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Is It Possible to Prove Atheism?
Atheists are quick to accuse believers of ignorance or superstition. They claim that Christian doctrines such as the Resurrection or the Virgin Birth are just foolish myths, meant to comfort people who don’t want to face reality. Follow reason, they [Read More]
Tags: atheism, First mover, leprechauns, uncaused causePosted in Writings |
Faith Is Not The Opposite of Reason Part II
My last post examined the difference between “faith” and “reason.” Far from being opposites, as some skeptics contend, I argued that faith is often the rational response to a particular set of facts. I used the example of a spouse whose “faith” [Read More]
Tags: faith, Intelligent design, rationality, reason, trustPosted in Uncategorized |
Faith Is Not the Opposite of Reason
Many modern skeptics contend that faith and reason are precise opposites. Under their view, my “faith” in Jesus Christ is an act in opposition to reason. At best, it is a form of wishful thinking, a crutch for those who [Read More]
Tags: evidence and faith. apologetics, faith, reason, skepticismPosted in Writings |
Should We Fear Being Judged by God?
In today’s increasingly secular world, attempts to reach people with the good news of Christianity are often met with a yawn. Religion really isn’t very interesting, many think, and in fact it has brought more harm than good. But aren’t [Read More]
Tags: faith, fear of God, Gospel of salvation, moral lawPosted in Writings |
Is There a Point to Life?
Our fast-paced lives leave us little time to ponder the ultimate meaning and purpose of life. Many of us try to avoid the question entirely, sensing it only as an occasional faint stirring in the still of the night. It [Read More]
Tags: afterlife, faith, meaning of life, reincarnationPosted in Writings |
The Role of the Apostle Paul
As Christians, we are commanded to be “salt and light” to the culture in which we find ourselves. So it is fitting that Christians weigh in on the great moral issues of our day with Biblical truth. Yet, it seems [Read More]
Tags: Apostle Paul, capital punishment, reading the Bible, role of the biblePosted in Writings |
Christianity and the Moral Compass
Many of today’s “new atheists” make a moral claim against the God of Christianity. Drawing largely from the Old Testament, they claim that he is cruel and petty, and generally not worthy of worship. Not long ago, I discussed this [Read More]
Tags: alvin schmidt, atheism, Christian worldview, moral compass, rodney stark, the case for ChristianityPosted in Writings |