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Has Robert Peterson Defeated Annihilationism?

Glenn Peoples

An article critiquing the arguments against annihilationism by Robert Peterson. This piece was published in JETS, June 2007, but they gave it the title "Fallacies in the Annihilationism Debate."

Robert Peterson's Reply
Robert Peterson

Robert Peterson was given the opportunity to reply to my critique. Read his response here.

Thoughts on Robert Peterson's Reply
Glenn Peoples

Here are my comments on Dr Peterson's reply. In short, I don't think he succeeds in rescuing his arguments from my criticisms.

Athanasius, Atonement and Annihilation

Glenn Peoples

This was a presentation to the Conditional Immortality Association of New Zealand in May 2007. I argue that Athanasius' work On The Incarnation of the Word provides a strong basis for the doctrine of annihilationism.

An Open letter to my Traditionalist Friends

Glenn Peoples

This is an open letter to those who have publicly written or spoken out against the doctrine of annihilationism and for the traditional doctrine of the eternal torment of the damned in hell. In it, I raise concerns over the way these arguments have been made, and I offer an exaplanation of why they are not having the desired effect.

Why I am an Annihilationist

Glenn Peoples

This is the transcript of my podcast series on the subject of hell, posted here after a number of requests.

On Tithing

Glenn Peoples

Are Christians required to tithe to their church? What does that even mean? This brief guide to the biblical issues says "no."

Hitchens vs McGrath: A Review

Glenn Peoples

“Poison or Cure? Religious Belief in the Modern World.” A Debate between Christopher Hitchens (Atheist) and Alister McGrath (Christian). Hosted by the Ethics and Public Policy Center and the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University 11th October 2007.
In short, Hitchens did not do nearly as well as his online fans appear to think.

David Engelsma, Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom: A Defense of Reformed Amillennialism (book Review)

Glenn Peoples

A Critical Review of David Engelsma's book, which was an attempted critique of postmillennialism and preterism.

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