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April 6, 2011

Mark Twain, Atheists, and Red Arrows

I have a lot of ideas. Some are good, and some are a little strange. Take for instance a strange idea I had for years. I noticed that car dealerships strive to get our attention with balloons flying above their car yards. I imagined driving along the freeway and seeing an arrow in the sky, with no visible means of support, pointing down at dealerships. Now that would get attention.

So around the middle of 2010, I had an arrow made, filled it with helium, attached it to clear fishing tackle, and sent it skyward.

It looked amazing (see pictures). The local Honda dealers were so excited about the concept they let us experiment by flying it above their dealership on the side of a major L.A. freeway. The concept worked! The landscape of America was about to change. Red arrows would be everywhere.

It was an incredible idea...until the wind came up, and blew it. The moment the wind hit the arrow it went like a big-game fish fighting for its very life. It twisted and turned, ducked and dived. We reeled it in, and after some serious thought as to how to stop the problem, we tossed it overboard.

Mark Twain had an idea that he believed would take off. He so believed in it, he poured all his wealth into the project, and it bombed big time. He went into bankruptcy, and that left him miserable for the final years of his life.

Now and then I post something that I regret posting. Perhaps it was something that looked good when I wrote it, but it bombed when it was posted. It's embarrassing, but I am in the enviable position of being able to delete it and forget it. One tap of my finger and it's gone, forever.
Perhaps you have done something that you regret and you wish you could take back. But you can't. It's happened and there's nothing you can do about it.

So it's important to know when to quit, and to quit while we are ahead. Today, repent and trust in Jesus, and God will delete your entire past.

You are just a distant descendent of Adam, still trying to hide from God; and atheism is your best hiding place. But there's a big red arrow pointing down at you from the heavens. Your hiding place has never hidden you from God. Not for a moment. You are going to bomb big time on Judgment Day, and have eternity to regret your sins. Quit while you are ahead.For Evangelism Resources, please visit LivingWaters.com.
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Published on April 06, 2011 07:24

April 5, 2011

Atheists will Bow

"I wouldn't bow to your Jesus, even with a gun to my head." Cameron

Yes you will, and it won't be with a gun at your head. When it happens, you will be wishing that is was just a gun. Every knee will bow to Him, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. You have God's Word on it. You will bow. Hitler will bow. So will Pontius Pilate, every cruel Roman soldier that spat on Him, and every hate filled religious hypocrite that called for his death.

So will every God-denying atheist and every God-loving sinner. We bowed the knee the moment we repented and trusted Him as Lord (the One to whom we are all morally responsible) and God (the One who gave us life).

As much as you would like to, you haven't made a "covenant with death." The grave will not hide you from the Justice of a holy God. The moral Law will rip you from your grave and you will stand before God in Judgment, whether you believe in Him or not. The Bible warns that it's a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the Living God. If you think that I'm trying to scare you, you are right. Fear is good, if it awakens you into self-preservation.

Massive tsunamis, terrifying earthquakes, jaw-dropping flashes of lightning, and ground-shaking rolls of thunder are nothing compared to the terror of Judgment Day. Almighty God is wrath-filled at wicked humanity—with all its murder, rape, hatred, lust, adultery, pride, arrogance, and ingratitude, and Hell opens wide its hungry mouth for equity.

If you can't understand such talk, think of how angry you would be if someone tied up your mother, tortured, raped her, and then slowly cut her throat. How would you feel if, in a statement to the judge, the criminal demeaned his crime and said it was no big deal, that he had done many good things in his life, and that he was a good person? I hope you would be angry at such wickedness. Think of how you would long for him to be punished for such a heinous crime. If so, you have a small glimpse into how a morally perfect God reacts to our many sins.

So don't die in your sins. There is no way out of Hell. If you end up there, it will be because of your own rebellion. I will be free from your blood. It will be on your own head. I have spent the best part of 40 years warning people like you that God means what He says. He takes no pleasure in your death, but if you want to embrace it and then what comes after it, so be it.For Evangelism Resources, please visit LivingWaters.com.
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Published on April 05, 2011 08:32

April 4, 2011

Atheism and the Intellect

Some Atheists like to make a big thing out of something I have said for years—-that when a Christian shares his faith he should "circumnavigate the intellect."

