It’s a strange world we live in when one of the most infamous atheists, Richard Dawkins, is calling himself a “cultural Christian.” Of course, he’s still an atheist, but nevertheless, there has been a palpable shift in the West’s intellectual atmosphere for Dawkins (and others) to be willing to embrace such an identity. And yet,... Continue Reading →
Humanism or Christianity: Which Offers a Better Way for Critiquing Evil Actions in Christian History?
The fact is, that the best foundation for a moral critique of evil actions committed in the name of Christ lay not in a vague notion of humanist sentimentality, but in the active reign of Jesus Christ as King.
Does Titus 2:13 say that Jesus is God?
The Bible is filled with passages that boldly declare the deity of Jesus Christ. “In Him, all the fullness of deity dwells in bodily form.” - Colossians 2:9 “No one has seen God at any time, the only begotten God, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has explained Him.” - John 1:14... Continue Reading →
The Gentiles Have Already Been Called: An Argument from Athanasius
I sometimes try to imagine what I’d think about Jesus if I had been raised in a different religion. I can relate to the words of Blaise Pascal as he considered the potential prejudice that can arise from within one’s reflection on their own religion: There is no denying it; one must admit that there... Continue Reading →
Never Leave Them In Peace – The Apologetics of Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal's apologetics emphasize the need for a worldview to explain human glory and horror. His "destabilization method" challenges individuals' beliefs, continuously contrasting their perspectives with counter examples. This discomfort is designed to lead them to faith in Christ, who alone can address humanity's greatness and wretchedness. Pascal's approach offers a thought-provoking way to engage skeptics.
Blaise Pascal’s Anthropological Argument
As it relates to apologetic arguments, Blaise Pascal is certainly most known for Pascal’s Wager. However, Pascal’s thought is much more diverse and, in my opinion, even more compelling in other areas. Of course, due to his untimely death, Pascal did not flesh out many of his thoughts into any kind of systematic work. Nevertheless,... Continue Reading →