Marcus M.

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Iliad Vs Bible

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 2:08 am
I found an interesting post on the internet where the write seems to think that the Illiad parallels the Bible way too closely. I decided to write against each point raised. My comments are in blue. ...
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Human Evolution? - Exploding The 99% Similar Myth - posted by bornagain 7777777 (bornagain7777777) - tangle.com

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 4:31 pm
Image via Wikipedia I found this video monsths ago, but I'm not sure if i ever got around to blogging it. It addresses the question as to how similar really are apes and humanity. I also like the ...
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Hijacked By Jesus - Television Tropes & Idioms

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 2:10 am
Whether or not you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you must concede that Jesus and Christians have taught about him for 2000 years have dominated western civilization. This is an interesting article a...
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Dwindling In Unbelief: Collision: Are Douglas Wilson's beliefs good for the world? Part 2

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 7:42 pm
Image by wallyg via Flickr I came across a blog article attempting to systemize the "cultic" beliefs of Doug Wilson. I like Doug Wilson and I have been blessed to hear some of his lectures and debates...
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Is there a Connection Between Jesus and Alexander the Great?

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 4:42 pm
Image via Wikipedia One argument against Jesus and Christianity is that we borrowed our ideas of  who Jesus is from Alexander the Great. This contention rests on the fact that people thought of&n...
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Mixed-Race TV Contestant Ignites Debate In China : NPR

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 2:34 pm
I just heard about an interesting story out of China. They have their own version of American Idol and one of the contestants is black. Okay, I know that there is controversy about calling mixed-race ...
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Alleged pre-Christian parallels to the Jesus story

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 2:06 am
Image via Wikipedia I really like honest people, even when they disagree with me. Here is a post written by someone who is not a believer in Jesus but has come to the same conclusions that anyone come...
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Math Teacher Owns Student in Pokemon Battle

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 10:35 pm
I think that this is how a teacher should handle the following:  Getting a test where a student drew a pokemon character (Charizard) because he could not figure it out. The teacher responds by dr...
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Why Doesn't Adultery Sting Anymore?

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 7:48 pm
Image via Wikipedia Has anyone else been following the story of Senator John Ensign having an affair with the wife of his co-chief of staff? I'm amazed and appalled. I'm not just upset with ho...
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Apologetics 315: Apologetics Podcasts Worth Your Time

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 4:53 pm
Image via Wikipedia If you need to find good Apologetic podcasts to listen to, Brian, on Apologetics 315, has posted a birilliant summary of some of the best content out there...and how to subscribe! ...
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Gospel According to "Supernatural" Redux

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 4:48 pm
I like them show Supernatural a lot. I like the action and dialogue and even the twists and turns on mythology and legends. Unfortunately, it's take on Christian theology and the Bible is complete...
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Responding to Netzarim - Part 3

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 2:13 pm
Image via Wikipedia There have been a couple of links that have placed on this blog pointing visitors to the site Netzarim (Hellinized "Nazarene"): Orthodox Israeli Jews, Ra'ana, Israel. I'm a...
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Apologetics 315: Terminology Tuesday: Naturalism, Natural Theology

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 12:29 pm
 I love this series! This time "Naturalism" and  "Natural Theology" are defined. It's a good to know. Not completely Biblical, but still interesting. Apologetics 315: Terminology Tuesda...
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YouTube - Atheisms Negative Effect On History(Richard Dawkins Response)

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 2:35 am
Image via Wikipedia Well since Dawkins will not debate in public anyone with the ability to meaningfully engage him, people are force to make videos like this one. This one counters Dawkins and Hitche...
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Atheism is Dead: iTheism

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 1:50 am
Here is another great post from Mariano. I fully agree with him. Atheism is true "man-centered" at best and "I-centered" at worst. It is denying our personal responsibility to our creator and instead ...
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He Lives: Sproul chapter three: Free Will

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 4:46 pm
On his blog a while back, David Heddle reviewed a lesson on Free Will by RC Sproul. Heddle wrote: Sproul presents the classic, libertine, Calvinistic model of free will: We not only can do whatever w...
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Atheism is Dead: Burning Cross and El Zorro (…aster, that is)