This doesn't mean (as many Atheists believe) that we are fearful to engage someone in an intelligent conversation addressing the intellect. Rather, I say it because the Bible uses the word "natural" or "carnal" to describe the mind of someone who doesn't know God. They can only think carnally, in a natural realm. The Scriptures go on to say that this "carnal" mind is in a state of continual hostility towards God.

This hostility can be seen in blasphemy (what atheists call "the Victimless crime"), mockery, anger, hatred, or denial of God's existence. In most cases the hostility or mockery is directed at God's visible representatives.

If a Christian wants to try and reach an Atheist with the message of everlasting life and engages the carnal mind with subjects such as the existence of God, evolution, general apologetics, etc., more than likely he will find resistance, be mocked, or shown hostility.

To deal with this, the Bible tells us where we are to direct ourselves when speaking to the unsaved. It is to their conscience or what the Book of Romans says is the "work of the Law written on their hearts" (see Romans 2:15). This is what Jesus did in Mark 10:17, and the Apostle Paul did in Romans chapter 2.

If I address a sinner's conscience, he has no argument because it "bears witness" with the moral Law. Who of us can say that it's right to lie (not referring to "Grandma your hat looks nice," when you don't really believe that), or to steal (not meaning stealing a loaf of bread to feed your eight starving kids). It's the same with adultery and murder.

The conscience will always agree with the moral Law, unless it is "seared" and has lost its ability to do its divine duty. That is no doubt the case with some on this blog. The batteries have been removed from the smoke detector, and so they are given over to a "reprobate" mind (see Romans 1) and are without hope.For Evangelism Resources, please visit LivingWaters.com.
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Published on April 04, 2011 07:54

April 2, 2011

The Thankful Prostitute...

"And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, and stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spoke within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that touches him: for she is a sinner. And Jesus answering said to him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto you. And he said, Master, say on. There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, You hast rightly judged. And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, See this woman? I entered into your house, you gave me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. You gave me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. My head with oil you did not anoint: but this woman has anointed my feet with ointment. Wherefore I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little. And he said unto her, You sins are forgiven. And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgives sins also? And he said to the woman, Your faith has saved thee; go in peace" (Luke 7:36-50)

It seems that this woman was a prostitute, and she was touching Jesus. Simon knew this. But what he didn't know, was that this was no ordinary Man. Jesus of Nazareth was without sin. He was tempted just as you and I are tempted, but He never sinned even once—not even with a lustful thought. He was morally perfect, in thought, word, and in deed. If you think I'm wrong, try and fault Him, and you will end up being the one who is at fault.

In the Book of Job, poor suffering Job cried out "I have made a covenant with my eyes; why should I then think on a maid?" What man doesn't feel the power of lust grip his mind? Our eye may be pure, but our heart certainly isn't. Many a man has destroyed his marriage because adultery began with a lustful look. The Bible says that it "brings forth" sin, and it certainly does. King David's adultery and murder began with a lust-filled look.

On another occasion, when the religious leaders upbraided Jesus for not washing His hands in a religious ritual before He ate, He said that it wasn't what goes into the mouth that makes a man unclean, but what comes out:

"But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashed hands defileth not a man" (Matthew 15:18-20).

These sins come out of the heart of man—lust, adultery, fornication, etc. So whatever you do, don't become religious in an effort to overcome sin. Religion lets sin live within the heart. Repent and trust in Jesus Christ, and God will reckon all your sin as dead in Christ and He will give you the righteousness of Christ. That means that you will be clean in His sight on the Day of Judgment. And just like that immoral woman, the more you see your sins, the more you will love God and worship Him for His mercy.For Evangelism Resources, please visit LivingWaters.com.
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Published on April 02, 2011 17:38

April 1, 2011

A Kind Gift from an Atheist...

