View All or click a location below to filter. Dan brings up the problem of evil, if God is allpowerful but unwilling to help the suffering then he is evil. That is a deliberate and dishonest straw man of the, If there were a god, why are we having this debate? Led by the homosexual with perhaps the most credibility in evangelical circles, Jonathan Merritt, this flamboyant gaggle of fabulous gays are marching for Social Justice Pride. Todd looks forward to an argument/debate for if God does not exist. Dan says likewise, Todd has failed to prove the existence of his God because there is no evidence for this god. And yet, Finneys name keeps getting brought up repeatedly in an effort to convince evangelicals that the latest Social Justice fad isnt really a fad. When he did what was instructed and came out of the water, the Bible says his skin was like a child. So Naaman went to Israel, found this residence of this person, but when Naaman knocked on the door a servant answered. Todd says, "The God who spoke the world into existence in six literal 24hour days, would step off of his throne, come down and became one of us instead of crushing us like he bugs that we have been in behaving that way rebelliously toward our king, but instead he came down as one of us and died to save us so that all creation from all of eternity can go 'what a good god. Finally, Todd asks Eddie a which came first question. . One year, a 27yearold mother of four came in 11 weeks pregnant and seriously ill. Doctors and experts said if her pregnancy were not terminated, she would likely die, taking her unborn child with her. MAGIC). He has attacked Paul Washer, John MacArthur, Justin Peters, Phil Johnson, Todd Friel and men of far less importance or contribution (like myself). He was alive again shortly after. Todd says he did die and we celebrate it called Easter, which has been going on for thousands of years Hitchens adds in to no effect. He was supposed to come back during the time of his listeners, that was a direct promise, and he did not keep it. boo!". Sunday October 19 9:30 am-11:00 am: Todd moves on to talk about a dairy farm and again tries to appeal to humor. What a kind god. Todd points out that Baptists are the leading group with the highest divorce rates. Todd points out when Eddie said he would not send that innocent Buddhist to Hell, but Todd says there is a problem: there is no such thing as an innocent Buddhist, there is no such thing as an innocent child, there is not an innocent anybody on this planet. Scientists have proven that the eye can and has evolved. We look forward to seeing you! Try downloading another browser like Chrome or Firefox. If I was a betting man I'd go all in to say this guys motives are to gain YouTube fame, maybe sell a few books and make a bunch of money rather than to actually evangelize. Todd Friel studied to be a pastor for four years but neglected to actually get saved. Christians prepared. This year2019marks his 50th year of pulpit ministry at Grace Community Church. Just because the entire lost world seems to be in agreement with the New Calvinists on this topic doesnt mean (in and of itself) the New Calvinists are wrong. [17] Cameron told the audience he would prove the existence of God scientifically, without resorting to faith. Friel responds But if God allowed you life, wouldn't that be an act of kindness to you? Hitchens answers no, he does not want anyone's permission, especially when afterwards he is expected to grovel for eternity. Since matter, Dan begins by openly stating that he will not humble himself like a child and will not fall for that type of preaching. Eddie Tabash is the chairman of the national legal committee of Americans United for separation of Church and State. you killed part of God's well arranged plan." Visit their website to see how you can get involved. The Bible says we are are all worms and sinners who deserve eternal torment for simply offending his ego. Period. Repent and trust. Round Four: Todd has one wife, three adult children, and a dog that is on his last leg. On the show you will see and hear live witnessing encounters, discussions of tough. [8], The show won the National Religious Broadcasters' Peoples Choice 2004, 2005, 2006, and Best Program, 2005 and 2006. Because last time, you did a one-word association, the guy wrote a book about it. What if the bible is accurate, (sharing a quote Romans 1) 'For the wrath of God is revealed from the gates of heaven, all in godliness and righteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. Todd knows that dying for a belief is not sufficient evidence at all, but he has to say it is otherwise his faith has no proof. What Todd ignores is the history and development of Yahweh and the four different sources in the old testament that portray God. Where did the laws come from? Todd asks Eddie and other atheists "why do we die?" There are many examples of late term abortions saving the mother;[3] even though it may not be common, it does not overrule the fact that it does happen and women should have the right to protect themselves. All are most welcome to