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	] (born on ] ]) is the editor of the formerely published ''The Skeptical Review'', and a member of ], the ], and the ]. He is well known for publishing articles on literal interpretations of the ], including such topics as ], as well as critical examinations of other literal Biblical interpretations. Mr Till attained the following degrees: B.A. English, Harding University. M.A. English, Harding University.
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			'''Farrell Till''' (April 26, 1933 – October 3, 2012) was an American publisher who served as the editor of the formerly published ''The Skeptical Review'' and was a prominent debater against ] and ]. He published critical articles of the inerrancy subject as well as skeptical examinations of other biblical interpretations.
	In 1994, Mr. Till debated Christian scholar Dr. ] regarding the resurrection of Jesus. In addition, Mr. Till is known for his opposition to the ] ] of ] who is President of Tekton Apologetics Ministry.

			Till was a member of ], the ], and the ].<ref>. Internet Infidels. Retrieved 2017-10-26.</ref>
	==Criticisms of Farrell Till==
	] stated the Bible was incorrect in regards to the scriptures declaring that hares and hyraxes chewing the cud. In doing so Mr. Till stated that Wayne Jackson misquoted Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia in regards to declaring it a ruminant which was correct. What Mr. Till ommitted to state, however, was that particular issue of Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia said that hyraxes ruminate which directly comments on the very issue being discussed. Plus Mr. Till does not mention all the various exegetical issues and scientific issues that are involved in regards to the issues involving Leviticus 11: 5-6 according the various scientists and Jewish/Christian exegetical scholars. (For further details please see: Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia, 1986, Animals of the Bible, Beasts of the field: hare, page 80, Moody Press, Chicago, IL). ] who comments on much of Mr. Till's work points out other matters which Mr. Till fails to mention in regards to his articles on the Bible in regards to animal behavior which has later been affirmed by scientists in addition to making other commentary regarding the afore cited essay of Mr. Till.

			Till was a part-time minister and missionary for the ],<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.theskepticalreview.com/AuthorFarrellTill.html \| title=A Long Day's Journey Into Light \| publisher= The Skeptical Review \|year= 2012 \| accessdate =2015-02-18 \| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120205175352/http://www.theskepticalreview.com/AuthorFarrellTill.html \| archive-date=2012-02-05}}</ref> but left the church in 1963 and later became an ]. In addition to having edited ''The Skeptical Review,'' Till ran the "Errancy" list, which discusses biblical contradictions and errors.<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://iierrancy.com/ \| title=Entire Errancy archive \| publisher= The Skeptical Review \|year= 2012 \| accessdate =2015-02-18 \| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140517095857/http://iierrancy.com/ \| archive-date=2014-05-17}}</ref> He formally and informally debated with numerous Christian thinkers and evangelists, including ] ] and ] advocate ].
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Latest revision as of 16:44, 28 April 2024

American print editor

Farrell Till
Born	John Farrell Till (1933-04-26)April 26, 1933 Wardell, Missouri
Died	October 3, 2012(2012-10-03) (aged 79) Peoria, Illinois
Alma mater	Harding University
Spouse	Sandra Lou Heathcock (m. 1954)
Children	3

Farrell Till (April 26, 1933 – October 3, 2012) was an American publisher who served as the editor of the formerly published The Skeptical Review and was a prominent debater against Christianity and biblical inerrancy. He published critical articles of the inerrancy subject as well as skeptical examinations of other biblical interpretations.

Till was a member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the National Center for Science Education, and the Council for Secular Humanism.

Till was a part-time minister and missionary for the Church of Christ, but left the church in 1963 and later became an atheist. In addition to having edited The Skeptical Review, Till ran the "Errancy" list, which discusses biblical contradictions and errors. He formally and informally debated with numerous Christian thinkers and evangelists, including Christian apologist Norman Geisler and Young Earth creationism advocate Kent Hovind.

References

"Farrell Till Obituary". Peoria Journal Star. Oct 5, 2012. Retrieved 2015-02-18.
"Brief Biography of Farrell Till". Internet Infidels. Retrieved 2017-10-26.
"A Long Day's Journey Into Light". The Skeptical Review. 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2015-02-18.
"Entire Errancy archive". The Skeptical Review. 2012. Archived from the original on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2015-02-18.

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