Detailed Profiles Page
This page contains a more detailed description, or profile, of the sites listed based on their "about us" pages and on my own observations. In order to have more objective ratings, I hope to eventually be able to set up a rating system so you can rate sites that you are familiar with.
| Name | Answers in Genesis |
|---|---|
| URL | www.answersingenesis.org |
| Abbreviation | AiG |
| Motto | "believing it. defending it. proclaiming it." |
| Category | Apologetics/Creation |
| Keywords | Adam, age of the earth, aliens, answers, anthropology, apologetics, ark, astronomy, Bible, biology, Charles Darwin, cosmology, Creation, death, dinosaurs, Eve, evolution, fall, Flood, fossils, Genesis, geology, God, history, ice age, information, Intelligent Design, Jesus, mutations,natural selection, Noah, philosophy, questions, religion, science, Scopes Trial, speciation, suffering, etc. |
| Leading Figure | Ken Ham |
| Denominational or Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Caution Areas | NA |
| Quality | Excellent |
| Size | Mega-site |
| Description | Answers in Genesis is a large apologetics ministry that addresses questions relating to the creation/evolution controversy and the age of the earth, as well as issues related to the authority, accuracy, and relevance of the Bible. |
| Name | Blue Letter Bible |
|---|---|
| URL | blueletterbible.org |
| Abbreviation | BLB |
| Motto | "For You have magnified Your Word above all Your name. Psalm 138:2" |
| Category | Bible Study/Bible Tools |
| Keywords | Online Bible, Bible search, Bible tools, commentaries, original languages. |
| Leading Figure | NA |
| Denominational or Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Caution Areas | This resource contains material reflecting the beliefs and teachings of a broad range of Christian individuals and denominations. As with any other source, it is advisable to read and study with discernment. |
| Quality | Excellent |
| Size | Large |
| Description | Blue Letter Bible is a powerful, interactive online Bible, interlinked with commentaries, dictionaries, Hebrew and Greek concordances, maps, charts, multimedia resources, and much more. It is an invaluable resource for indepth Bible study, and is completely free. |
| Name | Christian Classics Ethereal Library |
|---|---|
| URL | www.ccel.org |
| Abbreviation | CCEL |
| Motto | NA |
| Category | Church History |
| Keywords | Christian classics, online library, Church Fathers, commentaries, theology, doctrine, devotional writings. |
| Leading Figure | Harry Plantinga |
| Denominational or Religious Affiliation | Hosted by Calvin College, but multi-denominational in content. |
| Caution Areas | This library contains material reflecting the beliefs and teachings of a broad range of Christian individuals and denominations. As with any other source, it is advisable to read and study with discernment. |
| Quality | Excellent |
| Size | Large |
| Description | CCEL is a massive online library of classic and historical Christian writings that are in the public domain. From the writings of the Church Fathers to Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, from theological and doctrinal treatises by church leaders of the past to devotional and inspirational writings by great men and women of God, this free online library contains a wealth of resources for research, study, inspiration, and enjoyment. |
| Name | Samaritan Ministries International |
|---|---|
| URL | www.samaritanministries.org |
| Abbreviation | SMI |
| Motto | "Caring, Sharing, Praying" |
| Category | Christian Living/Health care |
| Keywords | Healthcare, sharing, mutual aid, medical expenses |
| Leading Figure | Ted A. Pittenger |
| Denominational or Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Caution Areas | NA |
| Quality | Excellent |
| Size | Small |
| Description | Samaritan Ministries is a Christian health care sharing ministry that seeks to provide for medical needs through the biblical principle of bearing one anothers burdens, rather than relying on secular insurance companies. |
| Name | Tekton Education and Apologetics Ministry |
|---|---|
| URL | www.tektonics.org |
| Abbreviation | TAM |
| Motto | NA |
| Category | Apologetics/Bible |
| Keywords | Apologetics, Bible, Bible errors, Bible contradictions, Bible difficulties, ancient cultures, skeptics, critics, doctrine, cults, creation/evolution, etc. |
| Leading Figure | James Patrick Holding |
| Denominational or Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Caution Areas | Mr. Holding makes frequent use of sarcasm, unflattering characterizations of opponents, and other strong language in his articles, which some people might find offensive or inappropriate. In addition, his views on certain doctrines, such as hell and eschatology, are somewhat different from much of mainstream Christianity. Neither of these necessarily detract from the truth or usefulness of the material; this is just a tip on what to expect when you browse this site. |
| Quality | Excellent |
| Size | Large personal website. |
| Description | Tektonics.org is an apologetics website that deals in detail with many of the supposed errors, contradictions, and difficulties in the Bible, as well as other issues related to the Christian faith and various Christian doctrines. |