2023 #2“When I wrote my first book, reaching for the widest most latitudinarian definition of Christianity, I turned to Reinhold Niebuhr. And Reinhold Niebuhr said, ‘There is one thing that in order to be a Christian on requires a commitment on, and that is that Jesus was other than just a man.’”William F. Buckley, Jr.
Author: Mark Riser
I am a Christian, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and an apologist.
Reproductive Justice: Beyond The Abortion Imaginary
Summary and CommentPart 2. CommentIf one wants to evaluate a position, one must be able to summarize understandably that position. In this article, the second of a series, I want to evaluate critically the position that Dr. Rebecca Todd Peters took in her talk to The Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist in Chapel … Continue reading Reproductive Justice: Beyond The Abortion Imaginary
Reproductive Justice: Beyond The Abortion Imaginary
Summary and CommentPart 1. SummaryAs reported in several news outlets, on July 9, the Rev. Rebecca Todd Peters spoke to The Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Peters is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA and a professor at Elon University in North Carolina.If one wants … Continue reading Reproductive Justice: Beyond The Abortion Imaginary
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2023 #8You probably learned in school that human beings evolved from ancestors that were “ape-like.” However, the creation account of Genesis 1 teaches a different story. Could conscious life emerge naturally from nonconscious life? The Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe will discuss this vital question during Dr. Bruce Hennigan’s presentation “Did Humans Evolve from … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
What I’m Reading in Fall 2023
In addition to Bible study and lesson preparation, this is what I’m reading.Mapping Apologetics by Brian K. MorleyExploring different approaches and methodologies in the defense of the Christian faith.Reading for a purposeLogic and the Way of Jesus by Travis DickinsonDemonstrating how Jesus used logic in His teaching ministry and basic concepts in logic along with … Continue reading What I’m Reading in Fall 2023
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
2023 #1“The deepest issue facing the church today is this: Are its main creeds and central teachings items of knowledge, or mere matters of blind faith, privatized personal beliefs, or issues of feeling to be accepted or set aside according to the individual or cultural pressures that come and go?”J. P. Moreland, The Soul: How … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2023 #4Twitter. There’s a part that’s good. There is a part that is bad, and there is a part that you wouldn’t believe. Twitter, along with other social media platforms can be used for good. But, there are a lot of things you can find on Twitter’s Christian circles that are not that good. Perhaps … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
Questions from the Grab Bag
2023 #3“C” in the United States asks,“What is the difference between a sin and an abomination?”Mark Riser – Apologist responds,That is an interesting question, C. This is a question that many people have thought over. But, looking at the words and their meaning can give us insight both on how terrible sin is and how … Continue reading Questions from the Grab Bag
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2023 #7The theory of evolution is taken for fact in the mainstream and popular scientific community. Because of this, many think that evolution makes God unnecessary. Does the Biblical view of creation have a place at the table? Dr. Hugh Ross of Reasons To Believe thinks so. He shared his reasons for thinking so in … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
You Can Call It A Vacation 2023!
Today I will begin a one-month blogging vacation. During the month of July, I will rest, study, catch up on some writing, and plan for the future.Mark Riser – Apologist will return to the blogosphere and your emails on August 6, 2023.Please join me then and if this blog has been helpful to you take … Continue reading You Can Call It A Vacation 2023!
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