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Reasonable Faith AdelaideIntroduction
AgendaIntroduction to Reasonable Faith AdelaideA sample presentation – The Existence of GodIntroduction to the On Guard SeriesQuestions and open discussionSupper
AcknowledgementsReasonable Faith SubscribersTabor CollegeGraeme Clark Research InstituteAdelaide City Bible ForumHoly Trinity Anglican Church – Fellowship
GroupIngle Farm Baptist ChurchFriends who help me even if they think I am
sillyCooks in the kitchen
What is Apologetics?Always be prepared to give an answer (or
defence - apologia) to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:15)
Apologetics is not saying you are sorryApologia is Greek for “defence” as in a court
of lawChristian apologetics is how to defend what
the Bible teachesMaking a case for the truth of the Christian
faith
Why is Apologetics Important?1. Shaping Culture2. Strengthening Believers3. Winning Unbelievers
Unreasonable FaithThe public perception:
Faith is believing something you know ain’t true. (Mark Twain)
Faith means blind trust, in the absence of evidence, even in the teeth of evidence. (Richard Dawkins, The Selfish Gene)
Is this your view of Faith?
Who is Reasonable Faith?US Apologetics Organisationwww.reasonablefaith.orgHeaded by William Lane Craig
William Lane CraigResearch Professor of
Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in California
Phds in Kalam Cosmological Argument and historical evidence for resurrection
Outstanding debater
Why Reasonable Faith?Many outstanding apologetic organizationsRF has a large body of resources, books,
DVDs, debates, podcasts etcClear presentationAs good as anyWhy not?Not limited to Reasonable FaithGood place to start
Reasonable Faith AdelaideLocal Chapter of Reasonable Faith USLocal Chapters all over the worldAustralian chapters in Melbourne, Tasmania and
AdelaideUse and promote resources of Reasonable Faith
USNon-denominationalMainstream Christian views (Nicene Creed)Main task is apologeticsUnique in SAAddressing a huge need
Who am I?Lay person – Electrical EngineerResearch Fellow at Uni SAFormer contributor to Australian SkepticCurrent contributor to The Investigator MagazineElder at Ingle Farm BaptistAttend Holy Trinity AnglicanUndertaking Graduate Diploma in Philosophy at
Tabor CollegeApproved to be a director of a Reasonable Faith
Chapter
Types of ActivitiesPublic talks on apologetic items of interestTraining in apologetics
ContentStrategy (tactics, manner)
Development of brochures for use by lay people
Debates with those who hold opposing viewsWeb site
www.reasonablefaithadelaide.org.au Blogs and other resources
Immediate PlansOn Guard – signature RF resource8 Training sessionDress Rehearsals with sympathetic audienceConstructive criticismTrying various formats to see what worksTraining people in public presentation
FinancesNot for profit organisationNot for lossAll volunteers - No paid staffOnly minor expenses for suppers,
incorporation and insuranceGrateful to Tabor College for infrastructure
support