I'm joined by Dr. Brian Cutter and Dr. Philip Swenson to discuss their forthcoming article titled, "The Omission Theodicy" linked below.https://philarchive.org/rec/CUTTOT0:00 Intro1:01 What is a Subsumption Theodicy?10:27 What is the Omission Theodicy?15:42 Objection 1- Why Not Cut Out the Middle Man?20:31 Objection 2- It’s Not Worth the Cost23:46 Objection 3- What About Sufferer Centered Requirements?27:46 Objection 4- It’s Ad hoc with Wild & Implausible Speculations30:57 Objection 5- This Doesn't Fit With the Bible36:36 Advantages of the Omission Theodicy Over Other Theodicies53:21 Jordan's Final Thoughts on the Theodicy56:27 A Lingering QuestionLinks to two interview with Dr. Philip Swenson on objections to free will theodicieshttps://youtu.be/-QbYRxcz_qc?si=dlMWZc5426EjBjoIhttps://youtu.be/Wu7Vw6iDSgs?si=WFhYKTG7tIN4Fo21I am in need of your financial support. After losing several patrons recently, giving is down currently about $150/month. Please consider becoming a patron for as $5, $10, or $25 per month. To partner with me go tohttps://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future videos, please email me attheanalyticchristian[at]gmail[dot]com

In this episode, two Christian scholars, Dr. Peter Enns and Dr. William Lane Craig, discuss differing views on the historicity of Adam and Eve. 00:00 Adam and Eve - Mere Fiction or Reality?00:37 What’s at Stake? (Dr. Enns)01:46 What's at Stake? (Dr. Craig)06:44 Agreement & Disagreement on What's at Sake09:42 Ad- Career Mentorship Program (Christians for Impact)11:11 What is the Genre of Genesis 1-11? (Dr. Enns)17:47 What is the Genre of Genesis 1-11? (Dr. Craig)25:01 Disagreement on Use of Genealogies as Indications of Historicity36:25 What did the Apostle Paul think about the Historicity of Adam and Eve? (Dr. Enns)41:04 What did the Apostle Paul think about the Historicity of Adam and Eve? (Dr. Craig)44:27 Disagreement on the Doctrine of Inspiration46:50 How does the Science of Human Origins bear on the Historicity of Adam and Eve?52:56 Jordan's Summary of the Discussion54:28 Dr. Enn's Concluding Thoughts56:03 Dr. Craig's Concluding Thoughts56:20 Which Video to Watch NextLink to FREE Career Mentorship Programhttps://bit.ly/3YEziAzLink to Dr. Enns bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Adam-Bible-Doesnt-Origins/dp/158743315XLink to Dr. Craig's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Quest-Historical-Adam-Scientific-Exploration/dp/080287911X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17MKDKJCCM8R3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ql0XKZFADeK2oT474qXQSRQAovkKXUBbaPdEGiazO8TNsXnf1MxjxY2ps_UHZ4OIluNkeZzQFudh7n-NHDV29sw0j7f1UhlmhI5edaw0AORTCeMI70pq0ruTim4MQOJ2t5WSnTE0BZw5ZaRJWBgk7fzAf29iaFYMTB01W0gwrAk.tiCoFwpXJF-N68sftSKR9S0DT32PXRXelWCNFbmvSnY&dib_tag=se&keywords=william+lane+craig+historical+adam&qid=1735012818&s=books&sprefix=william+lane+craig+historical+adam%2Cstripbooks%2C110&sr=1-1Please consider supporting this ministry by becoming a patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future interviews, email me at theanalyticchristian@gmail.com

Dr. John H. Walton joined me to discuss the updates to his book on the Lost World of Genesis One.Link to the bookhttps://www.amazon.com/New-Explorations-Lost-World-Genesis/dp/1514004917/ref=asc_df_1514004917?mcid=0396e0d0e7ec3714bd5d628e5bd2d8ed&hvocijid=16802412791478193463-1514004917-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16802412791478193463&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9014313&hvtargid=pla-2281435179098&psc=1I am in need of your financial support. After losing several patrons recently, giving is down about $150/month. Please consider becoming a patron for as $5, $10, or $25 per month. To partner with me go tohttps://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future videos, please email me attheanalyticchristian[at]gmail[dot]com