I have pointed several friends to your blog for an explanation on Revelational Epistemology.
Also, many Christian apologists are planning on joining the site LessWrong.com. The goal is to create Sequences on the Christian worldview and its philosophical foundations. Perhaps you would consider battling the unwaranted and assumed natuarlist assumptions of this community?
Hey Dylan, I really appreciate that! At this point, i'm not sure how I feel about getting involved in discussion forums. My hands are already pretty full as it is. But feel free to link others to my blog on that site if its relevant.
Mike, I just uploaded a recent talk on presuppositional apologetics where I address some significant problems I see with it. I would love if you might take a listen and offer any criticisms. Did I represent the thorough-going presuppositionalist fairly?
the question comes as to how reliable are the copies of the scriptures. We do not have the original copies. Also the manuscript copies themselves have been corrupted.
Paul, maybe across the pond you folks have a different meaning of "nice" and "polite." But we southern gentlemen (a.k.a. rednecks) over here would usually avoid words like "suck" to describe another's presentation in this sort of context.
As to your program, I don't want to give the impression that i'm avoiding the opportunity, because i'd be happy to do it. I just have a lot of personal things going on right now that would prevent me from doing such. If you want a PA on your show that would exhibit far more intellectual credibility than myself, i'd highly recommend the folks over at choosinghats.com. If you listen to Chris Bolt's debates, I think you'll find him to be a good candidate for discussion.
Chris has changed his comments policy over at Choosing Hats so that only Christians can post but before he did I posted a comment on his brief note on the second debate.
I've heard nothing since and I do check back quite often as he is put forward as a bit hitter on the Presupp side and I would value his view.
Not only has Chris been suggested by also Dr Oliphint.
After a couple of months off I'm ok to look at the subject again.
As a final point - without revelation, what is the basis of your faith ?
You should be able to contact Chris in ways other than by leaving comments on the blog. You could probably do so through the "contact" section. Also consider Jamin Hubner, who has open invitations on his site to do debates: realapologetics.org
As to the basis of my faith, I cannot consistently claim any basis for what I believe outside of revelation. Of course, I can posit plenty of supporting evidence which confirms my worldview; but these can only make sense consistently in light of the presupposed truth of my worldview.
Just a small note; our comment policy was changed not "so that only Christians can post" but so that only those comments commensurate with the purpose of the site (teaching the method, specifically) are made.
Further, Chris is one of the three main members of CH, along with Brian and myself; so it wasn't Chris alone that changed it, nor was it a unilateral decision. (I actually implemented it, as I'm the head webmaster, if you want specifics ;)
Note, also, that there is a "Contact" link on the site, as well as the chat channel mentioned in the site rules as well as linked to on the main page.
-Realize the fact that you don't run this blog. I do. -I have zero tolerance for cussing. -Be mindful of the fact that I can't respond to all comments or engage in endless debates. -Keep your comments on topic. Otherwise, don't expect a response at all. -Be respectful and refrain from personal slander and insults. -All comments become my property once posted; which means they are subject to being posted as a potential blog topic among other things (i.e. YouTube video)
GREAT series, brother!
ReplyDeleteI have pointed several friends to your blog for an explanation on Revelational Epistemology.
Also, many Christian apologists are planning on joining the site LessWrong.com.
The goal is to create Sequences on the Christian worldview and its philosophical foundations. Perhaps you would consider battling the unwaranted and assumed natuarlist assumptions of this community?
Blessings,
Dylan Miller
Hey Dylan, I really appreciate that! At this point, i'm not sure how I feel about getting involved in discussion forums. My hands are already pretty full as it is. But feel free to link others to my blog on that site if its relevant.
ReplyDeleteGreat introduction! Very easy to follow and engaging. We definitely need more introductory level material for Presup.
ReplyDeleteAwesome tat, by the way! =D
Mike, I just uploaded a recent talk on presuppositional apologetics where I address some significant problems I see with it. I would love if you might take a listen and offer any criticisms. Did I represent the thorough-going presuppositionalist fairly?
ReplyDeleteHey Justin, i'd be happy to take a listen and thanks for thinking of me :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike.
ReplyDeletethe question comes as to how reliable are the copies of the scriptures. We do not have the original copies. Also the manuscript copies themselves have been corrupted.
ReplyDelete@anonymous,
ReplyDeleteCorrupt in what way? Can you be more specific?
Hi Mike - my response.
ReplyDeleteAs stated, you're more than welcome to discuss this on our podcast (we are nice people honest).
Damn - missed the link off.
ReplyDeletehttp://patientandpersistant.blogspot.com/2011/06/mike-felker-and-revelational.html
Paul, though I found most of your response completely non-substantive, I'll see about responding if I can find the time.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise, I appreciate your suggestions on the visuals, even though I found it to be quite rude (so much for convincing me you are "nice").
Lastly, thanks for the invite to be on your program. If my schedule ever gets to be more open and flexible, I will probably take you up on that.
Ok, rude ? We're definitely two nations seperated by a common language then. I thought I was being polite.
ReplyDeleteMy response was substantive -
1) you readily conflate a generic god and the christian god with no validation for doing so.
2) you provide no argument for an exclusively christian revelational epistemology.
The offer to come onto our programme stands, equally if you want to have a chat over Skype then let me know.
Paul, maybe across the pond you folks have a different meaning of "nice" and "polite." But we southern gentlemen (a.k.a. rednecks) over here would usually avoid words like "suck" to describe another's presentation in this sort of context.
ReplyDeleteAs to your program, I don't want to give the impression that i'm avoiding the opportunity, because i'd be happy to do it. I just have a lot of personal things going on right now that would prevent me from doing such. If you want a PA on your show that would exhibit far more intellectual credibility than myself, i'd highly recommend the folks over at choosinghats.com. If you listen to Chris Bolt's debates, I think you'll find him to be a good candidate for discussion.
Ok, Mike, thanks for the response.
ReplyDeleteChris has changed his comments policy over at Choosing Hats so that only Christians can post but before he did I posted a comment on his brief note on the second debate.
I've heard nothing since and I do check back quite often as he is put forward as a bit hitter on the Presupp side and I would value his view.
Not only has Chris been suggested by also Dr Oliphint.
After a couple of months off I'm ok to look at the subject again.
As a final point - without revelation, what is the basis of your faith ?
Paul,
ReplyDeleteYou should be able to contact Chris in ways other than by leaving comments on the blog. You could probably do so through the "contact" section. Also consider Jamin Hubner, who has open invitations on his site to do debates: realapologetics.org
As to the basis of my faith, I cannot consistently claim any basis for what I believe outside of revelation. Of course, I can posit plenty of supporting evidence which confirms my worldview; but these can only make sense consistently in light of the presupposed truth of my worldview.
Thanks Mike.
ReplyDeleteBy the way my blog address has changed. The mis-spelling of persistent has been corrected.
ReplyDeleteJust a small note; our comment policy was changed not "so that only Christians can post" but so that only those comments commensurate with the purpose of the site (teaching the method, specifically) are made.
ReplyDeleteFurther, Chris is one of the three main members of CH, along with Brian and myself; so it wasn't Chris alone that changed it, nor was it a unilateral decision. (I actually implemented it, as I'm the head webmaster, if you want specifics ;)
Note, also, that there is a "Contact" link on the site, as well as the chat channel mentioned in the site rules as well as linked to on the main page.
Thanks!
-Joshua