"Ray, it seems the Red Ring of Enlightenment I sent you isn't working for you very well. Are you sure you are using it correctly?" Jim Diver

Last Sunday I was in a store looking for nasal strips. While I was searching, I did spend a moment looking at a red inflatable cushion. On the outside of the box it said it could be used for travel. We are filming Season Five of our television program in Israel in May, and so I seriously considered buying it for the 30 hours of flying. The most comfortable of seats can feel uncomfortable after such a long time. I'm not sure why I didn't buy it. I guess I must have been distracted by something else, or my mind was on the atheist debate I had coming up that afternoon.

Fast-forward to Tuesday's mail. An atheist named James Wissick (blog name Jim Diver) kindly sent me a gift with an accompanying card. The card read: "To help you feel better after your appearance on The Atheist Experience." I could hardly believe my eyes! I was delighted to get the gift--because it was the exact same inflatable cushion I had been looking at in the store. James bought it for me on the very same day I looked at it. God bless him (see Psalm 37:4).

Of course, this isn't proof of God's existence. Creation is proof of that. Then conscience confirms His moral requirements, the Commandments show us we need a Savior, and conversion allows us to know Him and His mercy.

Rubber ring experiences just show me that God stays with the principles of His Word. The Bible tells us that the ungodly fall into the pit that they dig. God "confounds" them in their schemes. I have seen it happen many times. He promises to work out for good, anything that happens to those that love Him (see Romans 8:28).

What Joseph's brothers intended for evil, God turned to his good, and any of us who trust in the Lord will never be disappointed. Even those who were tortured for their faith in Jesus by the Catholic church at the Spanish inquisition (and the many Christians they burned at the stake), will not be disappointed. On the Day of Resurrection you will see that "not one hair on their head will perish."

Never underestimate the power and faithfulness of the One who created the language of DNA. He's not the old man in the sky you think He is—"Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!" (Romans 11:33).

Take for example my popular nick-name. Years ago I was embarrassed when I was called "The Banana-man," but now it makes me smile as I see what a huge platform I have to atheists because of it. Many of you are reading this because of that dumb analogy. It also sets a very low bar for me when it comes to interviews with atheists. Hosts and listeners are amazed that I'm able to string a complete sentence together, and that often works for my good.

So if you think that you are your own master and that every thought that you have is your own, think again: "The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes" (Proverbs 21:1). You cannot outwit God. A spit-less ant would have more chance of extinguishing the sun. Give up. Lay down your weapons. You cannot win this battle.For Evangelism Resources, please visit LivingWaters.com.
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Published on April 01, 2011 07:58

March 31, 2011

PZ Myers' Little Twit

I had to smile when I saw that I had made headlines once again on PZ Myers' popular blog. He called me a "loon" and a "little twit."

The amazing loon (pictured) has a habit of catching fish by swimming calmly along the surface and then abruptly plunging into the water. Its name probably comes from an Old English word meaning "awkward person." It is a reference to the loon's poor ability to walk on land.

PZ sure nailed me. I do abruptly plunge into the waters of this dying world to fish for men, and I am certainly awkward doing anything else.

I do think that he missed it though with little "twit." Down-under (where I'm originally from), a "twit" is a pregnant goldfish.

So, it looks like in Myers' eyes I have evolved from The Banana-Man, to a beautiful bird, to a small goldfish. This seems impossible because bananas don't become birds, and then birds don't become fish. Or do they?

Actually, this is an amazing example of the little heard-of "Myer-evolution"—-which is one step beyond Macro-evolution.

Myer-evolution is a new hypothesis—where plants could have perhaps possibly evolved into animals--over millions of years, of course. One powerful example could perhaps be the Venus Flytrap, which opens wide its "mouth" and eats flies for lunch, when it detects them crawling onto its tiny evolving "tongue."

Give it a few million years and the Venus flytrap could perhaps possibly evolve eyes, maybe some legs, and it could walk away looking for lunch, rather than to have to wait for it to come to it. We will call this animal Myerflyerstupidium (see artist's impression).

Expect to see it on the cover of National Geographic and as a fact in children's textbooks real soon.
EDIT: Myer's to Myers'. No correction needed for "Myerflyerstupidium."For Evangelism Resources, please visit LivingWaters.com.
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Published on March 31, 2011 07:03

March 30, 2011

An Atheist's near Death Experience

It seems that I have provoked talk of a near-death experience from PZ Myers. In his popular blog* he talks about how death's cold hand touched him last summer.

