Doubts Aloud Podcast

Episode 22 – Show Notes We take two topics connected the beginning of the world, at least as presented early in the book of Genesis. Firstly for “Reason and God” we turn to an argument not covered in the 50 Arguments for Faith book but nevertheless well-liked by apologists: the Kalam Cosmological Argument. It will be familiar to many of our listeners so we discuss it in general and make a few personal observations on it rather than cover all the many problems its detractors identify. For example:Frances discusses a possible conflict with a belief which is cherished by many theists: libertarian freewill,Andrew enjoys comparing this pure philosophy to Genesis chapter 1, and Ed hones in on definitions of the term Universe and how this, for him, undermines the whole enterprise. Here are some links we mention:Skydive Phil on Unbelievable on the beginning of the universe:https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Has-the-Big-Bang-gone-bust-Phil-Harper-Jeff-ZweerinkTha