RE: [asa] ravi zacharias

It appears Ravi's personal view on creationism permitted his hiring of Joe
Boots as evangelist, apologist and the Executive Director of Ravi Zacharias
International Ministries In Canada:

http://www.euroleadershipresources.org/speaker.php?ID=106

Joe is vocal in speaking against evolution, for he believes "There is no
question that evolutionism has been one of the biggest obstacles to faith
for three generations, keeping countless numbers from considering
Christianity."

Unless Joe makes clear he is presenting his own views, and not representing
his organisation, then he would tarnish its scientific credibility.

See outline of his talk at European Leadership Forum (annual event for
invited apologists, evangelists and church leaders) "The battle for the
beginning - the creation foundation of biblical apologetics"
http://www.euroleadershipresources.org/resource.php?ID=244

Audio recording of the talk:
http://www.euroleadershipresources.org/Media/Audio/Joe_Boot-Creation_foundat
ions_of_biblical_apologetics.mp3

-----Original Message-----
From: asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu [mailto:asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu] On
Behalf Of John Walley
Sent: 01 February 2009 00:08
To: asa@calvin.edu; Merv Bitikofer
Subject: Re: [asa] ravi zacharias

I happen to know a little bit about Ravi. I personally set up a meeting
between him and Hugh Ross and Fuz when they were in town and took them out
and met Ravi with them. I have from a reliable source that used to be on
staff with him that Ravi is personally a YEC even though they carry RTB
books on their website. That is unfortunate as his worldwide radio ministry
is entitled "Let My People Think".

However Ravi primarily sticks to philosophical arguments for Christianity
and avoids the controversial science issues for the most part. As a result
in my opinion he has a net positive impact on Christianity. As a former
Hindu has a very unique non-Western style that is very influential globally.
He is worth hearing and supporting but I would be curious to hear your
assessment and if he lets on anything about his science faith views.

Thanks

John

--- On Fri, 1/30/09, Merv Bitikofer <mrb22667@kansas.net> wrote:

> From: Merv Bitikofer <mrb22667@kansas.net>
> Subject: [asa] ravi zacharias
> To: asa@calvin.edu
> Date: Friday, January 30, 2009, 7:15 PM
> Ravi is coming to town. (manhattan, Ks) And a friend has
> invited me to come hear him. A brief perusal around the
> web brought up some exchanges from him that seemed to look like
> standard objections to evolution --but some of those were dated. He
> seems to have his focus on Christianity and
> the intellect. Anyone have advice for what to expect?
> --Merv
>
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