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#1 And God Is Not Good, Either
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01/04/13 • 9 min
Christopher Hitchens' book observed, "God is Not Great." While we're at it, God doesn't seem particularly good, either. Take a look at the slavery, genocide, and general barbarity the all-loving Creator of the universe apparently approves of, and "good" doesn't seem to apply.
#40 Taking a Break
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04/04/13 • 1 min
The podcast is going on vacation. I've enjoyed chatting with you. I'll be focusing on the blog: www.patheos.com/blogs/crossexamined. Please visit!
04/03/13 • 6 min
Apologists love to bring up the women at the tomb. Women weren't reliable witnesses in Jewish culture at the time, so why would the gospel authors place them there if the story weren't true? However, a little scrutiny unravels this story. (For the podcast transcript, search for the title at www.Patheos.com/Blogs/CrossExamined)
04/01/13 • 6 min
Imagine throwing your Net of Truth into the water. You want to pull up truth and nothing but the truth. What is your procedure for winnowing fact from fiction? (For the podcast transcript, search for the title at www.Patheos.com/Blogs/CrossExamined)
#37 Contradictions in the Resurrection Account
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03/30/13 • 6 min
How many days did Jesus teach after his resurrection? Was it 40 days as Acts says or less than one as Luke says? Matthew writes about an earthquake that opened graves and sent reanimated corpses walking around Jerusalem. Why didn't the other gospels write about this remarkable event? These and many more contradictions make us wonder if the gospel account is history or merely legend. (For the podcast transcript, search for the title at www.Patheos.com/Blogs/CrossExamined)
#36 10 Reasons the Crucifixion Story Makes No Sense
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03/28/13 • 7 min
The crucifixion story? Not that big a deal. Here are 10 reasons why it makes no sense. (For the podcast transcript, search for the title at www.Patheos.com/Blogs/CrossExamined)
#35 Religion and Sports: Just Cultural Traits?
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03/25/13 • 3 min
Religion and sports both have important dates throughout the calendar. They both have sacred designs and special clothes. They both have revered spaces. Superstition in sports is like supernatural belief in religion. They both create an "us" and a "them. " How far can we take this comparison? (For the podcast transcript, search for the title at www.Patheos.com/Blogs/CrossExamined)
03/22/13 • 5 min
The Christian accepts the claims of the gospels. Contrast this with another claim: that aliens have visited the earth. Since that claim beats the Jesus story on every point, does that mean you must accept alien claims? (For the podcast transcript, search for the title at www.Patheos.com/Blogs/CrossExamined)
#33 Thoughtless Thinking About Homosexuality
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03/20/13 • 7 min
An online Christian ministry has a flabby argument against homosexuality and same-sex marriage that needs dismantling. (For the podcast transcript, search for the title at www.Patheos.com/Blogs/CrossExamined)
#2 Scientist Thinking vs Lawyer Thinking
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01/05/13 • 4 min
Consider two kinds of thinking--scientist thinking and lawyer thinking. Each has its place, but we fool ourselves when we use one but pretend that we're using another.
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How many episodes does Cross Examined have?
Cross Examined currently has 40 episodes available.
What topics does Cross Examined cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Atheism, Apologetics, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Cross Examined?
The episode title '#39 Women at the Tomb Are Weak Evidence for the Resurrection' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Cross Examined?
The average episode length on Cross Examined is 6 minutes.
How often are episodes of Cross Examined released?
Episodes of Cross Examined are typically released every 2 days.
When was the first episode of Cross Examined?
The first episode of Cross Examined was released on Jan 4, 2013.
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