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2026-06-06T00:10:18-04:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Refutation of 194 Biblical “Contradictions” (#1-25)
Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:10 am By Dave Armstrong
I will be resolving all of the alleged “contradictions” from the web page entitled “194 CONTRADICTIONS, New Testament.” It’s perpetually striking to observe how many of these are obviously not logical contradictions, and how very easy they are to refute (many being patently and evidently absurd). A few here and there do seem to be genuinely perplexing (at first glance) and require at least some thought and study and serious examination (they save my patience). But all are ultimately able... Read more
Biblical "Contradictions" Resolved
2022-04-04T19:24:10-04:00
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Prophet Elisha and Archaeology
Last updated on: April 4, 2022 at 7:24 pm By Dave Armstrong
Elisha was a biblical prophet and successor to the prophet Elijah. According to the Jewish Virtual Library (“Elisha”), he lived in the 9th century BC. His story can be found in the Bible starting with 1 Kings 19, and then 2 Kings, chapters 2-9, and 13. The Bible indicates (1 Kings 19:16 and 2 Kings 3) that he was anointed near the end of wicked King Ahab‘s reign [c. 875-853 BC], and began his ministry at the beginning of the... Read more
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Prophet Elisha and archaeology
2026-06-06T00:46:16-04:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Carrier Critique #4: Bible & Disease & Medicine
Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:46 am By Dave Armstrong
+ Medical Advances Made in the Christian-Dominated Middle Ages Richard Carrier (born in 1969), a former Protestant atheist, is, according to Wikipedia, “an American historian, author, and activist, whose work focuses on empiricism, atheism, and the historicity of Jesus [he’s a “mythicist”]. A long-time contributor to self-published skeptical web sites, including The Secular Web and Freethought Blogs, Carrier has published a number of books and articles on philosophy and religion in classical antiquity, discussing the development of early Christianity from... Read more
2022-03-31T10:27:47-04:00
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Carrier Critique #3: Bible Teaches a Flat Earth?
Last updated on: March 31, 2022 at 10:27 am By Dave Armstrong
Richard Carrier (born in 1969), a former Protestant atheist, is, according to Wikipedia, “an American historian, author, and activist, whose work focuses on empiricism, atheism, and the historicity of Jesus [he’s a “mythicist”]. A long-time contributor to self-published skeptical web sites, including The Secular Web and Freethought Blogs, Carrier has published a number of books and articles on philosophy and religion in classical antiquity, discussing the development of early Christianity from a skeptical viewpoint, and concerning religion and morality in the modern world. He has publicly debated a... Read more
2022-03-30T13:29:46-04:00
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Bashing Mark on Geography / “Sea” of Galilee
Last updated on: March 30, 2022 at 1:29 pm By Dave Armstrong
I am critiquing an article from the website called Vridar (a “top 30 atheist blog”), entitled, “Mark: failed geography, but great bible student” (8-6-10). Words of the author, Neil Godfrey, will be in blue. ***** Mark 7:31 (RSV) Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of the Decap’olis. Much has been said about Mark’s poor knowledge of the geography of Palestine. A classic case is his bizarre... Read more
2026-06-06T00:00:25-04:00
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Carrier Critique #2: Crucifixion Eclipse?
Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:00 am By Dave Armstrong
Richard Carrier (born in 1969), a former Protestant atheist, is, according to Wikipedia, “an American historian, author, and activist, whose work focuses on empiricism, atheism, and the historicity of Jesus [he’s a “mythicist”]. A long-time contributor to self-published skeptical web sites, including The Secular Web and Freethought Blogs, Carrier has published a number of books and articles on philosophy and religion in classical antiquity, discussing the development of early Christianity from a skeptical viewpoint, and concerning religion and morality in the modern world. He... Read more
darkness during the crucifixion
2023-01-20T16:34:12-04:00
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Ehrman Errors #11: Luke the Unreliable Historian?
Last updated on: January 20, 2023 at 4:34 pm By Dave Armstrong
Debunking Yet More of the Endless Pseudo-“Contradictions” Supposedly All Over the Bible Bart Ehrman is one of the most well-known and influential critics of traditional Christianity and the inspired Bible (“anti-theists”) writing today. Formerly, in his own words, he was “a fundamentalist for maybe 6 years; a conservative evangelical but not extreme right wing for maybe 5 years more; and a fairly mainstream liberal Christian for about 25.” The primary reason he gives for having lost his faith is the problem of evil (a very serious topic I have dealt with many... Read more
contradictions between Luke & Acts regarding Paul?
Luke the unreliable historian?
2022-03-25T16:49:13-04:00
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Ehrman Errors #10: Jesus is God in Mark
Last updated on: March 25, 2022 at 4:49 pm By Dave Armstrong
“Receiving” Jesus is Receiving God the Father, from Whom He Was “Sent” Bart Ehrman is one of the most well-known and influential critics of traditional Christianity and the inspired Bible (“anti-theists”) writing today. Formerly, in his own words, he was “a fundamentalist for maybe 6 years; a conservative evangelical but not extreme right wing for maybe 5 years more; and a fairly mainstream liberal Christian for about 25.” The primary reason he gives for having lost his faith is the problem of evil (a very serious topic I have dealt with many... Read more
Christology of the Synoptic Gospels
Deity of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels
Divinity of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels
2026-06-06T00:00:25-04:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Ehrman Errors #9: Star Stopping Over a House?!
Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:00 am By Dave Armstrong
Bart Ehrman is one of the most well-known and influential critics of traditional Christianity and the inspired Bible (“anti-theists”) writing today. Formerly, in his own words, he was “a fundamentalist for maybe 6 years; a conservative evangelical but not extreme right wing for maybe 5 years more; and a fairly mainstream liberal Christian for about 25.” The primary reason he gives for having lost his faith is the problem of evil (a very serious topic I have dealt with many times). He stated on 3-18-22 in a comment on his blog: “I could no longer... Read more
2022-03-28T17:00:40-04:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Ehrman Errors #8: Jesus: Synoptics vs. John?
Last updated on: March 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm By Dave Armstrong
Jesus “Scarcely” Talks About Himself in the Synoptics? No Parables At All in John? Bart Ehrman is one of the most well-known and influential critics of traditional Christianity and the inspired Bible (“anti-theists”) writing today. Formerly, in his own words, he was “a fundamentalist for maybe 6 years; a conservative evangelical but not extreme right wing for maybe 5 years more; and a fairly mainstream liberal Christian for about 25.” The primary reason he gives for having lost his faith is the problem of evil (a very serious topic I have dealt... Read more
salvation in the New Testament
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