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Entries from April 4th, 2011

Contra Mundum: Why Does God Allow Suffering?

April 4th, 2011 29 Comments

22 February 2011 “may well be New Zealand’s darkest day”; these were the words of Prime Minister John Key in the aftermath of the earthquake which devastated the South Island’s largest city Christchurch. The death toll is expected to be over 200, many more have been injured, have lost property and now live in fear […]

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Fallacy Friday: Ad Populum (Appeals to Popularity)

April 2nd, 2011 16 Comments

This week I am going to look at the ad populum fallacy. Ad populum is Latin for “appeal to the people”. This fallacy occurs when a person argues that a particular claim is true because a large number of people accept it. Put crudely it contends that a position is true because it is popular – […]

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Madeleine’s Birthday Today

April 2nd, 2011 4 Comments

Dear Madeleine, You are a wonderful life partner, a supportive colleague and my closest friend. Your commitment support and love these last 13 years has been truly a blessing from God. Have a wonderful birthday today, I and the kids love and adore you. lots of love, Matt

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