Plantinga - Advice to Christian Philosophers

Odeliya had asked for a link to Plantinga’s article “Advice to Christian Philosophers”. It contains some great stuff on determinism, but its value goes far beyond that. Enjoy!!!

http://www.leaderu.com/truth/1truth10.html

Comments

Anonymous said…
Appreciate the link, Dan. Platinga rocks! It’s very refreshing to see a professor with such a clear and open perspective. Was an interesting read, in many ways.

See, I go to a state school- breeding ground of clinical liberalism- and most of my professors are left, some collectable editions are ultra-left. They promote an absolute freedom of thought, but, in comparison to Platinga, very constrained in their vision. Quite a paradox!:)

Thanks again and may God bless you richly,
Odeliya.
April 9, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Godismyjudge said…
Dear Odeliya,

Christians have more data!!!

God be with you,
Dan
April 9, 2008 at 9:38 PM
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