Apologetics Et Al
Note:  I do not necessarily endorse any of the sites linked here.  Some of them I absolutely disagree with.  I think that there's nothing wrong in seeking knowledge.  How are we to know if a belief is right or wrong, unless it is challenged?  "But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast"--1 Thessalonians 5:21 (AMP)


a·pol·o·get·ics  n. (used with a sing. verb)   1.The branch of theology that is concerned with defending or proving the truth of Christian doctrines.  2.Formal argumentation in defense of something, such as a position or system.

 
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Apologetics, Theists, et al.
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Message Board
Formerly know as Words To Live By, this was the first apologetic site that I ever visited.  I met Bud at the Jesus Cafe back when they used to have message boards.  Lots of stuff at this site since I put the link here.  Check out the links section and the message boards.
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Apologetics.com
Unfortunately you need to enable javascript to view the site. 
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Apologetics.org
Message Board
Chat Room
Apologetics brought to you by the Trinity College of Florida and the C. S. Lewis Society.
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ACAP
ACAP stands for the Atlanta Christian Apologetics Project, Inc. It is an interdenominational, evangelic Christian ministry organization based in the Atlanta area. It's mission is to educate Christians to understand what they believe and why they believe it and to equip them to be able to respond to questions about the Christian faith from skeptics, atheists, cultists, and members of non-Christian religions. --Excerpt from site
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Bede's Library -
Reasonable Apologetics
"The aim of the Library is show how a person of a scientific background came to Christianity and has had his faith strengthened rather than weakened by argument and reason. It is intended for other seekers who want to be Christians but need to know that they will not be asked to commit intellectual suicide to become one.”
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Blind Fools
A site that is 'celebrating the folly of atheism' with a lot of humor.
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Catholic Biblical Apologetics
A Catholic version of The Christian ThinkTank.  Not affiliated with TCTT.
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Challenging Atheism
Message Board
Its kinda small and simple, but this site does a good contrast and comparison between Atheism and Christianity.  There's lots of other good info there also.  I've added another star because this site has grown and is much better than the last time I visited it.  There is a very active message board there, which I frequent a lot.
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The Christian ThinkTank
This is a good reference site for the 'Intellectual' Christian.  There's not only scholarly research here, but a few philosophical essays.  This site is a good place to find answers to those pesky little questions.
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DOXA
Message Board
An apologetic site with an active message board.
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Doubters Dot Net
Some fairly interesting stuff here, but as far as I can tell, the site hasn't been updated since December of '99.
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Evidence for God from Science 
Message Board
I just recently visited this site.  Seems to contain a lot of info.
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Ex-atheist.com
An former atheist that claims to have become a Christian.  If you are new to apologetics or going off to college, read her A Message to Young Christians Entering College or Debate.  You don't have to be either. ;)  She also posted her personal testimony.  It's kinda small and simple, but the content that is there is extremely good.  Check it out.
This link will take you to a discussion at the Internet Infidels Discussion Forum.  I think she holds her own.
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Tekton Apologetics Ministries
Text Version
One of the best apologetic sites that I have ever come across.  Not only does this site refute nonsense itself, but it contains a lot of links to other thought provoking sites.  The site also has an easy to navigate text version.
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Theism.net
Actually click HERE instead, and read about one of the authors of the site, G. Zeinelde Jordan.  He is also a former atheist and was very active in the atheist movement.  His testimony is here.
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Science & Apologetics
Research Forum
“This site exists to: 1. Promote critical thought and quality scholarship in scientific and theological study; 2. Show that science and Christianity are not at odds; and 3. Address questions and issues & irrational philosophies such as naturalism, relativism and others, which often corrupt science & Christianity through a lack of critical thought.” 
I forget how I stumbled upon this site.  Probably from one of the other sites listed on this page.  I just recently rediscovered this site in my bookmarks.  It's quite good.
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 Scientific facts in the Bible
 Does science jive with the Bible?  Click on this little booklet and see what they think.
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Sword&Spirit
They claim to be 'Christian Apologetics with an edge'.  They have a good sense of humor.  This site goes well with Sackcloth & Ashes.
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Links
Atheists, Skeptics, 'Freethinkers', et al.
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Atheist Network
Message board and site dedicated to atheists and 'freethinkers'.  It is a really huge message board.
