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Film Review of "The Examined Life" (Zeitgeist Films, 2009)

Apr 27, 2009 by Doug Groothuis | 1 Comments

Few feature films interview philosophers. They are typically neither photogenic nor entertaining. But "The Examined Life" interviews several philosophers, who speak in various nonacademic settings, usually while they are walking around. The interviewer says little or nothing. It is usually a ... [More]

Easter Life and the Facts of History

Apr 09, 2009 by Doug Groothuis | 0 Comments

Easter commemorates and celebrates a historical event unlike any other: the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But what is the significance of the resurrection? Can we know that it really happened? The four Gospels of the New Testament all report that Jesus predicted his death, burial, ... [More]

Why I am Pro-Life: A Short, Nonsectarian Argument

Apr 01, 2009 by Doug Groothuis | 0 Comments

Abortion is the intentional killing of a human fetus by chemical or surgical means. It should not be confused with miscarriage (which involves no human intention) or contraception (which uses various technologies to prohibit sperm and egg from meeting after sexual intercourse). Miscarriages are ... [More]