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 2:15 pm
Here is a post from Mariano concerning research he has done on Zoroasterianism. It's important because this is a pagan religion that some critics of Christianity use as an example of a religion fr...
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YouTube - ACORN Philadelphia Prostitution Investigation Part I

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 2:31 am
This video is a little scary considering the stories being told in the media now. I think the only reason an issue is being made out of this is because people want to link Acorn to Barack Obama. YouT...
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Truthbomb Apologetics: Resurrection Research Links

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 1:34 am
Here is a great resource listing books, audio, and video regarding why it is tenable to believe that Jesus Christ really rose from the dead and that tomb was empty Easter morning. Truthbomb Apologet...
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Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Trinity : Who Forgive Sin?

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 1:14 am
Here is Mariano's next part of his series on the Trinity just hit the Atheism is Dead blog. This time the question being evaluated is "Who Forgives Sin?" Most people would agree that only God has ...
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Apologetics 315: Sunday Quote: C. Stephen Evans on the God Question

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 8:52 pm
 Here is another great quote from the Apologetics 315 blog. Thanks, Brian. "The question about God is not merely a question about another entity but a question about the character of the univer...
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Responding to True Paradigm: Corporate versus individual election

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 5:12 am
Image by Brent Nelson via Flickr Now this is what I'm talking about. Brennon posted an exegesis on Romans 9 and I posted a response, and now bethyada has posted a response. bethyada and I have gon...
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YouTube - Debunking William Lane Craig

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 2:26 am
Image via Wikipedia Um, where is the "A" material? I was expecting something hardcore that would make me sit up and notice. The video's argument basically is that neither matter nor energy can be ...
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Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Jewish / Judaism : "Let us reason together"

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 2:00 am
 Mariano, has written a great article as whether a person can be a Jew and a Christian at the same time. I'm forced to point out that all the early Christians were Jews. Jesus is Jewish! By d...
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Dr. Claude Mariottini - Professor of Old Testament: Biblical Feminism

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 12:14 pm
I have always found this subject interesting and it's never going to go away. What does God really think about how Women should be treated by men and in society? Many people think that the history...
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Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Trinity : Which Member of the Trinity is Omniscient?

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 11:08 am
Continuing his great series on the Trinity, Mariano considers the question: Which member of the Trinity is Omniscient? He goes to answer this question by showing what the Bible says about each one. Go...
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YouTube - Zakir Naik on the Deen Show: Review and Rebuttal Pt. 1

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 11:00 am
Image via Wikipedia Dr James White responds to Muslim claims against the deity of Jesus Christ. He interacts by commenting with Zakir Naik on the Deen Show. If I remember correctly, this Naik will not...
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Human, All Too Human : Nietzsche (1999)

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 10:02 am
Here is a great documentary on the life of Nietzsche. I've never really studied him or his life but I have heard him quoted a lot! He wasn't the first to propose the idea of a "godless" Univer...
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Recent Objections to Miracles MP3 Audio by Gary Habermas - Apologetics 315

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 2:30 am
Image by Vasile Tomoiagă via Flickr This is a great lecture by Gary Habermas. He discussed what he thought about the philosophical claims for and against miracles. It's extremely interesting how ...
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Hank Hanegraaff - Exposing Richard Dawkins

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 2:00 am
Hanegraaf shared his views on Richard Dawkins latest book The Greatest Show on Earth. Really worth reading! Hank Hanegraaff
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Jesus Christ « A Muslim's Investigation Blog

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 6:33 pm
I just saw a tweet concerning the link at the bottom of this post. Apparently it is a blog looking at Mormonism from an Islamic point of view. I found quite a few issues with article that really needs...
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Atheism is Dead: Dan Barker's Views On Human Dignity

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 4:01 pm
Image via Wikipedia Mariano writes another inciteful piece about how an atheist, Dan Barker, pretends to care about human dignity, yet thinks abortion is okay and not an affront to human dignity. Take...
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YouTube - Bill Maher reads from The Purpose Driven Life

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 2:01 pm
Image via Wikipedia Here is a YouTube video showing the comments of Bill Maher's on Rick Warren's best-selling book Purpose Driven Life. It shows that Maher has no idea what Warren wrote. He d...
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THE APOLOGETIC FRONT: Dr. Terry Mortenson defends biblical creationism on public radio

