Overview Of Our New Study:October\November

Wednesdays in October- inductive Bible study looking at selected passages regarding personified evil...please bring a Bible to group! Normal schedule (2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesdays).

Saturday October 25- gather at my place or another venue for a viewing of The Exorcism Of Emily Rose. This is more than just the average scream-fest, there is a larger point here that will nicely meld with our themes for September and October- very unique treatment. In the same way that M. Night Shymalan used a supposed alien invasion to set up themes of doubt and faith in Signs, this film uses a supposed demonic possession to set up a discussion of deeper truths. Front and center: is the devil real? And: if there is a God, why is there evil, at all? Please do not miss this, even if you normally shun hair-raisers. BASED ON A TRUE STORY!

Then, in November, we'll work our way through The Screwtape Letters.

Complete Video Online!

Part 1\15..when I last checked all 15 are still available.

Recommended Resource

Finding God In The Questions by Timothy Johnson, MD

Outline Of Craig's Argument

A. There is no good evidence Atheism is true
B. There is good evidence Christianity is true
  1. The evidence points to a creator of the universe
  2. The evidence points to an intelligent designer of the cosmos
  3. The evidence points to God as the source of objective moral values
  4. The evidence points to God revealing himself decisively in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth
    • empty tomb
    • post ressurection appearcnes
    • the origin of the Christian faith
  5. God can be immediately known and experienced apart from "evidence"

Dinner- This Month!

To help ease us into group after our late summer break, we will be eating together during our meetings, this month! Please let us know you are coming so we know how many to prepare for, and please arrive as early as possible (6:45) to help move things along.

Menu!

September 10: Chef's salad

September 17: Hearty beef stew

September 24: Jambalaya

Bread and drinks served with all three!

Schedule

We meet on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of each month, at 6:45pm. Our typical format is coffee, and chat 6:45-7, and discussion\study, 7-8:15. We conclude promptly by 8:15 so those of us with children or early morning school\work schedules stay happy :-)

Our Current Study: September 2008

We are discussing the evidence for God by working through the video of a debate that took place several years ago between the President of American Atheists, and a Christian apologist. It is very well done, credible, and thought provoking. Believers, doubters, and others welcome.

We'll break the multimedia into three sections so as to allow plenty of time for "real time" interaction and discussion, as well as mix in food, friends, and fun.