097 - Paul Copan - Is God a Vindictive Bully

Dec 5, 2022 · 58m 31s
097 - Paul Copan - Is God a Vindictive Bully
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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Paul Copan on the themes in his latest book: Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old...

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Paul Copan on the themes in his latest book: Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments. https://a315.co/3FgJs1r

0:44 - Intro, and Chad’s atheist role-play
5:33 - Intro to Paul Copan
11:30 - How important is it to read Old Testament texts with discernment?
15:30 - Why continue writing about the topic of “the God of the OT”?
22:54 - Paul lays out the landscape of views from “critics within”
30:33 - What is the proper role of our own moral intuitions when looking at challenging things in the Old Testament?
38:48 - Should we “unhitch” the Old Testament from the New?
44:35 - How do we read and handle imprecatory Psalms in scripture?
50:14 - What would you say to someone who has walked away from the faith because they cannot accept Old Testament portrayals of God?

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*Helpful links:*

Paul Copan’s Website: www.paulcopan.com

BOOKS:

Is God a Moral Monster? - https://a315.co/3FhmVln

Did God Really Command Genocide?: Coming to Terms with the Justice of God - https://a315.co/3Fip5kM

True for You, But Not for Me: Overcoming Objections to Christian Faith - https://a315.co/3VlIdns

When God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide to Everyday Apologetics
https://a315.co/3VJQp0J

That's Just Your Interpretation: Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith - https://a315.co/3XOaXXq

"How Do You Know You're Not Wrong?" - https://a315.co/3uiH4AY

DEBATE:
Unbelievable? Can the Canaanite conquest be reconciled with a God of love? Paul Copan vs Randal Rauser - https://a315.co/3EVEB4n

Palm Beach Atlantic University Masters in Apologetics
https://a315.co/3B2CLxD

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