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CSICOP On-line
The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal  Not an apologetic site, but a site for skeptics.  Its really good.
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"CSICOP encourages the critical investigation of paranormal and       fringe-science claims from a responsible, scientific point of view and disseminates factual information about the results of such inquiries to the scientific community and the public."
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Case Against Faith
A site with a skeptical critique of Lee Strobel's The Case For Faith and other articles by Paul Doland, a self proclaimed agnostic.  He takes the webmasters of Answers In Action to task.
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The Meme Machine
Message Board
This is not an apologetic site, but an Atheist webpage.  Lot's of stuff there to challenge a believer.  You can probably find me getting creamed in a debate at their message boards.
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James Randi
Educational Foundation
"An educational resource on the paranormal, pseudoscientific, and the supernatural." --Quote from site
I don't know why I haven't link to this site sooner.  I've seen Randi make some of the most famous psychics look like bumbling idiots.  I've also seen him make a room full of people believe that he was a legitimate psychic.  Good stuff.
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The Secular Web
Message Board
Another 'freethinking' site.  Tons of articles here to challenge the believer.  Content can be kind of mature at times, so enter at your own risk.
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Truth Miners
A Christian site that will help you discern your email.
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TruthOrFiction.com
This site dispels the latest 'eRumour'.  Get a story in your email that disturbs you?  See something on a message board that doesn't sound right?  Afraid to drink Coke after September?  Don't give that Nigerian Prince your account number until you've checked out this site!!
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Urban Legends Reference Pages
Message Board
Very similar to TruthOrFiction.com.  The ULRP, or 'snopes' as some call it, takes more of a secular view, while TOF.com takes somewhat of a Christian view on things.  I've actually seen one link to the other as a source.
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Links
Church History, Documents, et al.
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Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Have you ever wanted to read the letters and documents of the early church fathers?  I'm talking about the people that studied under the original twelve.  This site has a lot of early church documents.  I've spent a lot of time there.
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New Advent
A Catholic site.  There are a lot of resources here about the Roman Catholic Church, including documents from early church leaders.
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Links
New Religions, Splinter Groups, 'Cults', et al.
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Answers In Action
Message Board
This site has some good info, but hasn't been updated in months.
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CESNUR
Center for Studies of New Religions.  This place takes a very scholarly look at new religious movements.
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Ephesians 5:11
Everything you always wanted to know about the Freemasons.  Or maybe you didn't.
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 Jehovah's Witnesses Information Center
Another ex-something site, what's up wit dat?  Yeah, I know, but this one is pretty good.  The english version of this site has some good links to follow.  I have no idea what the Japanese version contains.  Someday I might categorize these links.
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Recovery from Mormonism
This site was created by a former 20 year member of the LDS that 'studied' his way out of Mormonism.  The killer is, he used the LDS's own documents to do it!  Check out his story.  There are more excellent stories on that site.
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Rick Ross
Message Board
Rick Ross is an internationally known expert regarding radical, extreme and often unsafe groups--some that have been called "cults." --Excerpt from site
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Walter Martin's 
Religious InfoNet
Walter Martin was one of the best writers on the subject of cults.
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WATCH the TOWER
Lots of info about Jehovah's Witnesses here, but it sorta reads like a national tabloid magazine.  The web master and his wife made national headlines when they refused to let their baby have a blood transfer.  They left the JW shortly after.  This is supposedly the official web site of Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses.  I'm trying to figure out how it is official.
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Watchman Fellowship
This site contains lots of content.  The site has tons of stories, articles, and news on various cults and other religions.
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Islam
Yes, a separate section with links solely dedicated to Islam, both pro and con.  (and some in-between)
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The Koran
Read the Koran online.
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Islam Guide
This site was created to help non-muslims 'understand' Islam. 
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Christian Approach To Islam
This page is a brief guide and review of Islam by a Christian.
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Allah - the Moon God
Does Islam have roots in Moon-worship?
Con
Is Allah really a "moon god"?
A Muslim defends his faith from these accusations.
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Well-Being and Misfortune in 
Folk Islam
Whachutalkingbout Willis?  How do the common muslim 'folk' deal with problems in the real world?  This site is by Bud.  
"a study of how folk Muslims understand and deal with fortune and misfortune in life" -- quote from site
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