Friday, November 27, 2015

Mormons say they know that God exists and the Book of Mormon is true because they can feel God's presence, as requested by prayer.   But they are deluded.

Here are some discussions on the topic:

1. Bernie Dehler (atheist) and Christopher Townsend (Christian apologist)
https://youtu.be/1AqrqWIcmCI

2. Bernie Dehler (atheist) and Fazale Rana (Christian apologist)
https://youtu.be/1gEBc_MF3Bg

3. Bernie Dehler (atheist) and Dennis Marcellino (Christian apologist)
https://youtu.be/b4M057uBrwY

Trump, Hillary, Sanders, Carson, Christianity, and atheism...

Some recent talk about the candidates, as it relates to Christianity and atheism:
1. GOP Conundrum: Would Hillary make a better Christian President than Trump?
https://youtu.be/M7wyaQEvzrI

2. Is Bernie Sanders an atheist? Does it matter?
https://youtu.be/2dFWsrUPiRc

3. Ben Carson wants to be President, and he believes in the Adam and Eve story ???
https://youtu.be/yYGdBWs9iEo

4. Donald Trump gets God's blessings from TV celebrity preachers
https://youtu.be/vukIsjmhylU

5. Donald Trump vs. William Lane Craig (a Christian/atheist discussion)


Feminist issues with Christianity & Atheism ???

Two atheists, Bernie Dehler and Karen Garst, debate whether both Christianity and Atheism have issues of anti-feminism within their ranks. 

Click here to see the video: https://youtu.be/vDlvdsHQg_0 

More info on this video:
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This was a debate between two atheist feminists (Bernie Dehler & Karen Garst, Ph.D.) entitled “Feminism, Atheism, and Religion.” Details for the event can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/og8w4jz . 

They address these two main questions:
1. Does Christianity harm women?
2. Is there a problem for women in the ‘New Atheism’ movement? 

This happened on Wed. 11-11-15 in Beaverton Oregon, sponsored by The Center for Philosophical Naturalism. Based on the learnings from this debate, they will upgrade their arguments for a debate on the same topic at Portland State University (PSU) on Tue. 12-15-15. Event details can be found here:http://tinyurl.com/nrhqx2q .

More info on the presenters:
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Bernie is the author of "Modern Science and Philosophy Destroy Christian Theology," which can be found here:
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Philoso... . You can also find him on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/BernieDehler and on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/Bernie-Dehler-467276896­621775 .

You can see some of the local Portland events where Bernie participates, here (Center for Philosophical Naturalism):
http://www.meetup.com/Philosophical-N...

Karen Garst, Ph.D., is the editor of an upcoming book about the journey's of several women from religion into the world of atheism. She also invites people to read her articles at her website: www.faithlessfeminist.com .

"Questions for Christians" TV Show 5 (Dehler & Mammen)

See the video here: https://youtu.be/ZAeWKWisCKI 

In this episode, Bernie Dehler (atheist) has a discussion with Neil Mammen (Christian). They discuss these 5 topics; about 10 minutes for each topic: Adam & Eve, Noah's Ark, Morality, Presence of God, and Reality/Existence. Feel free to leave a thoughtful comment. Comments that are rude, contain cussing, etc. will be deleted.

More program info:
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On Mon. 11-16-15, Bernie Dehler had an videotaped discussion with Neil Mammen for a TV show in Beaverton Oregon called "Questions for Christians." 

1. How should we interpret the Adam and Eve story in light of modern science?
2. How should we interpret the Noah’s Ark story in light of modern science?
3. Is Morality grounded in God?
4. Can one feel the presence of God?
5. Why is there something rather than nothing? (That the universe even exists, is it evidence for the existence of God?)

More info on the presenters:
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Bernie is the author of "Modern Science and Philosophy Destroy Christian Theology," which can be found here:
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Philoso... . You can also find him on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/BernieDehler and on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/Bernie-Dehler-467276896­621775 .

You can see some of the local Portland events where Bernie participates, here (Center for Philosophical Naturalism):
http://www.meetup.com/Philosophical-N...

Neil Mammen is a Christian apologist (defender of the faith) and author. He has written the following books:
-- "Jesus is involved in politics!: Why aren't You? Why isn't your Church?"
-- "Who Is Agent X?: Proving that Science and Logic show it is More Rational to Think God Exists"
-- "40 Days Towards a More Godly Nation: Why Only Churches Can Lead Us to a Happier, Healthier, More Loving, & Mutually Prosperous America"
-- "The Mystery of the Picture: Where did the Universe come from? Did it come from Nothing?"