join us as we do so, including John MacArthur. Also, seeing is believing, but not knowing. Theists cannot agree on the nature of god and his moral principles. Natural selection, the mechanism that drives evolution, is the direct opposite of chance. Todd Friel debated at Dan Barker at the University of Minnesota, March 2006 on the subject "Does God Exist?" Dan can say that he believes in unicorns and can describe them by quoting the unicorn text, but it is not Todd's job to refute Dan, it is Dan's responsibility to prove his unicorn beliefs. The organization produces a television show, a radio show, books and tracts, an online course in evangelism, small-group training courses, and a website. Wretched Radio, hosted by Todd Friel, had Christopher Hitchens call in for an interview/debate in April 2009. Muslims have lived in the US from the beginning, mostly as African slaves, which includes some who fought in the American Revolution (mostly for the Americans, including Moroccan mercenaries in French service), so Friel is just wrong about that (not surprisingly). Eddie points out that Todd did not answer the question about immaculate conception, but wonders why Eddie cannot use the Bible as an argument, but Todd can use the Bible to prove the Bible? Also, Eddie asks Todd to comment on the Bible was not considered "infallible" until the 18th century. [4] Currently, it has been released up to season four. 131,824 views 2 years ago Wretched TV and Radio are daily Christian programs hosted by Todd Friel. Thanks to the leadership of leftists and progressives from the academy known as the Evangelical Intelligentsia Critical Race Theory and Cultural Marxism have merged so uniformly that most of the movements leaders (Albert Mohler, Mark Dever, Ligon Duncan, et al) seem completely unaware theyre caught up in a political blitzkrieg rather than a theological revival. There are equipping hour classes: Toddlers at the end of the left upper level hallway, K-2nd inUL2, 3rd-5thinUL3, Jr. High in UL1, High School with the Adult Equipping Hour Classes in LL1 or LL2. For some reason, the critics of John MacArthur keep invoking the name of arch-heretic, Charles Finney, as though he were an expert on much more than splitting hell open. Hitchens suggests asking Kim-Jong Il ("He might have a different opinion.") If the person said "yes" Todd may trust that person. Dan's speech will be in normal font with Todds response in italics. A less personal, more insightful question Friel could have put to MacArthur would have been: What roles did women play in the respective ministries of Jesus and Paul? In order to answer biblically, MacArthur would have had to respond, Any number.. Todd ignores that other forms of eyes exist, some are incredibly simple, some animals are blind or have lost their eyes, (a testament for evolution). These are undoubtedly the texts MacArthur had in mind when he declared, There is no case that can be made biblically for a woman preacher.. He is also the author and producer of over two dozen Bible study courses. Creation is God's clear sign of his existence. To provide a short background, Dan Barker was once a leading evangelical Christian minister in America, he preached and evangelized everywhere he went even out of the country. (More accurately, WRBS unwittingly launches Being born on 14 July 1963, Todd Friel is 59 years old as of today's date 24th February 2023. His height is 1.93 m tall, and weight is 77 kg. Joseph." Saturday October 18 6:00 pm-9:00 pm: Throughout the debate, Todd Friel appealed to emotion, provided threats of hell, and tried to make the audience feel guilty by claiming that the conscience was given by some god. Can you do all things? This is one of the contradictions, Dan recommends, Todd asks Dan how many fingers he is holding up. Wretched ( hosted by Todd Friel ) 9. Sign up for a weekly dose of personal thoughts along with interesting content updates. If someone stops me and says 'I have a few questions for you' and I say 'Sorry, I'm in a hurry' who would you be imposing these questions? Friel repeats the premises what if God created you and has the right but Hitchens repeats himself By what right?. Part 1 and Part 2. Send comments and feedback to Eric Black, our editor. In fact, the opposite seems to be true. His microphone argument is fallacious, because microphones are not alive and cannot reproduce to pass on genes to produce variations. Atheism makes no comment on origins, including the universe. He takes the Bible literally, he is a young earth creationist he believes that God created everything from nothing, or ex nihilo. Dan brought up several valid points, such as the burden of proof is on those making the positive claims. Todd says Eddie can choose answer one of five: the DNA or RNA; the muscle or bone; the lungs or the throat; the nervous system or the hormone system; or the immune system or the means for it. If a person was willing to die to defend evolution, would Todd believe it? He is a good god." Todd Friel produced a DVD titled "The Case for Atheism There Isn't One" in which he made several responses to Dan. We debate that which has a lack of certainty. 