Category: Existence of God

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  15 Things Some Atheists Get Wrong About Atheism

  “An atheist is a man who watches a Notre Dame–Southern Methodist University game and doesn’t care who wins.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower While atheists often critique theistic beliefs, they sometimes misunderstand their own worldview. Some atheists hold misconceptions about atheism itself, its philosophical implications, and its limitations. Below are 15 common errorsthat fail…

  January 18, 2025
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  15 Things Some Atheists Get Wrong About God

  “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” – Psalm 19:1 God is central to discussions about existence, morality, and meaning, yet some atheists misunderstand or misrepresent His nature and attributes. Below are 15 common misconceptions about God and why these errors fail to undermine theism. 1. God…

  January 18, 2025
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  15 Things Some Atheists Get Wrong About History

  “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana History is a treasure trove of lessons, insights, and warnings. While not all atheists misunderstand historical events or their significance, some atheists make critical errors when addressing historical topics, particularly when attempting to critique religion or theism. Below…

  January 18, 2025
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  15 Things Some Atheists Get Wrong About Philosophy

  “The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates Philosophy is essential for grappling with life’s biggest questions about existence, morality, and meaning. While not all atheists misunderstand philosophy, some atheists make errors in their critiques of theism or philosophical reasoning. Below are 15 common mistakes and why they fail to undermine belief in…

  January 18, 2025
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  15 Things Some Atheists Get Wrong About Science

  “The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.” – Albert Einstein Science is one of humanity’s most powerful tools for understanding the natural world, but its limitations are often misunderstood. Some atheists mistakenly believe that science disproves God, oversimplifying both disciplines. Below are 15 common errors…

  January 17, 2025
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  Exploring Quantum Entanglement

  A Window to an Intelligent Universe? “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). This foundational verse sets the stage for a discussion about the universe’s origins and the potential evidence of an intelligent mind behind its intricate workings. Quantum mechanics, a revolutionary field of physics,…

  January 16, 2025
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  Why an Infinite Past Cannot Exist

  The Grim Reaper Paradox, Hilbert’s Hotel, and the Case for a Finite Universe The question of whether the past is infinite has long fascinated philosophers, theologians, and scientists. One of the most compelling arguments against an infinite past is the Grim Reaper Paradox, a thought experiment that reveals the logical…

  January 15, 2025
• Existence of God Theological Thoughts

  When Atheists Make a Creed

  Atheists often assert, “There is no God,” but in doing so, they step beyond skepticism and into the realm of belief. This declaration is a metaphysical claim requiring evidence, yet it is often made without substantiation. Such a statement is not neutral—it is a creed. Similarly, the assertion that “there…

  January 14, 2025
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  The Inescapable Logic of Contingency

  Why Atheism Must Acknowledge God William Lane Craig’s argument from contingency reveals an inescapable truth: the universe, as a contingent reality, requires an external cause that only a necessary being—God—can provide. When properly examined, this argument compels not just theists but also atheists to confront the inadequacy of a purely…

  January 13, 2025
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  The Case for God from Miracles

  Evidence, Philosophy, and Hope Miracles transcend natural laws, challenging materialist assumptions and pointing to a supernatural being. From the resurrection of Jesus Christ to modern-day, medically verified healings, miracles are extraordinary signs of divine intervention. Yet, in the busyness of life, we often overlook the miraculous in our midst. This…

  January 12, 2025
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  Aquinas’s Fifth Way

  The Argument from Design as Proof of God The final of Thomas Aquinas’s Five Ways, the Fifth Way, explores the order and purpose evident in the natural world to demonstrate the existence of God. Known as the Argument from Design, this proof is found in the Summa Theologica (I, Q.…

  January 11, 2025
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  Aquinas’s Fourth Way

  The Argument from Gradation as Proof of God Thomas Aquinas’s Five Ways explore different facets of reality to demonstrate God’s existence. The Fourth Way, the Argument from Gradation, addresses the observable hierarchy of qualities in the world, such as goodness, truth, and nobility. Found in the Summa Theologica (I, Q.…

  January 10, 2025
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  Aquinas’s Third Way

  The Argument from Contingency as Proof of God Thomas Aquinas’s Five Ways form a timeless foundation for classical theism, presenting rational arguments for God’s existence. The Third Way, known as the Argument from Contingency, is one of his most philosophically profound and theologically rich proofs. Found in the Summa Theologica…

  January 9, 2025
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  Aquinas’s Second Way:

  The Argument from Efficient Causes as Proof of God Thomas Aquinas’s Five Ways present a series of profound arguments for God’s existence, each addressing a different aspect of reality. The Second Way, known as the Argument from Efficient Causes, examines the sequence of causation in the universe and concludes with…

  January 8, 2025
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  Faith in the Infinite:

  Why the Multiverse Is an Atheist’s Blind Leap of Faith The multiverse hypothesis is one of the most speculative ideas proposed to explain the fine-tuning of the universe. It suggests that if an infinite number of universes exist, at least one—ours—would, by sheer chance, exhibit the precise conditions necessary for…

  January 7, 2025
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  Aquinas’s First Way:

  The Argument from Motion as Proof of God Thomas Aquinas’s Five Ways stand as some of the most profound and enduring arguments for the existence of God in the history of philosophy and theology. Found in the Summa Theologica (I, Q. 2, Art. 3), these arguments rely on empirical observations…

  January 6, 2025
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  Science vs. Scientism:

  Knowing the Limits of Knowledge The distinction between science and scientism lies at the heart of contemporary debates about the nature of truth and reality. Science is an invaluable method for understanding the natural world. It relies on observation, experimentation, and falsifiable hypotheses to uncover patterns and mechanisms that govern…

  January 6, 2025
• Existence of God Theological Thoughts

  SacredThreads

  

  Sacred Threads: The Shroud of Turin in Scriptural and Jewish Context By Tom Dallis The Shroud of Turin is one of the most intriguing artifacts in history, but could it also provide a window into the burial of Jesus Christ as described in the Gospels? In this paper, I examine…

  January 6, 2025
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  Misunderstanding God of the Gaps

  The term “God of the gaps” has become a frequent accusation by atheists against theistic arguments, suggesting that belief in God is invoked to explain gaps in scientific understanding. This critique, while rhetorically effective, fundamentally misrepresents classical theistic reasoning, which is grounded not in ignorance but in evidence, logic, and…

  January 4, 2025
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  Beyond Chance: The Case for God in Cellular Complexity

  The intricacy of the cell, the fundamental building block of life, provides one of the most compelling arguments for the existence of God. Far from being a simple entity, the cell reveals itself as an intricately designed system, filled with specified information and irreducible complexity. Advances in molecular biology continue…

  January 4, 2025
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  Sacred Threads

  

  Sacred Threads: The Shroud of Turin in Scriptural and Jewish Context By Tom Dallis The Shroud of Turin is one of the most intriguing artifacts in history, but could it also provide a window into the burial of Jesus Christ as described in the Gospels? In this paper, I examine…

  January 1, 2025