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 1:12 pm
Image via Wikipedia I appreciate Mike for placing this link on his blog a few days ago. I had a chance to listen to the discussion and I would really like to see Dr. Terry Mortenson to be given the op...
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In Defense of the Faith Apologetic Ministry » Blog Archive » Jesus and the Eyewitnesses

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 2:00 am
Image by freestone via Flickr Here is a great lecture on why Christians are confident of the eye-witness testimony of the life, death, burial, resurrection, and the acts of the Apostles! It's rea...
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Debate: David Wood vs. Ali Ataie: "Who Was Muhammad?"

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 5:02 pm
This is a great debate. Instead of looking at Jesus, this debate turns to look at the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad. The truth is I thought Wood was great. I did not like Ataie's arguments. Wood said...
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Is there a Connection Between Jesus and Pythia , the priestess at the Oracle at Delphi?

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 4:38 pm
Image via Wikipedia There is a thought being perpetrated that  Jesus is no different than the women who served as the Oracles of Delphi. The priestesses were called the Pythia.  Let's l...
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Clash of the Gods Video Gallery

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 2:01 am
Clash of the Gods is a documentary series that explores the historicity of famous mythology and how they impact society and culture. Great idea. The production is great. The myths are retold and illus...
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Siku's Jesus - As A Flash Puzzle

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 8:38 pm
Okay I may be having too much fun with this. I think I'll have to post one of these once a week. Crate Yours @ NackVision.com
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Bible Defended - Common Sense Atheism » Top 20 Evil Bible Stories

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 5:31 pm
Image via Wikipedia I found the following article on a website. It started with the following quote. The words front he post will be in black and mine will be in blue. The God of the Old Testament is...
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Jesus in the Bible and the Qur'an

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 3:06 pm
Here is a debate that James White posted on YouTube. Unfortunately the sound cuts out in part 2. I think that it will be fixed soon. This is great from what I hcan see and hear. We see two knowledgeab...
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Dr. Claude Mariottini - Professor of Old Testament: The Tenacity of Israel's Faith

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 1:34 pm
Here is the next part of Claude Mariottini's series about Israel's exile and history. It's really interesting because in this we see How God deals with people. It's archetypal. God doe...
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Arminius' Works - NINTH CHAPTER OF ROMANS

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 2:06 am
Image via Wikipedia  I've had a chance to examine a letter Arminius wrote to Gellius Snecanus about exegeting Romans 9. I admit that I'm impressed to how Arminus mind worked. He was much ...
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Firing Line 1997: a Creationism vs. Evolution Debate « Rationally Thinking Out Loud

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 1:20 am
 I came across a 4 way debate on Creationism vs Evolution December 19, 1997. Resolved: Evolution Should Acknowledge Creation Moderator: Michael Kinsley The Debaters: Pro (creationist): Mr. Wil...
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Dr. Claude Mariottini - Professor of Old Testament: The Babylonian Exile

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 4:56 pm
Dr Claude Mariottini is doing a series on the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 586 BC and how it affected Jewish history, life, and culture. It is a great read. I have the link to the first two...
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John MacArthur on the "Lie of Evolution"

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 2:17 pm
Image via Wikipedia I found  a great article linked below. The author addresses an important question. The discussion is whether or not John MacArthur is being heavy handed in treating evolution...
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Romans 9 from Great Falls Conference

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 2:17 am
Image by Getty Images via Daylife I am always interested as to how people understand Romans 9. To date i have heard no better exegesis than the Way James White does it. I'd be really interested in...
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He Lives: An apology for Apologetics

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 2:13 pm
On his blog, David Heddle presents 7 great arguments in favor of Apologetics. These are great! The late John Gerstner gave the following reasons for apologetics: 1. People who argue against argumen...
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Brennon's Thoughts: Arminianism = Council of Orange

Marcus M. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 10:39 am
I found a very interesting post about how Arminians see Pelagians. I agree with Brennon that there is no way the two can be literally equated. All Bible-believing Christians agree that a - every human...
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