20Jul 2020 by Post

We Know Moral Truths Better Than We Know Many Scientific Claims

Apologetics, Erik Manning, IsJesusAlive, moral, Moral Truths, Philosophy of Science, Scientific, Scientific Claims, theology, Theology and Christian Apologetics, Truths
By Erik Manning I recently came across this article “10 Things You Should Know About Scientism” by Christian philosopher JP Moreland, and he dropped a truth-bomb that is too good to not share. But let me give you a trigger-warning. This is sure to rankle a lot of atheists who seem to unquestionably accept the philosophy of scientism. Contrary to scientism, there are things we know with greater certainty in theology or ethics than certain claims in science. Consider these two claims: 1. Electrons exist. 2. It is wrong to torture babies for the fun of it. Which do we know with greater certainty? The second claim is the correct answer. Why? The history of the electron has gone through various changes in what an electron is supposed to be. No one…
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18Jul 2020 by Post

Why We Can’t Know If The Universe Created Itself

Al Serrato, Apologetics, Atheism, beginning of the universe, Christianity, Creation, God, Theology and Christian Apologetics, universe
By Al Serrato In the beginning, was… not the Word …. but the singularity event occurring in absolute nothingness and timelessness that spontaneously created all we see in the universe around us.  So said physicist Stephen Hawking anyway, in his popular book The Grand Design, where he explained that spontaneous creation is the reason why there is something rather than nothing. It is not necessary to invoke God; he concluded, “to light the fuse to set the universe going.” “All it takes is gravity and the existence of, well, multiple other universes.”  Soundbites like these can be disturbing for people of faith. More to the point, they can provide false comfort to those who prefer to suppress their innate knowledge of God. In a recent conversation with a skeptic who…
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18Jul 2020 by Post

Neuroevolution Methods Show Significant Success

AI Complete, artificial general intelligence, artificially intelligent agents, computer science, computer simulations, Darwin Machines, deep learning, Evolution, evolutionary algorithms, Evolutionary Bioinformatics, evolutionary computations, genetic algorithms, genetic programming, John Koza, Neural Networks, neuroevolution, Neuroscience & Mind, non-continuous fitness, optimization problems, software, software engineering
The Darwinian algorithm works in theory, but does not work in practice, when applied in the domain of software production. Source
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17Jul 2020 by Post

2084 with Dr. John Lennox

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Podcast: Play in new window Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS “Summoning a Demon” is how Telsa CEO Elon Musk referred to Artificial Intelligence.  Is he right?  Artificial Intelligence is here, and more is coming.  Will it bring us utopia or dystopia?  Should we be enthralled or afraid?  What are the ethics of AI?  Will AI machines ever become conscious?  What does the Bible have to say about AI?  Could AI actually be predicted by the book of Revelation? Frank interviews the great John Lennox, who has written a provocative new book on AI. It’s fittingly called 2084, and he is the guest for the entire program. If you want to send us a question for the show, please email us at Hello@CrossExamined.org.…
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17Jul 2020 by Post

Some Possible Reasons for the Limited Success of Evolutionary Algorithms

Achilles heel, Alan Turing, algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, artificial neurons, computer science, Darwinian algorithm, early Earth, environment, Evolution, evolutionary algorithms, evolutionary computation, fitness functions, predictions, programmers, Second Life, software, speech recognition, Test Driven Development
It is theoretically possible that out of thousands of scientists working on evolutionary computation, all failed to correctly implement the Darwinian algorithm. Source
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16Jul 2020 by Post

The Advantages of a Bayesian Approach to ID

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Lydia McGrew gives the analogy that there is always a possibility that prehistoric civilizations did not have the ability or desire to make arrowheads. Source
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15Jul 2020 by Post

How Jesus “Emptied Himself”

Apologetics, Christianity, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus Deity, JesusIsNotFakeNews, Ryan Leasure, theology, Theology and Christian Apologetics
By Ryan Leasure Few biblical texts receive as much attention as Philippians 2:5-8. It reads: Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Theologians have spilt much ink over this text. After all, it’s a rich Christological text which proclaims significant truths about the nature of Christ. But far and away, the most controversial part is the phrase “but emptied himself.” What does this statement mean? The Dilemma Does this mean that Jesus…
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15Jul 2020 by Post

Bari Weiss Knows What ID Scientists Already Knew

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Advocates of intelligent design have experienced the lengths to which upholders of the “predetermined narrative” will go to punish dissent. Source
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14Jul 2020 by Post

From Christianity To Atheism: Parenting Millennials Under A Biblical Worldview

Apologetics for Parents, Bible, Biblical Worldview, Jason Jimenez, Parenting Millenials, Stand Strong Ministries, theology
By Jason Jimenez This article is adapted from Jason’s book Abandoned Faith. Clayton, a sophomore in college, was influenced by a couple of classes taught by a professor from The Jesus Seminar. Clayton shocked his family by announcing, at his brother’s birthday party, that he was now an atheist. “Dad, I know you may not like this, but I don’t believe in the Bible anymore. I’ve come to learn that the Bible can’t be trusted. The church has doctored it up through the centuries. It’s all a lie.” The family was shocked, and Clayton’s “coming out as an atheist” put a damper on the birthday party. “Don’t worry,” Clayton said, “I am still religious. I worship Richard Dawkins.” I remember sitting with a (different) college student over a cup of coffee.…
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