Why “Sky Daddy” Fails: Debunking a Lazy Insult Against God Tags: #christianity #apologetics #faith #logic #theology There’s a term some atheists like to throw around—“sky daddy.” You’ve probably seen it in comment sections or memes, tossed like a grenade meant to shut down the conversation. It's not meant to spark discussion; it’s meant to ridicule. But here’s the thing: It’s not an argument. It’s a caricature. And like most caricatures, it reveals more about the one mocking than the one being mocked. 1. It’s Based on a Straw Man No serious Christian believes God is some bearded man living in the clouds. That’s a cartoon version. The actual Christian claim is far richer, deeper, and more philosophically grounded. Scripture describes God as: Eternal (Psalm 90:2) Spirit, not material (John 4:24) The sustainer of all things (Colossians...
WOW, Colbert handled him better than the globetrotters handle a basketball!
ReplyDeleteI bet Colbert would like to become a CS team member! Either way, we need to present him an honorary CS team member certificate!
I saw some more good apologetics from an unlikely source this weekend from Kathy Ireland who was speaking against abortion on the Huckabee show.
ReplyDeleteI don't deny that, but the arguments were pretty good...
ReplyDeleteThe question that comes up with me is why someone like Ehrman, who is at least pretending to be a serious scholar, would go on a show like this? He must know that it's a no-win proposition for him.
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