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Peter Boghossian vs Tim McGrew - A manual for creating atheists Jun 26, 2014

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Peter Boghossian teaches philosophy and is the author of 'A Manual for Creating Atheists'. He believes that faith is a 'false epistemology' (way of knowing things) and even describes it as a 'virus of the mind'.

Tim McGrew is a Christian philosophy professor specialising in epistemology. He contests Boghossian's definition of faith and debates the merits of his recent book.

To cast your vote on the definition of faith visit www.facebook.com/unbelievablejb

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For Peter Boghossian: http://www.peterboghossian.com

For Tim McGrew: http://homepages.wmich.edu/~mcgrew/

For other responses http://biblicalscholarship.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/reviews-of-a-manual-for-creating-atheists-by-peter-boghossian/

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Unbelievable? 10 December 2011 - Revisiting the evil God challenge - Stephen Law & Glenn Peoples

AC Grayling vs Peter S Williams - The God Argument - Unbelievable?

Healing on the Streets debate - David John & Geoff Lillis - Unbelievable? Jun 23, 2014

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David John leads an under-the-radar healing ministry to Muslims in the Middle East.

He discusses the evidence for healing with atheist Geoff Lillis who he recently spent an evening with in Dublin on a night of healing encounters.

Justin also plays out some of his own day with a Healing on the Streets team.

Read Justin's recent articles on healing and miracles: Global Miracles & Miracles in the UK

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For David John: http://joel2generation.blogspot.co.uk/

For Geoff Lillis http://www.geoffsshorts.blogspot.co.uk

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Do healing miracles happen? Robby Dawkins & David Beebee - Unbelievable?

Unbelievable? 24th March 2012 - Miracles today: Do they happen? Craig Keener & Geoff Lillis

Did God punish Jesus on the cross? Chalke vs Wilson Bible debate #3 Unbelievable? Jun 23, 2014

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In their 3rd debate church leaders Steve Chalke and Andrew Wilson debate the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement. Chalke famously described the concept of God punishing Jesus as 'cosmic child abuse'.

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For Premier Christianity Mag's report on Oasis being dismissed from the Evangelical Alliance http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk

For The Video debates: http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/bibledebate

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Unbelievable? 30th March 2013 - What happened on the cross? Penal Substitution vs. Christus Victor debate

Unbelievable? 7 Aug 2010 - An evangelical vs liberal view of the Resurrection

Did they mishear God in the Old Testament? Chalke vs Wilson Bible Debate #2 Unbelievable? Jun 23, 2014

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The second of 4 podcast specials in which Oasis church leader Steve Chalke debates his view of Scripture with Andrew Wilson of New Frontiers

They discuss whether God really struck people down in both the Old and New Testament.

Book for Unbelievable? The Conference 2014 www.premier.org.uk/reasonablefaith

For Premier Christianity Mag's report on Oasis being dismissed from the Evangelical Alliance http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk

For The Video debates: http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/bibledebate

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Unbelievable? 9 April 2011 - "Is God a Moral Monster? Paul Copan

Unbelievable? 21 May 2011 - Is the Bible Unbelievable?" Leslie Scrace& Chris Sinkinson

Are same-sex relationships allowed? Chalke vs Wilson Bible debate #4 Unbelievable? Jun 23, 2014

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After changing to a gay affirming stance, Steve Chalke's Oasis Trust has been dismissed from the UK Evangelical Alliance.

In this final exchange Steve Chalke and Andrew Wilson of New Frontiers debate the scriptural and pastoral issues on both sides of the church and homosexuality debate.

Book for Unbelievable? The Conference 2014 www.premier.org.uk/reasonablefaith

For Premier Christianity Mag's report on Oasis being dismissed from the Evangelical Alliance http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk

For The Video debates: http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/bibledebate

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Unbelievable? 19th January 2013 - Steve Chalke on his new gay affirming stance.

Unbelievable? 27th July 2013 - A Different Kind Of Coming Out + Savi Hensman & Peter Ould debate

Chalke vs Wilson Bible Debate #1 - Does Scripture contain errors? Unbelievable? Jun 23, 2014

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UK church leader Steve Chalke's Oasis Trust was recently dismissed from the Evangelical Alliance UK due to their stance affirming same-sex relationships

In the first of 4 podcast specials, Steve Chalke debates his view of Scripture with Andrew Wilson of New Frontiers

They discuss inerrancy and authority, and Chalke's concern to see Jesus as the Word of God, not scripture.

Book for Unbelievable? The Conference 2014 www.premier.org.uk/reasonablefaith

For Premier Christianity Mag's report http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk

For The Video debates: http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/bibledebate

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Unbelievable? 19th January 2013 - Steve Chalke on his new gay affirming stance

Unbelievable? 27 August 2011 - Bart Ehrman discusses his loss of faith, with Mike Licona

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus - Nabeel Qureshi & Nazam Gufoor - Unbelievable? Jun 23, 2014

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Nabeel Qureshi grew up in a Muslim family but converted to Christianity after investigating the historical case for Christ.

He debates Muslim Nazam Gufoor on whether the truth of Christianity or Islam is best supported by the evidence.

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Unbelievable? 28th December 2013 - Was Jesus just a... Prophet? James White vs Yusuf Ismail

Unbelievable? 18 Dec 2010 - Islam & Dhimmitude

Greg Boyd & Andrew Whyte discuss doubt and faith - Unbelievable? Jun 23, 2014

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Greg Boyd is pastor of Woodland Hills Church, Minnesota. In his new book "The Benefit of the Doubt" he explains how he lost and regained his faith, and the difference between commitment and certainty.

He discusses his journey with Andrew Whyte, an agnostic who was once an evangelical Christian, who explains how doubt led him to eventually abandon his faith altogether.

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For The Benefit of the Doubt: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Benefit-Doubt-Breaking-Idol-Certainty/dp/0801014921

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Unbelievable? 2 Apr 2011 - Is it best to be agnostic? Mark Vernon & David Robertson

•Unbelievable? 21st July 2012 - Atheist convert to Catholicism Leah Libresco & Hemant Mehta.

The Turin Shroud - a relic of the resurrection? Unbelievable? Jun 23, 2014

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The Turin Shroud has been an enigma for hundreds of years. In a special Good Friday feature Justin Brierley spoke to those who claim the evidence shows the shroud is the burial cloth of Christ, and its image a result of the resurrection itself.

Justin hears from experts and also about the modern converts to Christianity that the Shroud is making.

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Noah and the Flood - 3 perspectives debate - Unbelievable? Jun 23, 2014

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With the release of the epic film 'Noah' starring Russell Crowe, Justin is joined by three different perspectives on the Biblical story of the flood.

Tim Chaffey of Answers In Genesis holds a Young Earth view and is involved in their Ark Encounter project. Hugh Ross of Reasons To Believe holds an Old Earth perspective and is the author of 'Navigating Genesis'. Irving Finkel of the British Museum is the author of 'The Ark before Noah' and believes the Genesis account borrows from other ancient flood stories.

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For Tim Chaffey: www.answersingenesis.org

For Hugh Ross: www.reasons.org

For Irving Finkel https://www.hodder.co.uk/books/detail.page?isbn=9781444757071

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Unbelievable? 30th November 2013 - Stephen C Meyer & Charles Marshall debate Darwin's Doubt.

Does the rock and fossil record point to Noah's flood or evolution?