See Tim Widowfield’s post What Is Vridar covering
(I have added a few points in the comments there.)
See also: Atheism, Vridar and Blogging Research in Religion, History, Politics, Science. . . . for the origin of the name Vridar and its relevance to the themes covered here.
on Hebrew Bible of Hellenistic Origin – Gmirkin responds to Anthonioz’s review: “I presume you have seen Jim Davila's comment relating to this point ...... ? But the Hebrew…” Oct 17, 10:16 on The Queen of the Sciences?: “Jim recently pointed out that he grew up in a home without books; he went to a seminary, I think;…” Oct 17, 09:32
on Plato and the Creation of the Hebrew Bible – review: “Thanks for the detailed explanation. (sbh as in - to take captive? strange.)” Oct 17, 04:22
on 9 Questions Asked of Atheists: “I didn't mean ἀγάπη, lol. I meant not being able to will oneself to romantically love someone.” Oct 17, 01:54 on 9 Questions Asked of Atheists: “This won't be very convincing to some Christian denominations. I have heard both from Catholics and Evangelicals that they don't…” Oct 17, 01:49
on 9 Questions Asked of Atheists: “This can provide a wonderful opportunity for wisdom, humility, love and personal growth. We are all on journeys. By viewing…” Oct 17, 01:34 on 9 Questions Asked of Atheists: “The example I like is that I can't force myself to "love" someone. The love has to come along…” Oct 17, 00:48
on 9 Questions Asked of Atheists: “Question 8 (Paschal's Wager) is complete nonsense. No one can just "will" themselves to believe anything; one must…” Oct 17, 00:46 on The Queen of the Sciences?: “For instance: A principle which informs Aquinas' analysis of creation is that the truths of science cannot contradict the truths…” Oct 17, 00:26
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If Jesus never existed, then tell me who told the parable of the prodigal son? Who said that he could destroy his temple (his body) and rebuild it in 3 days? Who taught the Lord’s Prayer?
Some gifted but anonymous “mute inglorious Miltons” of the 2nd century, apparently.
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