Objections to Christianity

Smith examines the Christian faith's claim that there is only one way to know who God is, what he wants, and wha the proposes to do. 1. The Old Testament is outspokenly monotheistic 2. One God, one shrine, one priesthood, one atonement 3. One people, one nation enjoying the covenant mercy of one God 4. One king 5. One destiny through him 6. Jesus Christ of Nazareth - the incarnate presence of God 7. We are obliged to witness Talk is followed by questions, Cassette label reads : "Objections to Christianity : exclusivism Bruce Smith 10.7.91 Robert Menzies School of Christian studies"

Smith gives his definition of objectivity in contrast to Emmanuel Kant. Smith shows that there are facts and truth, and how people interact with them. Smith shows that there is reliability in the translation of the books of the Bible, and that they are factual. Smith looks at the effect of the gospel writers repostition us with objectivity, so that we can make an assessment. He uses Luke 1 as an example. Smith shows that if we look at the public events, then we see the public ministry of Christ, and is this sufficient to explain both the energy of those who wrote the New Testament, and their level of hostility. He looks at Matthew as a case study. Smith shows that the calmness of the gospels is so remarkable, and that this makes the miracles. He adds that they also reflect Christ's compassion.He shows that the records of those who are not enthusiastic support those who are enthusiastic. Talk is followed by questions., Cassette label reads : "Objections to Christianity : Objective truth Bruce Smith 11.7.91 Robert Menzies School of Christian studies" Joint file of m4258 and m4259a

Smith examines the Christian faith's claim that there is only one way to know who God is, what he wants, and what the proposes to do. 1. The Old Testament is outspokenly monotheistic 2. One God, one shrine, one priesthood, one atonement 3. One Kingdom 4. 5. 6. Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Cassette label reads : "Objections to Christianity : suffering Bruce Smith 09.7.91 Robert Menzies School of Christian studies" Second half has white noise.