Author Archives: Nick Carden

Debate 8: Foundation and Truth

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Nick Carden

Answering the question of the masturbation debate is simple enough, but it requires a proper foundation. The assertion that people, who believe in God, commit sin, because they do not really believe, is pretty close to the truth. So why … Continue reading →

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(7) Divine Law: The grace-based relationship

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Nick Carden

Divine Law is where theology begins. Attempting to explain God in relation to man by what we can observe from nature only gets us to the conclusion that He exists, that He is good, and mankind is constantly quarrelling with … Continue reading →

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Debate 6: Moral Law

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Nick Carden

It would be premature to launch into the topic of a grace-based relationship without first giving support to the notion that God is a person capable of relationship. So far, I have operated from the viewpoint that the concessions made … Continue reading →

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Debate 5: None like God

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Nick Carden

The Bible contains many Scriptures that convey the fact that there is none like God. For now, we’ll take that at face value. There are also many Scriptures that say what God is like. Rather than delve into them all, … Continue reading →

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Debate 4: Disturbing Passions

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Nick Carden

As the title above suggests, this is part of a series; and, in my last post, I mentioned that it may be wise to watch the debate that prompted all this before continuing. To start, I will stop calling it … Continue reading →

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(3) Argument in debate: Experience vs. Authority

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Nick Carden

Empiricism is the doctrine that all knowledge is derived from sense experience. An authority is an accepted source of information. You can look these up yourself or accept that I have already done so. In either case, you will accept … Continue reading →

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(2) Why I love a good debate

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Nick Carden

Ok, so where did the dollar go? I trust no one had to cheat and look up the solution. If you watched the debate, you likely already know my complaint. The fallacy is in the question. If you haven’t watched … Continue reading →

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I love a good debate (1)

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Nick Carden

I love a good debate. I was recently searching YouTube for a specific video I once viewed, not of a debate but of a lecture, when I stumbled across a promising title and clicked it. Amazing Christian Apologist Destroys Atheist … Continue reading →

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Government Welfare Reform: Part One

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Nick Carden

Part one of an opinion about drug-testing measures being added to government aid programs assisting the poor. This addresses constitutionality of the measure and touches on some differences between governmental welfare and Church purpose. Continue reading →

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Frustrations of blogging: Jiminy Cricket and spam-bots

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Nick Carden

Learn from the mistake of a beginning blogger, kill spam-bots with a WordPress plugin from the start. See what I decided to use and why. Continue reading →

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Just a thought

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Nick Carden

Sometimes we learn to appreciate things over time and in unusual ways. See how the book of Leviticus can still be thought provoking today. Continue reading →

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New anti-drug campaign

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Nick Carden

Review and analysis of article featured on msnbc.com Continue reading →

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Feeling underappreciated

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Nick Carden

Perspective and advice for anyone who thinks their efforts are overlooked, their work unappreciated, or their time wasted on serving the needs of others. Continue reading →

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Brief word on karma

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Nick Carden

Admonishment for believers mixing Eastern religious concepts into their Christianity. Continue reading →

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Brief word on prayer

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Nick Carden

Prayer is a privilege and a mandate for believers. The most powerful thing a Christian can do is submit his/her heart to prayer. Know why?.. Continue reading →

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