When Atheists Attack: Responding to Michael Shermer
Introduction Michael Shermer recently published an article titled, “What Would it Take to Prove the Resurrection?” in which he purportedly helps readers think about truth claims—mainly the Resurrection. This critique will show some of the fundamental flaws within Dr. Shermer’s … Continued
Facing the Facts: The Kalām Cosmological Argument
Introduction Atheists often insist there is no evidence for the existence of God while maintaining religious faith is fundamentally irrational. This paper will examine the Kalām Cosmological Argument (KCA), demonstrating that it offers strong evidence for the existence of God, … Continued
Worldview in Question: Outlining the Naturalistic Worldview
Worldview Composition A comprehensive and well-thought-out worldview must address twelve topics about reality, including: 1) Theology / Concept of God / Ultimate Reality: What kind of God, if any, actually exists? 2) Metaphysics / External Reality: Is there … Continued
Worlds Apart: Comparing Unitarian Universalism with Christianity
Introduction You discover that you and your spouse are expecting a child. You have neither the finances nor the time to invest in children at this point in life. What do you do? An employee continually breaks company policy and … Continued
Worldview in Question: Outlining the Worldview of Hinduism
Worldview Composition A comprehensive and well-thought-out worldview must address twelve topics about reality, including: 1) Theology / Concept of God / Ultimate Reality: What kind of God, if any, actually exists? 2) Metaphysics / External Reality: Is there … Continued
Worldview in Question: Outlining the Christian Worldview
Worldview Composition A comprehensive and well-thought-out worldview must address twelve topics about reality, including: 1) Theology / Concept of God / Ultimate Reality: What kind of God, if any, actually exists? 2) Metaphysics / External Reality: Is there … Continued
Supernatural Origin: Arguing for the Miraculous
Introduction Skeptics, who maintain a naturalistic worldview, quickly reject the historicity of the gospel accounts because miracles appear within the narrative. Their a priori assumptions preclude supernatural occurrences, which severely limits their ability to analyze the narrative, thereby causing them … Continued
Cults in America: Mormonism
Introduction In commencing the Olivet Discourse, Jesus provides a premonitory prophecy regarding the inevitable rise of false prophets/teachers (Matthew 24:3-5, 23-28). Similarly, in anticipation of his imminent martyrdom, Peter writes a final letter warning about false teachers and exhorting believers … Continued
Short Answers: Why is eternal punishment fair?
Summary: Eternal punishment is fitting for the eternally unrepentant. This question typically assumes the premise that people are generally good by nature, thereby rendering it inconceivable for a righteous God to condemn a person for merely making a mistake in … Continued
Short Answers: What about those who have never heard the gospel?
Summary: God will make sure those who would repent, will have the opportunity. It is essential to understand that no one receives punishment for not believing in Jesus; instead, everyone stands condemned for his or her moral depravity (cf., John … Continued