Category Archives: Correspondence

A collection of letters written to Christians.

Facing Scripture 2 – An Open Letter to Charles

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

Facing Scripture 2 – An Open Letter to Charles In response to – https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/04/28/facing-scripture/#comment-17579 Dear Charles It would seem that you are not satisfied with the responses that I wrote in response to your response. You want something more “careful.” … Continue reading →

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“Changed Lives” – A Letter from Jim

Posted on March 19, 2015 by

Dear … I understand that your life may have changed in remarkable ways since you came to believe in Jesus. But I am not sure why you think this amounts to proof of anything. Many people put their faith in … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Brother Gilbert

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

An Open Letter to Brother Gilbert I want to open this letter by welcoming you to the discussion forum on this blog. I strongly disagree with almost everything you wrote but I commend you for your respectful (if condescending) tone. … Continue reading →

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A Chain Cannot be Stronger than its Weakest Link – Response to David

Posted on January 27, 2015 by

This letter is a response to David’s comments – you can read them here – 2015/01/26 at 11:25 am     2015/01/26 at 5:33 pm David I find this conversation to be most instructive so I have taken the liberty of making it … Continue reading →

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3 Challenges – excerpt from Supplement to Contra Brown

Posted on January 12, 2015 by

# 7 – The seventh line of reasoning relates to the prohibition against idolatry.   As a general rule, the argument about the authenticity of the traditions of Judaism is not very relevant to the debate between Judaism and Christianity. … Continue reading →

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Definitions – An Open Letter to “Concerned” Reader

Posted on December 29, 2014 by

Definitions – An Open Letter to “Concerned” Reader Dear Concerned Reader I am writing this letter not only in response to a recent comment of yours (https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/12/21/channuka-excerpt-from-contra-brown/#comment-16337 ) but my letter addresses your entire approach in your comments on this … Continue reading →

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Childishly Easy – An Open Response to Charles

Posted on November 20, 2014 by

Childishly Easy – An Open Response to Charles This article is in response to Charles Soper’s comments: https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/excerpt-from-a-written-debate-with-dr-brown-3/#comment-15693 https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/excerpt-from-a-written-debate-with-dr-brown-3/#comment-15735 https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/excerpt-from-a-written-debate-with-dr-brown-3/#comment-15897 Charles You define the “watershed” between us as a debate about God’s nature. Your assessment has no basis in reality. … Continue reading →

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