Solid Ground

Solid Ground Exploring the Firm Foundations of the Christian Faith Is what I believe TRUE? Does science indicate God doesn’t exist? Is it either faith or reason? He has a J.D.

Why Christianity and not Islam, Buddhism, Mormonism, etc.? What does history and scholarship actually say about Biblical accounts? Do you wonder about these and other questions about faith, reason, atheism, science, creation, evolution, proving God exists or doesn’t, the reliability of the Bible, the reality of miracles, the evidence for God, the problem of evil, how free will works, the coherence

of the Trinity, and other related subjects? Solid Ground is for you. Solid Ground meets at 9:00 a.m. in a lecture, discussion, and question and answer format in Room 250A to discuss these types of issues. Please bring your questions, atheist and agnostic friends, and your skepticism with you and learn the reasons and evidence for your belief. The instructors are Scott Tomlinson, Will Gaines, and Karthik Abrams. Instructor: Scott Tomlinson

Scott is a strategic thinker for the U.S. Department of Defense and spends both his personal and professional time trying to solve difficult problems, with varying levels of success. His personal research interests include philosophy of science, perfect being theology, philosophy of mathematics, and problems in physics and cosmology. His professional research interests are even less exciting. Scott did his undergraduate work at a small trade school in Colorado Springs and has served in the U.S. Marines as an officer and with the U.S. Army as a civilian. He has a passion for working towards a complete and consistent theology and learning to follow the first commandment as well as is humanly possible. He is married to Tracy, a professor of psychology and statistics at the University of Maryland. She is very patient. They have two sons, Seth and Jesse. Instructor: Karl Blanke

Karl Blanke is a trial attorney in Fairfax County and a serving U.S. Marine Officer. from Georgetown University Law Center where he was the Executive Editor for the Georgetown Journal of Law and Public Policy. Karl served with distinction in Kuwait, Baghdad, and Fallujah and is currently the Executive Officer for 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines. Karl has a family of enormous talent and curiosity and those who know Karl well describe him as a man of the highest levels of virtue, patience, and intellect. He is also sufficiently humble that he will be embarrassed by this biographical sketch. Solid Ground is a community of people from many different backgrounds, including Christians, both Protestant and Catholic, agnostics, atheists, skeptics, occasionally Orthodox Jews, and others who wish to meet in order to explore, learn, and know truth. Solid Ground wishes to sound the depths of Christian belief, discover the truth about the world, and leave no important question unasked or unanswered. We wish to integrate religious belief, philosophy, scientific knowledge, and personal searches for happiness and fulfillment into a single body of knowledge that can stand the most rigorous examination. At present, SG meets at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings at Reston Bible Church in room 250A.

02/18/2024

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Join as a virtual guest:https://vimeo.com/live/guest/gixtbur55chJoin us every Sunday morning at 9AM to discuss questions about faith, reason, atheism, scienc...

11/19/2023

Sunday Morning Session | Solid Ground, Reston Bible Church

Join as a virtual guest:
https://vimeo.com/live/guest/gixtbur55ch

Join us every Sunday morning at 9AM to discuss questions about faith, reason, atheism, science, creation, evolution, proving God exists or doesn’t, the reliability of the Bible, the reality of miracles, the evidence for God, the problem of evil, how free will works, the coherence of the Trinity, and other related subjects.

Please bring your questions, atheist and agnostic friends, and your skepticism with you and learn the reasons and evidence for your belief. The instructors is Scott Tomlinson,
he is a strategic thinker for the U.S. Department of Defense and spends both his personal and professional time trying to solve difficult problems, with varying levels of success. His personal research interests include philosophy of science, perfect being theology, philosophy of mathematics, and problems in physics and cosmology. His professional research interests are even less exciting. Scott did his undergraduate work at a small trade school in Colorado Springs and has served in the U.S. Marines as an officer and with the U.S. Army as a civilian. He has a passion for working towards a complete and consistent theology and learning to follow the first commandment as well as is humanly possible. He is married to Tracy, a professor of psychology and statistics at the University of Maryland. She is very patient. They have two sons, Seth and Jesse.

10/15/2023

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An element of truth - videos about science, education, and anything else I find interesting.

08/20/2023

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08/10/2023

Evaluating the Ehrman vs Bass Debate | Reasonable Faith Podcast

Dr. Craig comments on key points in a recent debate on the resurrection of Jesus.For more resources visit: https://www.reasonablefaith.orgWe welcome your com...

08/09/2023

A New View of the Atonement | Reasonable Faith Podcast

Dr. Craig evaluates a view of the Atonement from a recent paper.For more resources visit: https://www.reasonablefaith.orgWe welcome your comments in the Reas...

08/08/2023

Apologetics, Youth, and Parenting | GoodTube Kids

Former FBI agent Chris Gonzalez and Dr. Craig discuss training in Christian apologetics, worldview, and safety for youth and kids.Special thanks to Chris Gon...

08/01/2023

Part Three: Andrew Loke - New Perspectives on the Historical Adam | AAR/SBL

PART TWO: Andrew LokeThree scholars present key points of view from their respective books on the historical Adam. Each panelist offers a critique of their c...

07/31/2023

Questions on What Jesus Knew, Crucifixion, and Artificial Intelligence | Reasonable Faith Podcast

Did Jesus have false beliefs? A Muslim questions the crucifixion. Will humans advance to the point they won't need God?For more resources visit: https://www....

07/27/2023

Questions on Extraterrestrial Life, Courage, and Universalism | Reasonable Faith Podcast

If there's life on other planets, will they join us in the New Heavens and New Earth?For more resources visit: https://www.reasonablefaith.orgWe welcome your...

07/26/2023

Part Two: William Lane Craig - New Perspectives on the Historical Adam | AAR/SBL

PART TWO: William Lane CraigThree scholars present key points of view from their respective books on the historical Adam. Each panelist offers a critique of ...

07/20/2023

Dialogue With Michael Ruse | Reasonable Faith Podcast

Dr. Craig converses with prominent agnostic philosopher Michael Ruse on meaning, metaphor, the resurrection of Jesus, and many other topics.Special thanks to...

07/19/2023

Part One: Joshua Swamidass - New Perspectives on the Historical Adam | AAR/SBL

PART ONE: Joshua SwamidassThree scholars present key points of view from their respective books on the historical Adam. Each panelist offers a critique of th...

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