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[1] From January 2006 to November 2008, he hosted the Way of the Master Radio show, a twohour daily Christian talk show, with both Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron as frequent cohosts. The Dallas Statement makes a series of affirmations and denials, most of which are not controversial, regarding a clear articulation of the Gospel. (Heb.6:1). Office Phone: (610) 785-6235 . Summary. Hitchens mentions the then-ruler of North Korea, and Todd replies that he's "not sure whether God's Kim-Jong Il". Belief in God makes a no moral difference in the world, it has not . If he lied to his boss, he could be fired. Jim Wallis is different than Russell Moore and Ligon Duncan only in one respect; he has admitted to taking the money of George Soros. In 1.5 miles, takeexit 91 West River Drive. [7] Comfort retracted the video and claims upon learning that the banana is a result of artificial selection by humans, and that the wild banana is small and unpalatable. Friel welcomes Hitchens and tells him that they will play a game of what if it is true? where Friel will tell Hitchens a story and Hitchens will respond as if they were true. And yet, the names not on the document resound as loudly as those that are. Unborn humans saved. It ought to make them think. While certainly Thabiti Anyabwile and Russell Moore are immutably left-of-center, the chances are that other more impressionable New Calvinists dont understand that their concept of justice is different from many of their allies on this issue. In a halfmile turn right onto Lamoreaux Dr. Dwight McKissic is a profoundly racist man, a race agitator, and bigot who uses his credentials as a Southern Baptist minister to drive the nations largest Protestant denomination to the hard left. He is also the author and producer of over two dozen Bible study courses. Todd addresses the human eye as having million of lightsensitive cells, which could certainly not be the result of evolution. He serves as Senior Fellow for Theology with our ministry and writes often in my absence. Gratefully, God saved Todd (from hell and stand-up comedy). Not written as a legend? They'll spend an entire class period, arguing . Todd did not name those eight prophecies, but statistical science is hardly a valid argument. Todd answers the bible says we will all die and give an account for our sins. However, if Friel believes God has the ability to save people (such as on 9/11), then God chooses not to save those who perish in miscarriages (there are three to four times more miscarriages per abortion every year, so God is not prolife). Todd moves on, just playing a game of what if, Todd asks what if God rode you through the Ten Commandments, the standard of goodness and redemption, how do you think you will measure you? Hitchens replies saying he does not need to and does not think anybody else should either. Right? He is a kind god. Todd says a painting means there is a painter, a watch has a watchmaker, and creation requires a creator. Dr. Craig listens and responds to a Christian talk show reaction to his New York Times interview. He acknowledged, does not refute, that prophecies could be changed, but he only relies on the sheer number of prophecies as convincing evidence. WOTMR was broadcast on various local radio outlets, internet streaming and on Sirius XM Radio. Why didn't the Romans bring out the body and hush all the nonsense?" Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. The audience responded with loud heckles and deservedly prominent shouts of "boo! Obama gave a speech in Cairo, stating that Islam has "always been a part of American history", Friel stated that Pres. Instead, Hitchens virtually disagreed with everything Friel proposed and provided a solid argument each time. There is no evidence at all that the universe was created in less than a week. It has opened my understanding of the greek language in the Bible and God's wisdom!" John Miller: "Mr. Friel does a fine job giving a basic understanding of New Testament Greek. [18] Slate reported that RRS atheist debaters Brian and Kelly defeated the three main arguments of Cameron and Comfort which were: a) everything has a maker, b) the existence of the human conscience shows that there is a higher moral power, and c) Christ is revealed in the Gospel. (A Hermeneutics Primer), Decisions, Decisions (Knowing Gods Will), Terrified (How to Witness to Anyone), Beyond the Shadow of a doubt (You can trust the Bible). However, it sure ought to make you think. Expecting them to behave in such a way is dictatorial. This ministerial milestone is being celebrated throughout the year by his syndicated radio broadcast Grace to You, most recently last week at Grace Community Church at a Truth Matters Conference on the sufficiency of Scripture. This is exactly the style of legendary embellishments. we all deserve to be hurt by God because of justice. This ranking of Protestant seminaries includes Methodist, Presbyterian, Wesleyan, and Episcopal denominations, and non-denominational schools. Latest Articles by Todd Friel. Take Alpine two miles North just past Culvers/Gordon Foods and turn right onto Lamoreaux Dr. Dan point out Todd's biggest problem: he is arguing from the Bible, using it as his source. Todd says that this was "missing information" and there were going to be two stories told that night and Odd said both are foolish. How's this for "missing information." And yet, they are. Not only did Todd ignore the question, but he also missed the point. Are they all doubters, skeptics, nonbelievers? The Way of the Master is an evangelical Christian organization based in Bellflower, California that provides "pop culture apologetics for Evangelical Christians."