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By Anonymous at 2/05/2006
Matthew plans several posts on the visionary basis of Christianity.

The Visionary Basis of Christianity.

In Defense of Visions: Objection One

Defending Visions: Answering Objections, Part Two

Answering Objections to Visions: Part Three.

Answering Objections to Visions: Part Four.

Green vs Engwer: Defending Visions.

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Writing JP Holding Off

The Gloves are Off!

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Matthew's review of my book:

Why I Rejected Christianity.

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