Apologists argue that in a secular world, their method is essential; they need to help people overcome intellectual obstacles so that the gospel can be heard fairly. People […]
How apologetics bloggers caused the downfall of the United States
Well, not really. But addiction to the internet is a legitimate phenomenon, in the category of non-chemical addictions that can cripple an individual’s ability to communicate with someone […]
Why apologetics is not necessary to evangelism
I came to faith by Christian apologetics. Sort of. It was not so much that I was so convinced that the arguments were good that I became a […]
Something Greater Than The Crucifixion Is Here: How Jesus Shocked The Pharisees
As we 21st century readers digest the narrative of the New Testament, it might leave us with more questions than we anticipated. It would not be surprising if […]
The Subjectivity of The Moral Argument And Why It Is Popcorn
“Read CS Lewis’s Mere Christianity.” Throughout the years, young believers have received that recommendation and eagerly combed over Lewis’s most important work. While it was not a testimony […]
Confessions of A Non-Reformed Calvinist
This might seem like a confusing distinction. People sometimes think that Reformed Theology simply means Calvinism. But when Reformed Theology is referred to in this context, it specifically […]
Why Christians Should Stop Doing Apologetics And Start Doing Real Scholarship
It is trivially easy to convince somebody that she was right all along. I am afraid that this mindset is one of the dangers of Christian apologetics. Obviously […]
The Life, Legacy And Death of Nabeel Qureshi
Throughout the last 24 hours, the Christian philosopher David Wood has been posting images that memorialize his friend Nabeel Qureshi who passed away on September 16th, 2017. For […]
Explaining Theological Controversies To Our Atheist Friends
There are times when an employer would almost look unfavorably on a candidate who had direct experience in the industry. The candidate would have learned a certain way […]
Why Calvinists And Catholics Share The Nicene Faith
The Nicene Creed has defined historical orthodoxy for centuries. It is broad enough to include Calvinists and Roman Catholics. Despite all of our differences and even some anathemas, […]
How Christian Thinkers Can Earn A Seat At The Atheists’ Table
It can be difficult to convince people on the other side of the ideological spectrum to take you seriously. But that is part of the challenge of being […]
Apologetics/Theology (Miscellaneous) / Christian Life / Creation Controversy / Social Issues & Biblical Ethics
Why I Am A Heretic And You Should Be Too
When we talk about heresy, we usually refer to a denial of one of the core Christian claims. But sometimes overzealous Christians will extend the concept a little […]
Apologetics / Apologetics/Theology (Miscellaneous) / Christian Life / Social Issues & Biblical Ethics
Things Just Happen – Why I Developed A Cynical Interpretation of The Leftovers
Things just happen. Loved ones die. Spouses have affairs. People lose their homes. Millions of people suddenly disappear into thin air, leaving the rest of the world confused […]
How To Practice Religion Without Being Superstitious
As children of Descartes, westerners tend to think of the world in scientific terms. That may account for the increasing secularization of the culture. People are less likely […]
How To Avoid Being A Hack As A Christian Apologist
Christian apologetics is the practice of providing a defense of the Christian faith. This will be both positive and negative; providing evidence for God and interacting with the […]
Why Are Evangelicals Casting The Doctrine of Eternal, Conscious Torment Into The Lake of Fire?
I do not have any statistics. What I am saying is a bit experiential and anecdotal, but it seems that more evangelical Christians are becoming amenable to the […]
In Defense of The Babylon Bee
“Wipe that smile off your stupid face. Stop laughing, right now. It is not funny. This is serious.” Sometimes people take themselves far too seriously. Every issue that […]
How To Win A Debate With The Christian Apologist Nextdoor
People leave the Christian faith because they found some deficiency in Christianity that could not be reconciled. Nobody had any good answers to their questions and this led […]
William Lane Craig Vs James White: An Analysis
Theologians and scholars usually attract kindred spirits. Since Dr. James White is a reformed theologian, his fans would likewise consider themselves part of the reformed tradition. Unfortunately, the […]
Do Classical Apologetics Postulate A Probabilistic God?
As Christians, our marching orders are found in Matthew 28:19. We are commanded to go into every nation, preaching the gospel and baptizing converts. God has commissioned his […]