[1] Formed in 2002 by former child actor Kirk Cameron, author Ray Comfort, and radio host Todd Friel, the ministry produces Christian based television shows, books, pamphlets and tracts. Todd Friel. [4] Christopher Hitchens was a popular atheist and author. Love, righteousness, justice, and such are different human concepts, and society deems them all good. Death was a part of the world for millions of years before man evolved. Will Likewise, a religion arose in the desert and man created a warlike God named Yahweh, and a few people in the room believe in Yahweh. Dan argues the Bible is he worst source to ague from. No, Dan is not confusing two different religions. What a disappointment. Hitchens mentions the section in his book where he implores the world to escape the slavery of religion, and this sort of attitude is precisely what Friel is encouraging: a form of slavery and owning another person. Todd moves on to address Newton and light, and wonders how we are the only creatures who found use for light. Saturday October 18 6:00 pm-9:00 pm: "Jesus in the Old Testament". Now, heres the thing. Todd Friel is the host of the nationally syndicated Wretched TV and Wretched Radio programs. Here is one of the many examples: Sister Margaret McBride, who is described as "saintly" "courageous" and a "moral conscience of St. Perhaps something involving a real person named Naaman happened similar to what is said in the Bible, although the inclusion of a miracle makes the Bible's account extremely dubious. Wake Forest University. Reply Evelyn Fonseca. It also provides online services and . Doors open at 5:15pm. He still claims that the atonement of Christ was done for the purpose of recycling waste, saving the dolphins, lowering carbon emissions and havings pets spayed and neutered. . For example, if he lied to his daughter, not much harm is done. What, is this a room full of skeptics? This is clearly not reasonable. Round Five: Todd points to his microphone and says it did not "evolve" rather it was intentionally designed. He has authored ten books and is the producer of over two dozen Bible study courses. Th Gospel of Jesus Christ says this is for his glory." 3. Then and there, we will welcome Beth into our home and hearts as we listen to her expound Gods holy, authoritative word. Man gave these agents names, like Thor (which coincidentally the day of the debate took place on a Thursday, and Dan pointed this out that it was "Thor's" acknowledgment day) However, we now know about electricity and plate tectonics to explain these phenomena, and similarly we know the origin of the universe and life therefore we no longer need faith in deities to explain away the unknown. If the progressive-left, the race-baiters and bigots, the LGBT and Jim Wallis are all for social justice, they mean that term very, very differently from the majority of the New Calvinists. God is not just into killing anybody he wants to, because we have all sinned against God. Or if the statistics of several other prophets and saviors are concern, the odds may be larger than those of Jesus. There is no doubt zero, zip, zilch which side of the Social Justice aisle those who deny the Inerrancy of Scripture find themselves. Todd uses Elisha, a man who had God murder a dozen kids, as an allegory for the Bible. Grace to Youlaunches on just one radio station: WRBS in Baltimore, Maryland. Todd's first question to Hitchens is What if God is real, and he has provided everything for you (life, literature, food, etc. Macarthur is on TV and on 1000 radio stations daily. Dan was a bornagain, biblebelieving preacher, song writer, and a missionary. Dan explains why the brain functions like that, and included works by Daniel Dennett, Pascal Boyer, Justin L. Barrett, Scott Atran, and others who research the cognitive science of religion and various cognitive mechanisms. How many people in this room believe in the existence of the god Thor? Todd begins by explaining he did not "do his job right" because Dan keeps saying Hell is not reasonable justice and the crowd keeps applauding. Also, the number of witnesses makes no difference regarding if something is true or not. Rather, Muslims have only been seen helping the Nazi Party and committing acts of terrorism. Studies in both anthropology and psychology have a lot of explanatory power. Todd says everyone knows there is a Creation because their conscience tells them there is. After all, justice means