It's the first time I've read this but will be happy to answer these 'tennors' presented by our good friend, Anti.
1. He had only one major publication
No. He has creation to tell of his handiwork. He also has the changed lives of millions of people all over the world. Even the 'question' of whether he exists and the interest in it still speaks of his workings in the lives of men and women.
2. And it was in Hebrew
Yet we see that it has been translated in so many languages, and continues to be done so.
3. And it had no references
What is this? There are many references to his handiwork. Again, look at the awsome creation that surrounds us.
4. And it was not published in a refereed journal
There have been many different 'journals' when it comes to those who have tried to understand and comprehend the God who created all things.
5. And some even doubted that He wrote it Himself.
He used human agents to 'write' his words. Many doubt that of course.
6. It may be true that He created the world, but what has He done since then?
And this is something that a 'true' athiest would not admit too. Maybe even an agnostic may go as far....but not as far as an athiest. At least there is the truthful recognition that there 'may' be a creator.
7. His cooperative efforts have been quite limited.
And what is this based on? No. The bible is very clear that God knows beginning to end and will accomplish his purpose and plan. Doesn't anyone believe that he has a plan and is working towards its completion?
8. The scientific community has had a very rough time trying to replicate His results.
That is because they are not God.
9. He never applied to the Ethics Board for permission to use human subjects.
There was no ethics board. He is the ethics board. Human subjects are his responsibility and his right and his creation and his love and his area of expertise.
10. When one experiment went awry, He tried to cover it up by drowning the subjects.
It is funny how many choose to limit their views based on what they like or don't like. In the story of the flood, he was showing his judgement and grace. But more importantly, he was showing that life continues through death.
11. When subjects did not behave as predicted, He often punished them, or just deleted them from the sample.
Many think that God fell off his throne when something like the sin of Adam and Eve 'sinned'. That is very cute. But many do not see that 'punished' is another positive side of God. My, my, why does humanity have to be so negative about such things? Tells us much about what we praise ourselves about...don't you think?
12. He rarely came to class: He just told students to read the book.
We are in his class and he is the teacher. Some are quick learners, and others will be slow learners.
13. He has his son teach the class.
His Son was a very quick learner. He was 'in place' of and the 'representation' of the teacher (God). When his Son taught, God taught.
14. He expelled His first two students for learning too much.
Such a misrepresentation of the biblical story. Shows how some understand things...don't you think.
15. Although there were only ten requirements, most students failed His tests.
Now that really shows the understanding of who-ever came up with this silly thing. There were more than 10 requirements...there were over 600 other additives to those 10 commandment. And ALL did fail...till his Son, the great teacher came on the scene to represent his Father.
16. His office hours were infrequent, and usually held on a mountain top."
You are speaking of the time of the Law and the Jewish administration. We are beyond that time/age/world. We have now come to the mount of Zion where many of faith have gathered in the presence of God. We have come to the City of the living God. His office hours here are 24/7. All are welcome. :D
Just off the top of my head comments in quick fashion.
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Topic: 16 Reasons Why God Never Received Tenure at the University (Read 891 times)