English mathematician and physicist Sir Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727) contemplates the force of gravity, as the famous story goes, on seeing an apple fall in his orchard, circa 1665. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

What if I told you gravity doesn't exist? Not in the sense that we would all be floating around as though in space, but in the sort of way that it doesn't exist how we understand it? Many would scratch their heads and push aside such a silly suggestion, but one physicist is arguing just that: gravity does not exist. His research and thesis is starting to make a splash among scientific and media circles, and the arguments he presents are enticing. The rather rare attempt to re-examine one of the more presuppositional theories of science, that is, the law of gravity, is intriguing and should not be under-emphasized. But this recent (though somewhat reluctant) allowance to question one of the pillars of physics as we understand it leads us to a natural objection: If gravity can be questioned, why can't evolution?
 
 
Eiffel Tower

"Why Should Anyone Believe Anything At All?" is a new piece posted over at TakingEveryThoughtCaptive.com, and it's asking a serious question. Pastor Chris Strevel's sermon displays why only the biblical worldview can provide the foundation to know anything. Fans of presuppositional apologetics and Dr. Greg Bahnsen will enjoy this excellent first part of a three-part series. To give it a read, click here.

For a great collection of presuppositional apologetics articles, including those by Dr. Greg Bahnsen, Douglas Wilson, John Frame, and, of course, Cornelius Van Til, visit Vantil.info. Not sure what presuppositional apologetics is all about? We recommend Greg Bahnsen's excellent lectures, now online on YouTube, starting with "The Myth of Neutrality".
 
Inherit the Wind 03/31/2010
 
John Thomas Scopes On Trial

The Scopes Trial is easily one of the most recognizable public exchanges between Creationists and Evolutionists in history. Since the trial in 1925, it has been popularized in a variety of plays and in film - most notably that of Inherit the Wind. The play, though now commonly considered an accurate portrayal of the historic event, grossly misrepresents the factual accounts and details of the trial. The Answers Research Journal has a new article titled "Inherit the Wind" by Jerry Bergman which examines such inaccuracies and compares them with the actual historical record of the now infamous Scopes Trial. Bergman has crafted a coherant, informative piece which enlightens the often narrow perception of the event and provides a humble examination of the danger of such biased, stereotypical depiction. You can read Bergman's article by clicking here.
 
 
Music Mogul David Geffen Gives Beach Access To Public

Abstract: The debate over the existence of God has spanned the centuries and generations.  The theist and the atheist, as well as all in between, are at odds with each other at every fundamental point.  The question cannot be taken lightly, for its answer bears many practical, ethical, and philosophical implications. If God is real, then the way one approaches moral dilemmas, perception of the meaning of life, and understanding of the historical past, present, and future is directly contingent upon such revelation.  If God does not exist, then these same aspects and attitudes towards reality are likewise radically altered.  It is the purpose of this analytical work to demonstrate the existence of the Judeo-Christian God and explain the epistemological and presuppostional prerequisites in answering this question.
 
The Great Debate 08/07/2009
 
I just recently finished listening to “The Great Debate: Does God Exist?” between Dr. Greg Bahnsen and Dr. Gordon Stein from 1985.
For those who have not ever listened to it, I highly reccomend it as it shows perhaps the most effective way to rationally and logically defend the Faith.
It has been hailed as a tough blow to the non-Christian due to how effective Dr. Bahnsen was in defending the logic of the existence of God. Both men are extremely intelligent, and listening to the exchange is a pleasure.
Dr. Bahnsen’s use of presuppositional apologetics is a topic I hope to write about later.

You can listen to the first part of the debate here on YouTube and then follow the the rest by clicking on the consecutive links.

Be sure to come back and let us know what you thought!