not punishing homosexuality. Todd Friel studied to be a pastor for four years but neglected to actually get saved. Will God help you through trials and tribulations because you are a Christian? It portrays you as a dishonest and deliberate liar. The organization produces a television show, a radio show, books and tracts, an online course in evangelism, small-group training courses, and a website. Todd Friel is the host of the daily programs Wretched TV and Wretched Radio. Belief in God led believers to fly planes into skyscrapers. routine by specifically asking him if he broke the other commandments and telling him how the Bible interprets breaking those commandments. Todd says the story of Naaman is a very true story and an allegory for the gospel. Absolutely. Theyre here and theyre queer and they really, really hate John MacArthur. The whole debate can be watched here. In less than half a decade, the movement known as New Calvinism or the Young, Restless and Reformed, has reverted from a promising growth of Calvinism to an issues-oriented Social Gospel movement. Todd has one wife, three children and a dog. Naaman was captain of the guard and popular with the king because he was successful and famous. Round One: While the document has notable signatories like Voddie Baucham, Phil Johnson, Justin Peters, and Doug Wilson, the more prestigious names among the wider Calvinist movement are few. Todd says Spurgeon came across a nonbeliever who fights and wars against God, such as Hitchens, and asked him if the reason he was so against God you should follow him home. Christian listeners may not have understood the solid arguments, and instead may have just believed that Hitchens was against God. One might be surprised to see who exactly comprises this coalition against the Dallas Statement. We seek to connect God's story and God's people around the world. Both Sessions are open to the public, free, and require NO registration. He changed his mind.long before we understood electricity or the weather, our ancestors used to look up in the thunder and the lightening and say 'What is that!?'. Turn Leftonto 3 mile rd, then Left onto Alpine Ave/M37. Jonah in the whale of course. Wallis, on the other hand, has given no apology for forming a financial alliance with the globalist billionaire and leftist financier. Souls saved. Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Again, this is like quoting Arius to demonstrate that Christians have always denied the deity of Christ. In reporting on the debate, Slate magazine pointed out that Cameron's declaration to prove God would have made him the first to accomplish this feat in many centuries of religious thought, besting scholars such as Thomas Aquinas. Amen, I gather. . Notice that Rachel Held Evans RTd the tweet. Todd Bentley, who once claimed God told him to heal a woman by slapping her in the face and who was deemed unfit for ministry by a panel of pastors in 2020, tweeted out "I'm going." Greg Locke,. Obama had never read a history book. Absolutely. Round Two: Production started in 2004. Dan answers correctly: four. Together they have three adult children, and two grand-dogs. Photo courtesy of Baptist Women in Ministry. boo! and hyperactive agency detector says that must be some kind of bird, animal, human, creature thing up there doing that and they named is Zeus or Thor and they thought this thing was communicated with them. If Todd walked around and asked people if they saw Eddie fly to the debate, and they said "no" but if Todd found one person say "yes" Todd would ask that person "are you willing to die for it?" Todd asks Hitchens if the reason he wars against God is so he can live his life autonomously and live his life any way he wished without being accountable to his creator? Dan asked why the audience does not believe in Thor, Zeus, Jupiter, etc.? Can We Really Do All Things Through Christ? Friel then asks Hitchens, What if there is a Judgment Day and God makes you account for every word, every deed, how do you think you will do on that day? Hitchens responds with I would ask by what right? Friel does not engage in live debates that much, but he did debate copresident Dan Barker of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, and Eddie Tabash, chairman of the national legal committee of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. RationalWiki will provide a side-by-side format, with Dan's Opening along with Todd's response in the left column while a refutation to Todd's arguments provided in the right column. David Friel, S.T.D. Throughout his 'responses' to Dan, he repeatedly uses the presupposition that his narrow version of God exists. The reason we have these debates was already answered by Dan, because the. Dan then says there are no good arguments for the existence of God. There is no teleology, there is no purpose, there is nothing going on. Friel says that when he entered the debate with Dan, he recommends viewers to do what he encourages: you do not want to get caught up in the world of the intellect argument, instead the Bible says you should go for Creation and Conscience."