In this talk we will delve deeper into an analysis of the key writings of one of the greatest saints and theologians of Orthodoxy, Saint Basil the Great. We will see this key figure is as important for Trinitarian theology as St Athanasius as a pillar against the errors of Rome and Protestants (as well as Oriental “orthodox”) and the ecumenists. The second half will be for subscribers to JaysAnalysis.
I was invited back to Aeon Byte for a debate – this is uploaded with express written permission. Jay Dyer and Scott Smith joined us for a civil but passionate debate. We discussed the Gnostic and Orthodox differences on Theodicy, Biblical Inerrancy, Free Will, Salvation, the nature of Jesus, and much more. Is the world evil or in harmony? Is the Old Testament about a good or evil god? What were the true origins of Christianity? And much more. For some reason, my vaping was as incendiary as the topics.
This is the repaired free half, while the full talk is already available to subscribers to JaysAnalysis.com. After many requests, I have decided to cover gnosticism and why I am not a gnostic. The first half will cover the lure of Gnosticism and its modern variants, and the often overlooked aspect of who funds gnostic movements and books. Then the second hour for subscribers to JaysAnalysis will cover the meaty details from St. Irenaeus’ Against Heresies and the gnostic popularizing books by Elaine Pagels and others, with specific philosophical and logical refutations.
Islamic UK apologist Paul Williams (former Christian) has reached out for an exchange on the question of the Trinity in Scripture and the status of Christ in the Law, Prophets, NT and Church Fathers. I said I was glad and open to having a civil exchange. Sunday at 4PM EST
Multiple people have requested a philosophy Q n A so I am offering an open forum, with superchat discussion welcomed. Transcendental arguments, Pre-Socratics, Stoics, sophists, Aristotle, Plato, church fathers, Logos, logoi, St. Augustine, Neo-platonism, Origen, Medieval philosophy, up to enlightenment and modern era of continental and analytical traditions.
Traditional philosophy and metaphysics Ep 5 picks up with a discussion of wisdom and the application of the wisdom texts in Scripture. We may also, if you’re lucky, touch on monarchy and the civil magistrate in terms of revealed doctrine.
One of the creeping heresies of our day is the issue of Marcionism, which tends to be either overlooked or subtly promoted across theological lines, from Protestants to Catholics to so-called “Orthodox.” The heresiarch Marcion is the father of pitting Paul and his supposed gnostic writings against the “mean God” of the Law and Prophets. This talk will also be relevant to the countless gnostics and Neo-pagans who constantly challenge my work. I’ll also be taking superhchat Q n A about objections and apparent contradictions.
Welcome to The BA Experience! Baked Alaska and James Allsup host a debate between Richard Spencer and Jay Dyer on the subject of theology and the basis for morality.
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