Peter Kreeft on Moral Relativism

"No culture in history has ever embraced moral relativism and survived. Our own culture, therefore, will either (1) be the first, and disprove history's clearest lesson, or (2) persist in its relativism and die, or (3) repent of its relativism and live. There is no other option."

- Peter Kreeft
The Philosophy of Jesus, pp. 118

Peter Kreeft on the Truth of the Gospels

"Here is a strong argument for the truth of the Gospels, for Christianity: Christ could not possibly be fictional, for if no one in the world even now, after 2,000 years of knowing Him, can write convincing fiction about Him, if no one can imagine ‘what would Jesus do’ in a convincing way, as they can imagine what Alexander or Buddha or Augustine or Lincoln or Churchill would do, then how could a few Jewish fisherman 2,000 years ago write such incredibly original, unprecedented creative fiction based on nothing? This character could not possibly have been invented because He still cannot be invented. He can only be real."

- Peter Kreeft
The Philosophy of Jesus, pp. 58-59

Book Review: The Philosophy of Jesus by Peter Kreeft

The Philosophy of Jesus by Peter Kreeft is a short, pocket-sized book of just 150 pages. From the title one might wonder what sort of philosophy book this might be. The author explains who this book is for on the first page:

“It is for both Christians and non-Christians. It’s designed to show Christians a new dimension of Jesus: Jesus the philosopher. And it’s designed to show non-Christians a new dimension of philosophy, a new philosophy and a new philosopher. It’s not designed to convert them.” (1)

Apologist Interview: Peter Kreeft

Today's interview is with Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College and at the King's College, in New York City. He talks about his background and influences, his view of philosophy and theology, why we should learn logic (and his logic textbook), etiquette in evaluating arguments, Socratic method & dialogue, caring for the soul, dealing with difficult and loaded questions, preparation for apologetics dialogue (it's not just study), cultivating integrity and character, advice for being a life-long learner, and using literature in apologetics.

Full Interview MP3 Audio here (33 min)

Among Kreeft's over 60 books are these recommended titles:
• Handbook of Christian Apologetics
• Pocket Handbook of Christian Apologetics
• Socratic Logic
• A Refutation of Moral Relativism
• Heaven, the Heart's Deepest Longing
• Jesus Shock

Enjoy.

Note: This interview does not endorse a Roman Catholic position.

Saddleback's Annual Apologetics Weekend: Who is Jesus?

This is Saddleback Church's 2nd annual apologetics weekend. These are five lectures on the topic of: Who is Jesus? Audio is linked below. For video, click through to the media channels.

• Chris Wright: Jesus Before He Was Born
• Scott McKnight: The Radical Message of Jesus
• Peter Kreeft: The Shocking Life of Jesus
• Greg Koukl: Jesus' Miraculous Death & Resurrection
• Philipp Yancey: The Jesus Left Behind - The Body of Christ

Saddleback audio and video channels here. Podcast in iTunes here.

Enjoy.

Sunday Quote: Peter Kreeft on Arguments

"An argument in apologetics, when actually used in dialogue, is an extension of the arguer. The arguer's tone, sincerity, care, concern, listening, and respect matter as much as his or her logic - probably more. The world was won for Christ not by arguments but by sanctity: 'What you are speaks so loud, I can hardly hear what you say.'"

- Peter Kreeft (Pocket Handbook of Christian Apologetics)

Arguments for God's Existence MP3 by Peter Kreeft

Philosopher Peter Kreeft presents this great lecture on Arguments for God's Existence. He talks about the types of proofs, Pascal's wager, first cause arguments, cosmological arguments, arguments from design, morality, desire, and more. There is a lot of great content packed into this 76-minute lecture - Kreeft does the same in his Handbook of Christian Apologetics. The lecture also includes some interesting Q&A. You might also want to check out Kreeft's website with 20 arguments for the existence of God.

Full MP3 Audio here.

Enjoy.

Pro-Life Logic by Peter Kreeft MP3 Audio

In this lecture given at Georgetown University, philosopher Peter Kreeft discusses the logic of the pro-life position. He discusses scientific law, natural law, civil law, and human rights. Another good pro-life audio resource.

Full MP3 Audio here. (70 min)

Listen.

What was last year's post? See here.

A Refutation of Moral Relativism MP3 Audio by Peter Kreeft

Philosopher Peter Kreeft presents a talk entitled: A refutation of moral relativism.

Note: audio quality is not optimal, but tolerable. A transcript can be found here.
Find Kreeft's book refuting moral relativism here.

Full MP3 Audio here.

Enjoy.

Evidence for the Resurrection of Christ by Peter Kreeft

Dr. Peter Kreeft presents an article on the evidence for the resurrection of Christ. Kreeft presents 5 different theories and offers a critique of each.
This was recently featured over at Truthbomb Apologetics, along with this nice resurrection post, which included this flash video.

Article here.

Have a blessed Easter holiday.

The Case For Objective Moral Values MP3 Audio by Peter Kreeft

Peter Kreeft presents an interesting Socratic dialogue entitled: The Case for Objective Moral Values. While you're at it, check out his Twenty Arguments for the Existence of God. More various audio by Peter Kreeft here.

Original Media from Veritas.

Full MP3 Audio here.

Enjoy.