Thanks for letting us know about this very interesting story, Lothar’s Son.
I had forgotten about Matt Slick but remember years ago some discussions of universalism at CARM, and, if I remember correctly, Tom Talbott was involved in some of them.
My first reaction when reading her story is actually a feeling of relief for Rachael Slick. Despite being an atheist now, I think she is closer to the truth and closer to God since she threw off the fetters of her father’s monstrous theology and his obsessive control of her life. I think her throwing off all christian belief is understandable— though I agree, Lothar, that the specific points she makes about “why” (other than the problem of evil) are simply arguments against fundamentalism. (But I suspect that’s all she’s been exposed to). I was looking at Andrew’s pastor’s blog (Alister Pate) who was discussing A Churchless Faith, by Alan Jamieson here:alisterpate.com/2013/11/04/the-journey-continues/ Sounds interesting and I liked the diagram he posted showing what happens to people leaving “EPC” (Evangelical, Pentecostal, Charismatic) churches.
I pity Matt Slick and suspect that what George MacDonald said about believing such detestable theology being its own punishment applies here. Perhaps this will soften him to the possibility that universalism might be true?