Tag: apologetics
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Who decided what books would go into the New Testament?
Didn’t some politicians just vote on which books to include just to make Jesus look impressive and further their own cause? Um, not really. Here’s why.
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Is There Evidence for the Resurrection?
What if there were actual reasons for believing in the resurrection? This post responds to the 4 major conspiracy theories against the resurrection and outlines other evidences that bolster the foundation of the Christian faith.
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Does Atheism Require Blind Faith?
Some people think atheism has a monopoly on reason and science, and that only religion requires “blind faith.” This post says Not So Fast, and explores how there is more to the pursuit of truth than what first meets the eye.
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How to respond more effectively when someone questions your faith
“You don’t actually believe in God, do you?” “Why would you read the Bible?” “Why in the world do you go to church?” Have you ever been asked any of those questions? Last year I did an online survey of topics. More people wanted to know about how to respond more effectively when someone questions…
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Six Big Christmas Questions–for skeptics, believers, and those who are just not sure
There are a lot of questions that come up at Christmas like: Was Jesus actually born on December 25? What does it matter that Mary was a virgin? Are there historical conflicts in the biblical nativity stories? Is Christmas based on a pagan holiday? Is Jesus based on a myth? What are Santa’s origins? I…
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Does God Even Exist?
About twenty years ago I was on a subway in Toronto. I was taking an undergraduate degree at the time and the subway was packed. People were jammed in like sardines. I was in one of the seats, and people were crammed in all around me. It was standing room only. People were holding on…