He was having his heart examined by means of a "stress test," when it nearly gave out. He said that it was similar to driving in a car and having the engine suddenly gasp and splutter. He felt utterly helpless. "It was like driving along on your car and suddenly the engine starts to gasp and splutter because it's not getting any fuel, and I felt the same thing you would in such a situation: helpless, because no amount of pumping the gas pedal helps, nor can I will gas to the motor, and betrayed. I rely on that heart, I take it for granted, and there it was, failing me."

It was a very moving testimony, and one that we can all identify with. PZ then says,

"And then I felt myself going. My guts went all watery, and I felt the unpleasantness of nausea with a flabby feeling that no, I wasn't even going to have the strength to vomit. My limbs went all rubbery and limp. I kept sweating — a cold, clammy sweat. There was a roaring whisper in my ears, and all I heard as the doctors milled about was a distant 'waa waa waa' sound. My peripheral vision faded, and it seemed like I was staring down a narrow tunnel. And I was alone."

I took the time to read comments about the post. Hearts were really touched. Some atheists even became teary-eyed, and some spoke of their own near death experiences.

PZ added that he had the thought, "'So this is what dying feels like.' I felt no panic or fear, just a little sad about ceasing to exist, and I thought about the important things in my life."

A "little" sad? Is he kidding? Doesn't he love life? After what he then said about his love for his wife and children...a little sad? I don't believe it. Thank God that PZ made it through his horrible experience.

After giving such a graphic account he wanted to make sure that the flock didn't panic and stray into theism, so he exhorted:

"... I can tell you that as the darkness descends, there will be no gods or angels rising to judge you. You'll be alone, no matter how crowded the room, and the only judge you'll face is yourself. There will be no authority looking over your shoulder and telling you whether your life was worthy or wasted, and if there were, it's opinion would be irrelevant — all that will matter is that you can look back and find happiness and accomplishment. We live our lives for our life's sake, rather than for illusions about rewards and satisfaction after we're dead."

Here's the big and obvious disconnect. PZ, you didn't die. You were alive during your whole near-death experience. If you get "near" something, you are not there. Yet. So, I hope you read this next statement slowly, and then think seriously about the claims of the gospel:

"It is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment" (Hebrews 9:27, italics added for atheists).

* http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/

A special PS for PZ: Your status with the atheistic community means little (look at how many turned on you when you criticized their "I have no beliefs," etc). What matters is your eternal salvation, and that of your beloved wife and children. That issue is more serious than a heart attack.For Evangelism Resources, please visit LivingWaters.com.
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Published on March 30, 2011 08:58

March 29, 2011

RAY COMFORT, DEAD AT 61

I have been thinking about what I would write if I knew that that was going to be tomorrow's "Atheist Central" headline. What would I say to those who believe that God doesn't exist? After some serious thought, here is what I think would be my last words:

Our life is our most precious possession. Yet it's like a small and isolated puddle of water that is quickly evaporating in the heat of a dry desert. Even though we may surround ourselves with people and things to keep us busy, we are alone in this desert called "life."

We are alone with our thoughts and fears. Let me speak to that part of you; that hidden and vulnerable part that you carefully guard.

I would like you to consider one thing; your demise. Nothing else really matters. Please listen to me because in the darkness, there really is light. That is, if you care to look for it.

Death is a part-payment for wages well-earned. It is a due sentence given by Divine Justice that none of us can deny--"But I say unto you, that whosoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart." A morally perfect Creator sees our thoughts, and holds us accountable to that standard.

Look at some more of the Commandments: You shall not steal. You shall not lie, or covet. You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain. You shall have no other gods before me. Their purpose is to show us that we have sinned. Have you kept or violated the moral Law? Have you put other "gods" before Him?—things to whom you have given your affection-—nature, pleasure, people? Have these become your idols.

Be honest with yourself and let your conscience remind you of things you have done, that you knew were morally wrong. Without that knowledge you will never, ever, call upon the mercy of the Judge. It is "knowledge" that causes a dying patient to trust a skillful surgeon who can save him from sure death.

