... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:23 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-487 If you’re reading this, you are probably applying to medical school, have just opened some A-levels results or are already at medical school. Whichever one it is you want to study medicine and become a doctor. And what an honour that is! Despite the curr http://www.bethinking.org/your-course/introductory/studying---medicine.htm If you’re reading this, you are probably applying to medical school, have just opened some A-levels results or are already at medical school. Whichever one it is you want to study medicine and become a doctor. And what an honour that is! Despite the current ‘doctor bashing’ in the press I can honestly say I love my job. As a medic, in the next 4–6 years, you will see babies being born, visit hospices, stand in theatres assisting surgery, discuss... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:59:59 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-220 David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/introductory/the-dawkins-letters-10-childhood-abuse-and-gap-theology.htm David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins Letters. 9 February 2007 Dear Dr Dawkins, You ask “Isn’t it a form of child abuse to label children as possessors of beliefs that they are too young to have thought about?” This question is t... Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:59:59 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-469 Mark Pickering and Peter Saunders continue Christian Medical Fellowship's 'Deadly Questions' series.[1] Virtually every area of apologetics stands or falls on the Bible. We claim Jesus is the only way because he made that clear in the Bible. We also know http://www.bethinking.org/bible-jesus/introductory/isnt-the-bible-full-of-errors.htm Mark Pickering and Peter Saunders continue Christian Medical Fellowship's 'Deadly Questions' series.[1] Virtually every area of apologetics stands or falls on the Bible. We claim Jesus is the only way because he made that clear in the Bible. We also know that God will be fair to those who've never heard the gospel because of his character revealed in the Bible. Without a reliable record of God's workings in history our faith is meaningless. No m... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:59:38 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-174 David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/introductory/the-dawkins-letters-9-the-good-book-and-the-moral-zeitgeist.htm David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins Letters. 25 January 2007 Dear Dr Dawkins, In chapter three you have already had a go at the Bible but now you really stick the boot in. The belief in the Bible as instruction or moral example... Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:59:59 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-468 This is the third of four talks by Dallas Willard dealing with the topic of Spiritual Formation - the transformation of our lives and characters as Christians. Dallas deals realistically with the problems and struggles that Christians find in this area http://www.bethinking.org/spirituality/intermediate/3-spiritual-formation-living-in-1-corinthians-13.htm This is the third of four talks by Dallas Willard dealing with the topic of Spiritual Formation - the transformation of our lives and characters as Christians. Dallas deals realistically with the problems and struggles that Christians find in this area. The first talk is entitled 1. Spiritual Formation: The Need for Spiritual Formation. The second talk is entitled 2. Spiritual Formation: Case Studies in Anger, Contempt and Cultivated Lusting... This is the third of four talks by Dallas Willard dealing with the topic of Spiritual Formation - the transformation of our lives and characters as Christians. Dallas deals realistically with the problems and struggles that Christians find in this area. The first talk is entitled 1. Spiritual Formation: The Need for Spiritual Formation. The second talk is entitled 2. Spiritual Formation: Case Studies in Anger, Contempt and Cultivated Lusting... Dallas Willard Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:59:59 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-484 David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/introductory/the-dawkins-letters-8-the-roots-of-morality-why-are-we-good.htm David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins Letters. 12 January 2007 Dear Dr Dawkins, As a young boy I watched with fascination as The World at War was broadcast on our TV screens (thankfully the whole series is now available on DVD... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-467 David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/introductory/the-dawkins-letters-7-the-roots-and-evil-of-religion.htm David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins Letters. 30 December 2006 Dear Dr Dawkins, There is an English nursery rhyme – The Grand Old Duke of York. You know how it goes: The Grand Old Duke of York He had ten thousand men; He marc... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:59:59 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-466 Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling novel The Kite Runner, set in the author’s homeland Afghanistan, became a Hollywood blockbuster when it was made into a movie last year. With the film now widely available on DVD, Jenny Ivers takes a look at the story’s t http://www.bethinking.org/culture-worldview/introductory/the-kite-runner.htm Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling novel The Kite Runner, set in the author’s homeland Afghanistan, became a Hollywood blockbuster when it was made into a movie last year. With the film now widely available on DVD, Jenny Ivers takes a look at the story’s themes of guilt, self-discovery and redemption. “There is a way to be good again.” These words from an old friend and former mentor down a distant phone line catapult The Kite Runner’s protagonist,... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:59:59 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-485 David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/introductory/the-dawkins-letters-6-why-there-almost-certainly-is-a-god.htm David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins Letters. 15 December 2006 Dear Dr Dawkins, Finally we arrive at the centre of your book and its main argument. The title of this fourth chapter is a bold claim. (You will notice that I have... Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:59:59 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-465 This is the second of four talks by Dallas Willard dealing with the topic of Spiritual Formation - the transformation of our lives and characters as Christians. Dallas deals realistically with the problems and struggles that Christians find in this are http://www.bethinking.org/spirituality/intermediate/2-spiritual-formation-case-studies-in-anger-contempt-cultivated-lust.htm This is the second of four talks by Dallas Willard dealing with the topic of Spiritual Formation - the transformation of our lives and characters as Christians. Dallas deals realistically with the problems and struggles that Christians find in this area. The first talk is entitled 1. Spiritual Formation: The Need for Spiritual Formation. This is the second of four talks by Dallas Willard dealing with the topic of Spiritual Formation - the transformation of our lives and characters as Christians. Dallas deals realistically with the problems and struggles that Christians find in this area. The first talk is entitled 1. Spiritual Formation: The Need for Spiritual Formation. Dallas Willard Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:30:00 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-483 David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/introductory/the-dawkins-letters-5-arguments-for-gods-existence.htm David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins Letters. 8 December 2006 Dear Dr Dawkins, We are getting closer to your ‘proof’ that God is a delusion. But before you come on to your ‘big argument’ you try in this chapter to deal with... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:59:59 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-464 The Thomas Factor: Using Your Doubts to Draw Closer to God This is Chapter 10 of The Thomas Factor: Using Your Doubts to Draw Closer to God. Gary Habermas wrote the book for 'Christians who doubt' or are just a little unsure about their faith. The ful http://www.bethinking.org/spirituality/introductory/the-thomas-factor-chapter-10-negative-and-positive-consequences.htm The Thomas Factor: Using Your Doubts to Draw Closer to God This is Chapter 10 of The Thomas Factor: Using Your Doubts to Draw Closer to God. Gary Habermas wrote the book for 'Christians who doubt' or are just a little unsure about their faith. The full Table of Contents links to each chapter, along with a brief description. Chapter 10 - Negative and Positive Consequences  Emotional doubt can sometimes lead to dire consequences. Or it ... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:59:59 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-436 David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins http://www.bethinking.org/science-christianity/introductory/the-dawkins-letters-4-the-god-hypothesis.htm David Robertson is a minister in the Free Church of Scotland, based at St Peter's Church, Dundee. He is editor of The Monthly Record. His responses to Richard Dawkins' book The God Delusion have now been published in a slightly revised form in The Dawkins Letters. 30 November 2006 Dear Dr Dawkins, An interesting title. At last we are getting to the meat of your case against God. I wonder in what sense you are using the term ‘hypothesis’. Is ... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:59:59 +0100 56E-DA4-A64-4BF-463