Apologetics - Defending the Faith

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Apologetics - Defending the Faith

Automatic Writing
Or Biblical Inspiration?
Is the Bible a combination of men's words and God's words? 1 Cor. 7:10-12 distinguishes between Paul's words and the Lord's opinion. So doesn't that prove the bible has men's opinions too? click for full text

Bible
Fables & Figures of Speech?
I wonder about the figurative nature of stories in the Bible. What about the fables? I wonder how literally these stories should be taken. (M.A.) click for full text

Bible Legends & Tales?
Can we know the truth?
On a T.V.show I heard an expert say the Bible is just a collection of legends and wild tales. How would you respond to this? Should Christians even try? (J.M., Mt. Vernon, WA) click for full text

Bible Rewritten?
Hasn't the Bible been rewritten so many times by so many zealots that bigotry has found a home in religion? (A.M.) click for full text

Christian Defensive One-Liners
For Impatient Skeptics...
I heard you say we should learn quick answers to skeptical & sarcastic remarks unbelievers make about our faith. Could you give me a quick rundown of some of those? click for full text

Christianity
Is it the Truth?
Why do you think Christianity is the truth and not Islam or Buddhism or other religions? (J.M., Mt. Vernon, WA) click for full text

Crucifixion
Why so Violent?
Why did Jesus' death have to be so violent? What if I were to never come to a certain belief that Jesus was the son of God who died and rose again? Is my belief enough even though not felt? click for full text

Deistic Doubt
Does God Care?
Does God care about you? Is he just a watchmaker who wound up the clock of the universe and left the premises? Does he intervene in our lives today? What about now? Accidents? Failures? Death? click for full text

Ehrman's Errors
Provocative Exploitation
A friend gave me a copy of Bart Ehrman's book called Misquoting Jesus. This book really bothers me because he is so educated but says the bible is full of errors - like 400,000. What do you think? click for full text

Faith
Is it Real?
How do I know my faith is "real" enough to save me? How do I know Christianity is true and Jesus really lived? How can I have faith in someone I can't see or touch? How do you make a leap of faith? click for full text

God Spoke to Ancients
But, What About Us?
I noticed that Abraham spoke directly to God. He had clear signs & responses from God. So was communication & belief easier in those days? Could there be interference from radio waves today? click for full text

Hell Real?
Caution Fire Below
Don't read this article if you claim that Jesus was a great teacher yet ridicule the reality of Hell. You may be safer not knowing... "to him who has much, more will be required" (Luke 12:48) click for full text

Logic 101 - Atheist Begs the Question
Intelligent?
Atheist Richard Dawkins says there is no evidence of intelligent design. So, Christians are delusional, infantile and stupid to believe in creationism or religion. How would you respond to his logic click for full text

Logic 101 - Liar, Lunatic or Lord
Choose One?
I've heard Christians say things that violate rules of logic & critical thinking. For example, C.S. Lewis says Jesus was a liar, lunatic or Lord. Choose one. But, there are other possibilities. click for full text

Logic 101 - Occam's Razor
Simplest the better...
Concerning the origins of our universe don't natural evolutionary processes explain it better than God or Intelligent Design? Maybe the universe isn't complicated - mankind is just awfully dumb! click for full text

Logic 101 - Pascal's Wager
Christians argue if I don't believe and I am wrong then I'm doomed. But, if they are wrong then nobody gets hurt - like a divine insurance policy. Isn't this a fallacy in logic? click for full text

Man's Responsibility
Or God's Sovereignty?
If God controls everything, then how can a murderer be responsible for his own actions? click for full text

Non Christian References to Christ
Are there credible non-Christian references to Christ? A friend pointed out to me that we shouldn't use the Bible to "prove" the bible because it's circular reasoning. click for full text

Religion Separates
Unifying?
Why does religion separate people more than it unifies them? (A.M.) click for full text

Resurrection Body - Spiritual?
Or Physical?
If we have real, tangible, physical resurrection bodies in heaven, why does Paul call them "spiritual" bodies in 1 Cor. 15? click for full text

Studying Religions Beneficial?
For Whom?
Don't you think we should study all religions before committing to a belief in Christianity? For example, what about all the Gnostic writings in addition to eastern religions? click for full text

Trusting an Invisible God?
I have a problem placing my faith in a God I cannot see or touch. I don't trust anyone on earth to take care of me. So why should I trust this someone from another world that I can't see or touch? click for full text

Belief Necessary for What?
You know what - I'm not so bad. In fact, I'm a good person - better than most anyway. So why would God send me to hell? What do I need faith for? (J.M., Mt. Vernon, WA) click for full text

Christians Insane or Delusional?
My professor in college says that beliefs in Christianity and all religions are just forms of mental illness. He claims that rational people do not need a god or belief structure to live happily. click for full text

Faith a Crutch for Losers?
My family & some friends insist Christianity is just a crutch for losers who can't make it in the real world & there are no absolutes. They ridicule me & my beliefs when we get together. Suggestions? click for full text

Saved from What?
I've heard Christians say, "Repent and be saved." But, what are you saved from? Repent for what? Besides, what makes you think you're saved and I'm not? (J.M., Mt. Vernon, WA) click for full text

Trinity is Biblical?
The word "trinity" isn't even in the bible. So why is a Christian supposed to believe it to be saved? How is this scriptural or biblical? click for full text