Maybe you’ve encountered well-meaning Christians who look down on the practice of providing evidence for Christian truth claims. I used to get that a lot. How should you respond? … [Read more...]
The Resurrection of Jesus: My Unlikely Easter Conversation
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally One Easter, a relative cornered me at a family reunion and wanted to talk about the resurrection of Jesus. Let's just call her my dear Aunt Sally. Some people try to stay away from politics and religion a parties. Not Aunt Sally. :-) Aunt Sally was Religious Studies major and she started off by telling me that Jesus didn’t come back from the … [Read more...]
Welcome to the New and Improved Christian Apologetics Alliance Website!
I just wanted to take a few minutes to let everyone know that the new website for the Christian Apologetics Alliance is up and running. Much thanks to the CAA Admins who have put in so many hours to bring this vision to life! I don't want to forget anyone, but I definitely want to thank Arthur Khachatryan and Lauren Kimball. Special thanks also to the rest of the group for … [Read more...]
Reason, Science and Progress: Who Wants It More?
In recent years, many atheists have prominently championed their allegiance to intelligent thought. For instance, there is “The Richard Dawkins Foundation For Reason and Science” and Sam Harris’ book “The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason.” Atheists sometimes refer to themselves as “freethinkers” and “brights.” The public perception that these atheists … [Read more...]
What is Christian Apologetics?
Many years ago, while I was in the Christian Apologetics program at Biola University, my wife and I attended a family gathering. A relative heard I was in grad school and asked me, “What are you getting your degree in?” I said, “Um... Apologetics.” She replied with a chuckle, “I’m SO sorry!” “It’s not really that bad,” I said, looking kind of confused. Today, I still get odd … [Read more...]