Atheism/Part 2 By: The John Ankerberg Show By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2003: Dr. Geisler explains some of the basic tenets held by most atheists. draws wisdom from the Old Testament–our greatest history book–revealing the tragic outcome when a society turns its back on God’s leading. Nor is it a sign that we are becoming more rational in some objective sense.
In fact, it should be known for doing so with excellence.
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began to feel as out of place as Santa.
Opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s).This is the third and final installment in my interview/conversation with John Marriott on the issue of Christians leaving the faith to become atheists.
The secular turn is as much a construct, and product of historical factors as the religious nature of the Middle Ages was.
I think it is important to flesh this out a bit.Former believers sometimes explain it as analogous to an adult trying to believe in Santa Claus. 1.3 About Evil. One way they can do so is by helping individuals to love God with their minds. To resolve the problems they may seek answers that will allow them to continue to believe in such things as adults in the 21st century. While atheists do provide many insights into the nature of reality, some of their tenets do not hold up under serious scrutiny. As such, we should remind Christians that beliefs in the miraculous, and strange, which feel rationally out of place within our cultural moment, do so, not because they are inherently irrational but because we are secular.
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But let me offer three brief suggestions.First, we need to do a better job of doing apologetics. He blogs at The solution to Christians becoming atheists (Part 2)The solution to Christians becoming atheists (Part 2)The top 7 stories of the day, curated just for you!
Who Chose What to Include in the Bible? Christian Atheist, Part 2 April 30, 2017 “When you believe in God, but aren’t sure He loves you” 2 Corinthians 5:17 . 2. My mother knew it would be perfect for me with the Christian atmosphere, rigorous academics, and the location. Journey to Atheism: Part 2. So today, Pastor J.D. Hear the final message in our series called Amateurs who don’t know what they are talking about parrot the arguments of qualified philosophers, historians and scientists, without having the depth of understanding needed to do it well. It’s been a pleasure.Dr. If readers would like to learn more one way they can do so is to visit my website Thanks Randal for taking the time to chat with me. Hear the final message in our series called Broken Saviors. Previous Article. September 13, 2019 Transcript Download Audio. One of which is that it provides the encouragement they need as “strangers and aliens” in the broader culture. It is a construal with a philosophic lineage. 1. Stay up-to-date on announcements, new resources, and exciting news from J.D. At least ontologically, anyway. Christian Atheism, Part 2. Beliefs are either true or false depending on how they reflect reality, not if my peers let me get away with holding them. I appreciate you and your work because it is measured, articulate and you know what you are talking about. The Irrational Atheist – Part 2 Jul. As in the case with Santa, the only way to resolve the tension is to admit what they know is true. I knew that there was a heavy Christian foundation here, but I figured that it wouldn’t be too bad and the good would outweigh the negatives. The cognitive dissonance produced as a result of what they have come to know of reality and their belief in Santa Claus reaches a point where it can only be resolved by admitting what they know to be true; Santa does not exist.Something similar underwrites a significant percentage of deconversions.
For deconverts however, the cognitive dissonance is not sufficiently assuaged by apologetics. In it Berger demonstrates the role and importance of the church, specifically church communities, in providing legitimacy to the biblical narrative. Somewhere between 6 – 10 years of age, the idea of an overweight man sliding down all the chimneys of the world in one night, with a sack of presents begins to feel suspect. Rather, I am advocating that believers take advantage of the great resources that God has given them in the church. Much more could be said here.JM: Second, we need to help folks see the role of plausibility structures, social imaginaries and other socio-cultural factors in influencing our thinking. All Rights Reserved.
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CP VOICES do not necessarily reflect the views of The Christian Post. 1.1 About God. About J.D. This is the experience not just of those who deconvert but all educated, reflective Christians today. But what needs to be pointed out is this is not because the “secular” was inevitable as humanity evolved. Eventually, however, all children come to the point where they can’t believe in Santa anymore. Being around healthy, biblical communities that reinforce the truth of Christ through preaching his word, worshipping him and loving each other well, can powerfully counter the faith draining effect our secular age can have on faith formation and maintenance.JM: I would say that just because we cannot extricate ourselves from our perspective – embedded as it is in a particular time and place – that does not entail relativism.
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