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Has David Hume shown that it can never be reasonable to believe in miracles? Part 2

This second article critiques David Hume’s classic argument against miracles, exploring concerns about circular reasoning, probability, and science, and shows why Christians can reasonably consider the resurrection of Jesus as historically credible.

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Has David Hume shown that it can never be reasonable to believe in miracles? Part 1

Unpacking David Hume’s influential argument against miracles, Max explains Hume's principles of probability, testimony, and uniform experience, and sets the stage for exploring philosophical responses in a follow-up discussion.

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Holistic Dualism: How to Best Love God and Love Others

In this final article, Stan W. Wallace explains how an understanding of holistic dualism leads to better loving God and loving others.

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A Tale of Two Anthropologies: Physicalism and Holistic Dualism

In the first article in this series, Wallace outlined two prominent answers to the fundamental question “What is a human being?” In this second article, Wallace will argue against one answer (physicalism) and in favour of the alternative (holistic dualism).

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The Relationship of Neuroscience and the Soul

Are we ultimately bodies—purely physical things? Or are we ultimately souls—immaterial things? Or are we a combination of the two? What are the implications of our answer to this question for how we follow Jesus’ greatest commandment to love God and others?

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If God exists, why is it hard to tell?

Oxford philosopher Max Baker-Hytch speaks with Sara Stevenson about “evidential ambiguity” — the idea that evidence for God is not always clear. They discuss different ways people search for truth, what kinds of evidence are publicly available, and why uncertainty does not necessarily rule out God’s existence.

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How can we explain Near Death Experiences?

What can near-death experiences tell us about the relationship between the mind and the brain? In this conversation, Max Baker-Hytch and Sharon Dirckx explore the scientific and philosophical implications of NDEs—and what they might reveal about consciousness, the soul, and the possibility of life beyond death.

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Does miraculous healing still happen today?

Can claims of miraculous healing withstand scientific scrutiny? In this talk, Lara Buchanan examines real-life case studies, medical records, and academic research into healing through prayer. Do these reports suggest something beyond natural explanation—and if so, what might that mean for how we seek and understand truth?

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Did Jesus really rise from the dead?

The resurrection of Jesus is central to Christianity—but is there real evidence for it? In this discussion, Oxford philosopher Max Baker-Hytch and OCCA speaker Lara Buchanan examine historical records, eyewitness accounts, and alternative theories. Watch to explore the case for the resurrection: what does the evidence actually show?

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How can I find meaning in my pain?

Alanzo Paul examines the profound question of God and suffering from a Christian perspective, exploring how God could allow suffering in our world. Through a combination of philosophical analysis, theological insights, and personal stories, he reflects on how faith can help us find meaning in the midst of pain and hardship.

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Are Science and Religion Compatible?

In this lecture from the FEUER conference, Max Baker-Hytch challenges claims that science disproves God's existence. Using philosophical arguments, he asserts that a naturalistic framework fails to explain phenomena such as consciousness and the fine-tuning of our universe, and suggests that theism remains a viable belief system today.

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What are the Ethics of Persuasion?

Are arguments for God manipulative? Mark Lanier, a trial lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience, addresses the ethics of persuasion and differentiates between arguments based on reason and integrity, and propaganda, which manipulates emotion and biases without logical reasoning.

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