"Questions for Christians" TV Show #4 (Dehler & Lawrence)

Click here to see the video: https://youtu.be/sFI3b5JnwcQ 

In this series episode, Bernie Dehler (atheist) has a discussion with Jerod Lawrence (another atheist). These former Christian preachers discuss these 5 topics; about 10 minutes for each topic (but they went over-time on each topic):

1. How should we interpret the Adam and Eve story in light of modern science?
2. How should we interpret the Noah’s Ark story in light of modern science?
3. Is Morality grounded in God?
4. Can one feel the presence of God?
5. Why is there something rather than nothing?

More info on the presenters:

Bernie is the author of "Modern Science and Philosophy Destroy Christian Theology," which can be found here:
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Philoso... . You can also find him on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/BernieDehler and on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/Bernie-Dehler-467276896­621775 .

You can see some of the local Portland events where Bernie participates, here (Center for Philosophical Naturalism):
http://www.meetup.com/Philosophical-N...

Jerod Lawrence is the author of "Falling On Purpose: Random Thoughts of a Pastor Who Finally Found Truth Outside Religion." You can also find him on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/JLawFalling .

"Questions for Christians" TV Show #3 (Dehler & Townsend)

Click here to see the video:  https://youtu.be/ASBd9-X88Tw 

In this series episode, Bernie Dehler (atheist) has a discussion with Christopher (Chris) Townsend (Christian). They discuss these 4 topics; about 10 minutes for each topic (but they went over-time on each topic):

1. How should we interpret the Adam and Eve story in light of modern science?
2. How should we interpret the Noah’s Ark story in light of modern science?
3. Is Morality grounded in God?
4. Can one feel the presence of God?

Bernie is the author of "Modern Science and Philosophy Destroy Christian Theology," which can be found here:
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Philoso...

You can see some of the local Portland events where Bernie participates, here (Center for Philosophical Naturalism):
http://www.meetup.com/Philosophical-N...

Chris Townsend teaches part time at a Christian college and is a ministry leader at Redeemed Royalty, found here: http://www.redeemedroyalty.org/ . He is also the author of these books:

-- "Through Washington's Eyes: A Biographical Exegesis of Washington's Farewell Remarks Pertaining to Religion and Morality"
-- "Prove It: The Art & Science of Understanding & Articulating Why You Believe What You Believe"
-- "Ekklesia Rising"

"Questions for Christians" TV show #2 (Dehler & Rana)

See the video here:  https://youtu.be/jyxGzohEDos 

In this series episode, Bernie Dehler (atheist) has a discussion with Fazale (Fuzz) Rana, Ph.D. (Christian). They discuss these 5 topics; about 10 minutes for each topic:

1. How should we interpret the Adam and Eve story in light of modern science?
2. How should we interpret the Noah’s Ark story in light of modern science?
3. Is Morality grounded in God?
4. Can one feel the presence of God?
5. Why is there something rather than nothing? (That the universe even exists, is it evidence for the existence of God?)

Bernie is the author of "Modern Science and Philosophy Destroy Christian Theology," which can be found here:
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Philosophy-Destroy-Christian-Theology/dp/1490479341

You can see some of the local Portland events where Bernie participates, here (Center for Philosophical Naturalism):
http://www.meetup.com/Philosophical-N...

Fazale Rana works with the Old Earth Creationist ministry called "Reasons to Believe" (RTB). He has authored and co-authored the following books:
-- "Who Was Adam?: A Creation Model Approach to the Origin of Man"
-- "Origins of Life: Biblical and Evolutionary Models Face Off"
-- "Creating Life in the Lab"
-- "The Cell's Design: How Chemistry Reveals the Creator's Artistry"

You can get more info from his ministry webpage here:
www.reasons.org

"Questions for Christians" TV show #1 (Dehler/Marcellino)

See the video here: https://youtu.be/cCBmUCIEAlw

In this series episode, Bernie Dehler (atheist) interviews Dennis Marcellino (Christian). They discuss these 5 topics; about 10 minutes for each topic:

1. How should we interpret the Adam and Eve story in light of modern science?
2. How should we interpret the Noah’s Ark story in light of modern science?
3. Is Morality grounded in God?
4. Can one feel the presence of God?
5. Why is there something rather than nothing? (That the universe even exists, is it evidence for the existence of God?)

Bernie is the author of "Modern Science and Philosophy Destroy Christian Theology," which can be found here:
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Philoso...

You can see some of the local Portland events where Bernie participates, here (Center for Philosophical Naturalism):
http://www.meetup.com/Philosophical-N...

Dennis is the author of numerous books:
-- "THE PROOF that God exists and the Bible is true"
-- "Why Are We Here?: The Scientific Answer to This Age-Old Question"
-- "How To Directly Experience God"
-- "The Plague Of Liberalism"
-- "Addiction Free Forever"
-- "Sweeping It Under the Drug: A Complete Book About Recreational Drugs and How to Create a Satisfying Life Without Them
-- "The Solutions""

You can get more info from his webpage here:
http://www.dennismarcellino.com/