Preston Jones is a history professor at a Christian college. He's also a fan of the punk band Bad Religion. BA's lead singer, Greg Graffin, happens to have a PhD in zoology, and his dissertation discusses evolution, atheism and naturalism. Jones sent Graffin an email that sparked a long discussion ranging over a lot of topics but centering on their two faiths: Christianity and naturalism.
The book is a good read, although there's more relationship building than apologetics. Jones in his introduction warns those who have studied apologetics that this will likely frustrate them. It did. That aside it was really good to see a Christian treat a skeptic with real respect. Graffin deserves some real respect, too. He's asking really good questions from a very solid standpoint (I think he overestimates the results of his research, but that's what dissertations are all about, isn't it?).
If you're in the mood for quirky approach to apologetics, check it out. If you like BA's music, check it out. If you want bullet points about apologetics or evidential discussions, skip this.
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You suggested this when I told you about discussions I get into with someone on Facebook. Its really rough for me. I'm in one right now. If ever you have a few minutes and want to talk about it, I could use some feedback, encouragement, and direction. sometime.
Could apologetics at its best be more relationship building and less bullet points?
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