All Apologetics articles – Page 6
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Magazine FeaturesWhat has Christianity ever done for us?
That was the challenge levelled at historian Tom Holland by AC Grayling, one of Britain’s leading atheist philosophers. The answer, it turns out is: quite a lot
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Magazine FeaturesWhen John Lennox met Dave Rubin
Justin Brierley has moderated hundreds of lively debates on Christianity and atheism, but when a renowned Christian apologist met a popular YouTube personality at a Californian megachurch, it turned out to be one of the most remarkable events the broadcaster has ever hosted
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Magazine FeaturesConfidence in Christmas: Why the Nativity story is true
Following his debate on The Big Conversation, Dr Peter J Williams explains why we can be confident in the story of Jesus’ birth
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Magazine FeaturesGod’s not dead - 3 ways that the Cosmos points to a Creator
Following his Big Conversation with cosmologist Roger Penrose, renowned Christian philosopher William Lane Craig outlines three ways the science of the universe points to God
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Magazine FeaturesWe’re in a crisis of meaning. Do the stars of the IDW have a solution?
Thousands of people are turning to the academics who make up the so-called Intellectual Dark Web with their questions about the meaning of life. As The Big Conversation from Unbelievable? relaunches, Esther O’Reilly asks whether they‘ll find the right answers.
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OpinionTom Holland: Why atheists are more ‘Christian’ than they realise
Best-selling historian and author Tom Holland responds to the latest British Social Attitudes survey which shows declining Christianity and rising atheism
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InterviewsThe Tim Farron interview: Why I put Christ ahead of my career
The politician tells Sam Hailes how the “trials and tribulations” he experienced while leading the Liberal Democrats have enabled him to be more open about his faith. He also explains how reading books on prophecy and apologetics played a key part in his decision to become a Christian
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Magazine FeaturesThe rise of secularism
The Church is being scrutinised by a growing number of people who do not share our faith. Should we be worried? Megan Cornwell investigates.
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Magazine FeaturesIs the resurrection beyond belief?
David Instone-Brewer examines the gospel accounts of Jesus rising from the dead, and responds to the claim that early Christians simply made the story up
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Magazine FeaturesDeconstructing faith: Meet the evangelicals who are questioning everything
A new generation is re-thinking what they've been told about Christianity, the Bible and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. They argue a 'new reformation' is taking place as they voice their doubts and embrace a process known as theological deconstruction. Those who have walked this road say it's a life-giving and ultimately faith-affirming process, but others are sceptical. Sam Hailes investigates
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OpinionWas Jesus a Muslim or a Christian?
Millions of people think Jesus was a Muslim and billions think he was a Christian. Chris Goswami explains why both are wrong
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Magazine FeaturesWho created human rights? (and why it's a problem for atheists)
It is 70 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations. Following his Big Conversation debate with Peter Singer, Andy Bannister says the document still poses a significant problem for atheists
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OpinionWhat’s stopping Jordan Peterson from rejecting Jesus’ resurrection?
The popular psychology professor claims that faith is about what you do rather than what you say. But when it comes to the central claim of Christian faith, he wavers
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Magazine FeaturesWhy both atheists and Christians need to believe in free will
Free will vs determinism isn’t just a debate for Christians. Atheists face a similar conundrum, as Justin Brierley explains
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Magazine FeaturesAtheist Fairytales: Exposing secularism's major myths
Popular atheists including Steven Pinker say that science, human rights and reason are a result of the Enlightenment conquering religious superstition. That’s just another fairytale, argues Nick Spencer
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Opinion10 questions to ask a Mormon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was founded by Joseph Smith in 1830. While they claim to be the restoration of the original church, Christians consider them to be outside of the faith because they deny the divinity of Christ and the trinity. Here, Michael Thomas suggests how Christians can engage with the members of this church, who are commonly referred to as Mormons
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Magazine FeaturesWhen Derren met Richard: the atheist illusionist and the Christian priest
The UK’s most famous illusionist recently sat down with the country’s best known vicar to talk about faith and happiness. Justin Brierley introduces their conversation
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Magazine FeaturesIs Jordan B Peterson the saviour of Christianity?
The phenomenally popular psychologist is on a mission to bring order to a chaotic world. And he’s using the Bible to do it
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Magazine FeaturesHow studying Hawking’s Big Bang led me to God
Ahead of his appearance at Unbelievable? The Conference 2018, astrophysicist Dr Hugh Ross shares his testimony
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OpinionThis is why Christians DON'T obey all of the Bible’s commands
Why do Christians follow the Bible's teaching on sexuality, but ignore the laws about not eating pork? Are they being selective and 'picking and choosing' which commandments they feel like following? James Mildred offers an explanation