Knowledge is power, and in this case, it has the power to lead to your salvation. It can take you to the One who can save you from death, and from what comes after death--a very real and terrible Hell.

What is sometimes called "saving knowledge" was mentioned by the prophet Hosea, hundreds of years B.C. God said through him, "My people are destroyed though lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6). My problem before I came to know God was a lack of knowledge, and it is probably your problem also.

So, to be saved from death and Hell, you must have "knowledge of sin." Do you have it? Did the Law of God get through to you, or did your pride stop it from doing its incredible work? I trust you have been humbled by the Commandments, so that you can appropriate the further knowledge that the gospel brings, knowledge that can save you from death.

The most wonderful truth you will ever hear is that God is rich in mercy. Guilty though we are, He in His great love provided a Savior--One who is able to save His people from their sins. Without Him, sin will be the death of you. It will justly sweep you into Hell. But God became a Man—-Jesus of Nazareth, and took the punishment for our sins upon Himself. He was bruised from our iniquities. God commended His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. We broke God's Law (the Ten Commandments) and Jesus paid our fine in full. That means that God can legally dismiss your case. He can commute your death-sentence and let you live.

After He had purchased our salvation, Jesus rose from the dead, destroying death forever, for all that obey Him—-"Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; and being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him" (Hebrews 5:8-9).

So, please, repent today. Confess your sins to God, and then forsake them. Then trust alone in Jesus for your eternal salvation and God will forgive you and give you everlasting life.

So there you have it. Those would be my dying words to you. There would be no arguments about God's existence, and no contentions about speciation or the age of the earth. If you obey the gospel, these things will be seen for what they really are. They will fall away like moths that cling to the sides of the space shuttle as it rises in power towards the heavens. They are insignificant bugs that will be forgotten the moment you come to know Him "whom to know is life eternal." I would add one more important Post Script to my last words: I love you, care about you, and want more than anything else to see you in Heaven. Please don't disappoint me.

Btw. This isn't the first time I have proclaimed my death on this blog. One day I will get it right.For Evangelism Resources, please visit LivingWaters.com.
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Published on March 29, 2011 06:41

March 28, 2011

My Atheist Experience

"Hi Ray! You sure did sound pretty stupid this afternoon on the Atheist Experience! Thanks for letting us all know about how your presuppositions completely affect your infantile thinking! I'd love to see you call in again, Ray, that was really entertaining. Thanks for making me laugh so hard at your petty attempts to try and validate a bronze age belief system..." PurityOfEssence

Laughter is good for the soul, and I'm pleased my appearing on "The Atheist Experience" did this atheist's soul some good. I don't know who first said that laughter does us good, but it certainly is backed up by the 3,000 year-old Bronze-age Book...and science is just starting to catch up on that truth.

Proverbs 17:22 says, "A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones."

Here's what scientists recently discovered:

"Researchers at the University of Maryland found that when 20 healthy volunteers smiled and guffawed while watching the comedy, Kingpin, their blood flow increased by 22 percent, about the same increase caused by aerobic exercise. But when volunteers watched tension-filled scenes from Saving Private Ryan, their blood flow decreased 35 percent." (The Week magazine, March 25, 2005).

I laughed a little too. Matt and Russell are really nice guys and they certainly gave me a fair shake. I had an enjoyable atheist experience.

PurityOfEssence said, "Thanks for letting us all know about how your presuppositions completely affect your infantile thinking!" I presume that this is someone who has had the atheist experience. I'm not sure what experience an atheist can have, but I'm sure it is subjective, and I'm also sure that those who have had it come to the table to talk about the existence of God, with their own presuppositions.

Before the program, "The Atheist Experience" blogspot said:

"Anticipation for this one has been off the chain. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it in my 12 off-and-on years of being involved with AETV, and I imagine we'll easily have the largest UStream viewership we've ever had. With about 4½ hours to go at the time I'm writing this, already the chat room is packed. By the way, you can stop sending us 'Q for Ray' questions now. We've gotten literally hundreds of them..."

