In the course of his interview with Pastor Rick Warren, Piers Morgan expressed an idea that is becoming increasingly common: “The Bible and the Constitution were well-intentioned, but they are basically inherently flawed,” Morgan said. “Hence the need to amend it.” “My point to you about gay rights, for example, it's time for an amendment to the Bible,” he said. … [Read more...]
You're only an atheist because you were raised in an atheist home.
Contributed by Matthew Clayton of Loving Christ with Your Mind. One time, if I remember correctly, for my brother's stagecraft class, he had an assignment to make a birdhouse and it seems as though one of the requirements was that it be painted. I believe he was busy (I don't know the situation's exact details) so he asked my sisters if they'd like to paint it. And, of course, … [Read more...]
On The Dangers Of Fideism
On Saturday night, as I was home alone, the door bell rang. I opened the front door to greet the two young smartly-dressed gentlemen. They introduced themselves as missionaries from the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (a.k.a. the Mormons). Interacting with Mormon missionaries is a rare treat for me. I'm currently abroad, working in Seattle, and Mormonism is far less … [Read more...]
The Resurrection of Jesus
Reprinted with the gracious permission of William Lane Craig. Examines the historical grounds for belief in Jesus’ resurrection, focusing on the empty tomb, his post-mortem appearances, and the origin of the disciples’ belief in his resurrection. I spoke recently at a major Canadian university on the existence of God. After my talk, one slightly irate co-ed wrote on her … [Read more...]
Society and the Church's Response to Mental Illness
Recently, we all know that someone went berserk in Connecticut and decided the way to approach reality was to kill his mother, several elementary schoolers, and some teachers. Most of you know his name. I’m not going to bother to repeat it here. I personally think we shouldn’t even show his picture even and should instead spend more time thinking about the victims of a tragedy … [Read more...]
Virginity, prostitution and backyard cricket!
As this is my first post here, I would like to thank you all for welcoming me to this community. I am excited to be able to interact with you all in this way. Let's get to it ... A Brazilian woman has sold her virginity for $780,000 in an online auction organised by a Melbourne filmmaker. Catarina Migliorini, a 20-year-old physical exercise student, had volunteered to sell her … [Read more...]
Apologetics Resources for Equipping Youth
Contributed with the gracious permission of Chris Shannon, Executive Director at Reasonable Faith.CurriculumsThe Defense Never Rests – William Lane Craighttp://www.reasonablefaith.org/site/PageServer?pagename=the_defense_never_restsOn Guard Companion DVD: Learn To Defend Your Faith - For Groups or … [Read more...]
On the Connecticut Shooting
What can be said in the face of evil like this? Let’s start with the obvious in a tragedy like this. There are no easy answers. There are no pat solutions. It is not going to be the case that we enact a new law on gun control and the problem goes away. It is not going to be the case that we ban violent video games and the problem goes away. It is not the case that we do X, Y, … [Read more...]
Recommended Reading: Mere Apologetics by Alister McGrath
There are many books worth reading on apologetics. It is often overwhelming and often hard to know where to start. Having recently finished Alister McGrath’s[1] latest book, Mere Apologetics: How to Help Seekers and Skeptics Find Faith, I would suggest that this book is a good place to begin. Apologetics 101 Have you ever wondered, “What is apologetics and what does it have … [Read more...]
The Need for Apologetics: The Defense of the Faith
Sometimes we expect that a few good arguments will unlock salvation’s door. When we find that they don’t and that we are met with a glaring sneer instead of a grateful embrace, we are hurt and conclude that “apologetics doesn’t work.” We then swing to the opposite – “I’m going to simply let my good works speak for the Gospel.” Admittedly, in our post-Christian society where … [Read more...]