The so-called “problem” of evil and suffering may be the most difficult question facing Christians, and it is undoubtedly the most difficult question I’ve ever faced. As I’ve often told the youth I pastor at Sylvania Church, there was a period of six months or so during my ministry at Sylvania (yes, while serving on […]
The Root of Atheism
In Fiew Views on Apologetics, John Frame has written two paragraphs that do not set well with me, not because they are wrong, but because I wish they were wrong. Â Why would I wish such a thing? Â Because I want to believe that atheists (those who claim not to believe in God) are honest seekers […]
Why Oprah And Brad Pitt Deserted God (And Why You Shouldn’t)
“You shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God” (Ex. 34:14). Think about the ways you’ve seen jealousy play out in your life and in the lives of those around you. Â Is jealousy a quality you’re comfortable associating with God? Â Since it’s a quality that God associates […]
Has Quantum Mechanics Eliminated the Need for God?
The Bible plainly denies the notion that anyone can honestly consider the universe and conclude that there is no God, “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse” (Rom. […]
Stick With The Stuff
I have friends who are Catholic, some of whom I am convinced are my brothers and sisters in Christ based on our common affirmation that people are rescued from the just penalty of sin by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone (Protestant Reformation-esque–? Odd…). What’s more, there are apparently (I have never attended […]
Jesus Verus The Flying Spaghetti Monster (And Every Other god)
Far and away, one of my favorite stories in the Old Testament is found in 1 Kings 18:20-40. I’d love for you to read it for yourself, starting in 1 Kings 18:1 and reading down through verse 40. Â If you prefer, you can click here and read it on Biblegateway. Â When you’re done, meet me […]
Moral Atheism?
I’ve recently had a number of conversations with several atheists and agnostics regarding the issue of morality. Â Can true objective morality exist without the existence of God? The answer, of course, is that it cannot. But that hasn’t stopped Sam Harris from arguing to the contrary. As I was preparing to write a post of […]