So I'm a little mystified that more atheists aren't now telling me how much I bombed.

One atheist thought that I lied about transitional forms, and said one of my analogies crashed. A number of others said that I made a fool of myself (nothing new there). Godlesspanther said, "I think all three of you did a great job. The show turned out well, Thank you Ray. Thank you Matt. Thank you Russell." Atheist Arianna Fenton-Ham added, "I wanted to say that I was really pleased to hear that you were going on the show, and I thought the conversation was nice. I liked hearing your perspective -- once you got past all your rhetoric."

More atheists: "I listened to the interview on AE and enjoyed it very much," "I'm glad you called into the show and, while I disagree with most of what you said, it was a good show."

There was even a comment from one of the hosts (Russell): "We had a great time too, Ray, in all sincerity. Thanks for joining, swing by any time you're in Austin. And thanks for the bumper at the end :)."

Someone who called himself "ChemicalWolf" said, "Wow, Ray...Not since the Roman Coliseum has a Christian taken such a spectacular beating. You got DESTROYED!" I wonder if he watched the same program as the rest of us? Or perhaps his name gives us a clue as to why he didn't see things too clearly.

Maybe the guys on "The Atheist Experience" were too nice. Someone needs to really take me down. It needs to be someone who is extremely eloquent and knowledgeable, and with a sarcastic and cutting tongue...someone who has already publically called me "an ignorant fool," a "flat earther," an "idiot" (on CNN), has mocked me on TV a number of times, and has told university students to rip my writings out of a book. Then again, no one would really like to see the Professor take me down, would they? Silly idea.

P.s. Russell/Matt. If you are ever in Southern California (we are 15 minutes from Disneyland), I would love to buy you lunch.

ONE MORE: "Hello! I'm a long time listener of 'The Atheist Experience' program, and I just listened to the show where you were a call-in guest. I emailed them about this as well-- that was my favorite show they have ever done. I really enjoyed the discussion. I just wanted to say that I hope you consider going on there again. I think it's something that people from both sides of the issue can enjoy listening to. Thanks again, Sara."For Evangelism Resources, please visit LivingWaters.com.
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Published on March 28, 2011 07:46

March 26, 2011

The Coming Atheist Debate

"Ray, this is important. The show will occur at 4:30 p.m. central time. So don't try to use the excuse that you mistakenly thought it was 4:30 pacific. It truly is a shame that we have to try to flush out all of the reasons you might come up with to avoid the show so that you can't use them yourself. It's completely necessary, but still a shame." Shawn Phillips

You need not be concerned. When they call, I will pick up the phone. I love this sort of thing and I'm honored to be on.

You may not be aware that I was the one who instigated the ABC Nightline atheist debate, and paid our opponents to show up. I instigated my speaking at American Atheists Inc. National Convention in 2001. My opponent in that case chickened out after I sent him one of my books, and had to be shamed into flying me over. I was the one who offered Richard Dawkins $20,000 for a debate, but was told he didn't debate creationists. Yet he did a debate this month with a creationist on Revelation TV.

I also challenged Bill Maher to a debate on his program in front of his audience (he's really brave in front of his own crowd). I didn't hear back from him. I challenged Berkeley University atheists to a debate during the Origin of Species giveaway. They declined.

Most of the atheists on this blog don't even have the courage to give their real names, as they bravely share their convictions behind the anonymity of their computer screens.

However, I must say that ThunderfOOt not only challenged me to a debate, but showed up by himself at this ministry. God bless him.

By the way, if you are expecting some sort of blood-bath on Sunday, I think you will be disappointed. I like Matt and will treat him with respect, and knowing him, I'm sure it will be mutual. What I would have liked is for the phone lines to be opened up to the public, but from what I understand they don't have that capability. That would have added some heat.

So I will be waiting for my call on Sunday . . . God willing, of course (James 4:15).

P.s. If you know of any other atheist organizations who would like an interview/debate, just let me know. They are pretty hard to find. There's a lot of chicken-liver out there.

Picture. Chicken liver.For Evangelism Resources, please visit LivingWaters.com.
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Published on March 26, 2011 08:28

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