Cross Examined

Bob Seidensticker

4.2 (16)
CHRISTIANITY

Clear thinking about Christianity

04/04/2013

#40 Taking a Break

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!

2 min
04/03/2013

#39 Women at the Tomb Are Weak Evidence for the Resurrection

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)

7 min
04/01/2013

#38 Separating Fact From Fiction: How Does Christianity Fare?

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)

7 min
03/30/2013

#37 Contradictions in the Resurrection Account

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)

6 min
03/28/2013

#36 10 Reasons the Crucifixion Story Makes No Sense

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)

7 min
03/25/2013

#35 Religion and Sports: Just Cultural Traits?

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)

4 min
03/22/2013

#34 Don't Believe Christianity Until You Believe in Aliens

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)

6 min
03/20/2013

#33 Thoughtless Thinking About Homosexuality

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)

8 min

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16 Ratings

Great Application of Monty Hall puzzle

02/20/2013

vff65

I had heard this puzzle before and thought the solution was obvious. I never thought of applying the logic of this puzzle to all the competing religions, but Seidensticker's use is apropos.
Critical Thinking, Evidenced Based Thinking

01/11/2013

CityDude72

Bob's blog/podcast is a very refreshing read or listen because it doesn't just go along, mindlessly, with what the dominant religious culture believes. It examines the dominant religious cultures beliefs in a very thoughtful and intelligent style. If you like a blog that uses critical thinking, and follows where the evidence leads, this podcast is for you.

Clear thinking about Christianity

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Bob Seidensticker
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Cross Examined

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#40 Taking a Break

#39 Women at the Tomb Are Weak Evidence for the Resurrection

#38 Separating Fact From Fiction: How Does Christianity Fare?

#37 Contradictions in the Resurrection Account

#36 10 Reasons the Crucifixion Story Makes No Sense

#35 Religion and Sports: Just Cultural Traits?

#34 Don't Believe Christianity Until You Believe in Aliens

#33 Thoughtless Thinking About Homosexuality

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