Entries by Frank Turek

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The American University: Lockstep Liberalism

Surveys show that American universities are more likely to demand lock-step conformity to liberalism and secular humanism rather than championing the free exchange of ideas. In a column posted at AmericanThinker.com, recently-retired professor Ron Lipsman offers his first-hand observations: “The overwhelmingly liberal atmosphere on campus is well known. In the one place in society at […]

Bart Ehrman’s "Misquoting Jesus"

Some have come to doubt the reliability of the New Testament documents by reading Bart Ehrman’s Misquoting Jesus.  But after reading Dr. Thomas Howe’s response to that popular book, if you’re fair minded you’re more likely to doubt the reliability of Misquoting Jesus.  You can download Dr. Howe’s detailed response here.

Matthew’s "Raised Saints"

Some question why the dead “saints” who were “raised” after Christ’s resurrection are mentioned in Matthew (Mt. 27:52) but not anywhere else. This is a fair question. After all, if this really happened, why didn’t the other gospels mention it? When addressing this question, we must keep in mind that each saint’s body was not […]

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Atheist vs. Theist Debates Online

I think that atheists and theists can agree on at least one thing– this site, assembled by atheists, is a valuable resource for those interested in atheist vs. theist debates.  Over 400 debates are listed there!  Many of them can be viewed or heard on line. For those who are serious about investigating atheism vs. […]

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Turek vs. Hitchens II, Debate Video

Thanks to Christopher for a second opportunity to debate.   The question of this debate is “What Best Explains Reality:  Atheism or Theism?”   Recorded at the College of New Jersey!  (Also available to view on line here.  If you’d like to order a DVD of this debate, click here). Frank Turek vs. Christopher Hitchens: […]

Country a Mess? Blame the Church

As our great country accelerates its slide into economic and moral Hell, be careful whom you blame. The present boldness of liberals and timidity of conservatives are only the secondary causes.  Much of the blame can be placed at the foot of the church. When I say the church, I don’t mean an institution like […]