Wednesday, September 30, 2020

PhD: Twitter quote 5

PhD: Twitter quote 5

Photo: Pinterest; Lampeter, Wales

Delton Lewis Scudder (1940) writes that the problem of evil arises from the theistic attempt to be loyal to the concepts concerning: (1) the sovereignty of God, who is the creator and sustainer of the universe, (2) the reality of evils in the world, and (3) the goodness of God. 

SCUDDER, DELTON, LEWIS (1940) Tennant’s Philosophical Theology, London, Oxford University Press.

Edited Twitter version

Scudder writes that the problem of evil arises from the theistic attempt to be loyal to the concepts of the sovereignty of God, the creator and sustainer of the universe, the reality of evils in the world, and the goodness of God. 

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Presidential Debate: Evolving comments in progress

Presidential Debate: Evolving comments in progress

Photo from economist.com

In my Zoom group Saturday evenings 21:30 PDT, Vancouver time; I estimate five of my friends think Donald Trump will easily defeat Joe Biden, and approximately three friends reason Joe Biden will easily defeat Donald Trump. 

I have no definitive, definite opinion: Biden is the more experienced statesmen, while Trump is the aggressive attacking type.

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Debate comments

Dr. Russ

COVID-19

Biden is the more polished debater and wisely looks at the camera on key points.

Anonymous One

Debate comments 

Trump keeps calling Covid "The Chinese plague". Very racist. 

Dr. Fauci was initially against mask wearing according to Trump. 

Trump also said if Biden could get the crowds he would hold rallies with no social distancing just like he does. Chris needs to jump on Trump more. 

Poor moderating. He's letting Trump steamroll Biden.

Anonymous Two 

Hey, dude, did you know “they’re going to take out all the cows.”

Dr. Russ

CNN Dana Bash "That was a shitshow".

CNN Video

Anonymous Three

Trump was clearly beaten soundly. End of story.

Anonymous Four

Biden, “if you’re going to vote, vote early and vote often”. ie vote more than once omg

Dr. Russ

President Trump appeared strong on law and order, against violence from the far left, then did not clearly enough condemn violence and lack of law and order from the far right.

Anonymous Two

It was only a shit show when Trump was talking. Biden was policy oriented, calm, rational, and clearly concerned about his country. I think he likely won the presidency tonight.

Anonymous Five

I didn't warch it...can't do anything about the American election. Americans don't think like normal people...i only watched a few minutes...

Anonymous Six 

Anon 5 = Chucky? 

Trump clearly exasperated Biden a few times tonight with talking over him. Remember when Biden said “will you shut up man” and called him a “clown?” A BS tactic intended to disrupt that worked more than once this evening.

Dr. Russ

No word from Charles Nelson Chuckles as of yet...

Anonymous Six

I have no way of verifying any claims by either candidate but did burst out laughing a few times as both talked over the other, mostly Trump using it as a tactic to steal Biden's thunder and belittle his points. 

Anonymous

Anonymous Seven

I kept thinking, Trump bite your tongue...you’ll come out of it better if you appear as a civil debater...but that’s just not his style. Wallace should have had a loud Jeopardy style buzzer to stop the interruptions.

Monday, September 28, 2020

PhD: Twitter quote 4

PhD: Twitter quote 4

Photo is from the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, UWTSD.

Theologian John Frame (1999) notes that for many throughout history and today, the problem of evil is the most serious objection to Christian theism. Frame (1999: 1).

FRAME, JOHN M. (1999) ‘The Bible on the Problem of Evil: Insights from Romans 3:1-8,21-26; 5:1-5; 8:28-39’, IIIM Magazine Online, Volume 1, Number 33, October 11 to October 17, Fern Park, Florida, Third Millennium.

Third Mill.org 

2010 Theodicy and Practical Theology: PhD thesis, the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Lampeter 


Sunday, September 27, 2020

Zoom: Arne, the Norwegian Benny Hill photos (Version B)

Zoom: Arne, the Norwegian Benny Hill photos, Version B

Last evening, September 26, 2020; British Columbia, Alberta, Florida, Norway 


Thank you to Benny for taking the Zoom meetings photos.

Subjects

Biden versus Trump in a Presidential debate

China's possible political intentions for the western world

Biblical dating standards versus market value dating standards

Another lesson from Master Arne's Dating Tips: Eventually getting that overseas bride, waiting for Mother to die, and avoiding being found dead in an African ditch

I prayed for everyone individually in the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit
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Most Saturday evenings 21:30 PDT, Vancouver time

Russ Murray is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Russ Murray's Personal Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6209164709?pwd=S1FsWWVMSHFTTVh3OWlRalgxT2g1Zz09 Meeting ID: 620 916 4709 Passcode: 0jTaJp

Photo 1: Talen by me after the Zoom meeting.

Photo 2: Paraphrased

Dr. RNM: Arne I know you DO NOT DRINK, but you always appear like you just finished a twelve pack when you come on Zoom.

Charles Nelson Chuckles: Yes, and at 7 am.

Photo 3: Paraphrased

John Woo (As the everlastingly Zoom absent Bobby Buff mistakenly calls him): I am considering church options.

Dr. RNM: How about Salt Lake City?

Photo 4: Sir Robin was getting into the name changing act. Well-done, sir.