Category: Existence of God
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The Argument from Reason
Why Rational Thought Destroys ‘Lack of Belief’ Atheism and Points to God “In the beginning was the Word (λόγος, Logos), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1, ESV) The Argument from Reason asserts that human rationality—our capacity for logic, abstract thought, and truth recognition—can only be explained…
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Saint Augustine’s Arguments for God
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” — Confessions, I.1 Augustine of Hippo: Philosopher, Theologian, and Church Father Aurelius Augustine (354–430 AD), known as Saint Augustine of Hippo, was a towering figure in Christian theology and Western philosophy. Born in Thagaste,…
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The Best Evidence for God
A Life Transformed Psalm 73:28 – “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.” The existence of God has never been a question for me. I have known Him, walked with Him, and…
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The Argument from Music
Music as a Window to God From the symphonies of Beethoven to the harmonies of a church choir, music has an undeniable power to move, inspire, and elevate the human spirit. But why does music affect us so deeply? Why does it exhibit such precise mathematical structure, evoke universal emotions,…
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The God Who Must Be
A Presuppositional Defense of Theism “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7 (ESV) The existence of God is not a hypothesis to be tested by autonomous human reasoning, but the necessary precondition for reason itself. Presuppositional apologetics, most notably championed…
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Common Misconceptions About the Shroud of Turin
Answering Doubt with Evidence The Shroud of Turin has been the subject of intense debate, yet many misconceptions persist, obscuring its significance. Some assume it is a medieval forgery, but evidence suggests otherwise. This artifact continues to challenge both skeptics and believers with its remarkable forensic, historical, and scientific characteristics.…
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18 Facts About the Shroud of Turin
1. The Shroud is a Single Linen Cloth with a Herringbone Weave The Shroud is a linen burial cloth measuring 14 feet 3 inches by 3 feet 7 inches (4.4 x 1.1 meters), woven in a three-to-one herringbone twill pattern—a technique historically documented in the Roman era but uncommon in medieval Europe.…
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What a Medieval Forger Would Have Had to Know to Create the Shroud of Turin
If the Shroud of Turin were a medieval forgery, the artist would have needed knowledge far beyond what was available in the 13th or 14th centuries. The following factors present overwhelming challenges to the forgery hypothesis. Each of these details aligns with modern forensic, medical, historical, and scientific knowledge—none of…
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15 Things Some Atheists Get Wrong About Faith
“Faith means not wandering lost in the dark, but trusting the path lit before us.” Faith is often misrepresented by atheists as blind belief, wishful thinking, or an irrational rejection of evidence. However, the biblical concept of faith is much deeper, involving trust based on knowledge, experience, and reason. Many…
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15 Things Some Atheists Get Wrong About “Lack of Belief”
The assertion that atheism is simply a “lack of belief” in God is often presented as a neutral, intellectually honest stance. However, this definition raises significant philosophical, logical, and practical issues that are frequently misunderstood or misrepresented. 1. Misdefining Atheism as a Mere Lack of Belief Claiming atheism is a…
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15 Things Some Atheists Get Wrong About Pascal’s Wager
Blaise Pascal’s Wager is one of the most misunderstood arguments in religious philosophy. Often caricatured as an appeal to self-interest or blind faith, the Wager is a nuanced and deeply rational case for belief in God under conditions of uncertainty. This blog addresses 15 common misconceptions atheists have about Pascal’s Wager,…
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