Unbelievable? 25 Jul 2009 - Michael Shermer debates "Miracles"

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🗓️ 5 June 2014

⏱️ 84 minutes

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You don't have to look far for claims of the miraculous. But what constitutes a "miracle" and do Christian beliefs in this area make sense? Michael Shermer is a well-known atheist in the USA and Director of the Skeptics Society. He says miraculous claims always have a natural explanation. Adrian Holloway is a London Pastor and apologist. He claims to have witnessed the miraculous and says that Michael's skepticism is unjustified. For Michael Shermer see www.michaelshermer.com For Adrian Holloway see www.christchurchlondon.org/team.php For more Christian/Non-Christian debate www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 17 Nov 2007 - Are miracles evidence for God? Miracles and healing - is it evidence for the truth of Christianity? Unbelievable? 10 May 2008 The gift of tongues - faith or fake? The gift of tongues - Faith or fake? Gerald Coates, Mark Johnston & Stephen Pilcher discuss. Join the discussion at the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable

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