It’s one of my favorite stories. A well-known contemporary Christian advocate got challenged by his son about the truth of Christianity. Sean McDowell informed his dad he didn’t know if Christianity was even true. Did his dad, Josh, respond in anger, frustration or fear? No, rather all he gave was the innocuous “that’s great son.” […]
The Jesus Story, Was the Resurrection Fiction? [With a Short Video]
Someday, someone will probably inform you that the New Testament account of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is “fiction”. Also, you will probably hear that the accounts are late dated, written generations after Christ, making them more myth then real history. However, if the account of Jesus is false, then Christianity is false! If Jesus […]
Did Jesus Claim to be God, Equal With the Father? [Podcast]
In a time when anyone can identify as anything , I’ve a greater sensitivity to those who claim to be Christian, but aren’t. Basic teachings and basic elements of Christianity are ignored or disagreed with, but one still claims to be Christan. Obviously God is the final judge, but the Bible already has criteria laid out. […]
Dear ‘Science’, Your Argument Doesn’t Make Sense, Here’s Why…
One once asked me to formulate a quick answers reply list to claims against Christianity found on Facebook. While that may be handy, I probably will not have anything soon on that, because of the amount of time it would take. In addition, much of challenges are catchy rhetorical phrases that need longer answers. However, […]
Introduction to iApologia Podcast and Faith v. Reason [Podcast]
Today I am launching iApologia Podcast. The topics discussed include an introduction and then the importance of reason and why it harmonizes with faith. To listen, just click on the below “PLAY” button. To download the latest iApologia Podcast, right click here and save the file to your computer. Other posts on this topic: Reason […]
Reason or Faith…Is Reason at War With Faith?
As if these are antithesis of each other, many, both Christian and atheist, feel reason and faith are incompatible. Even Mark Twain said “Faith is believing something you know ain’t true.” Tim Minchin, a well known performer said “Science adjusts its views based on what’s observed. Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved.” […]