Posts Tagged ‘ atheism ’

Leonard Ravenhill on Evangelism and Revival

Aug 30th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: The Kingdom of God

Interview with Leonard Ravenhill from 1989: [Link to Video]
One quote from the video to take notice of:
The moral desolation in America and the stagnation in America is not due to the strength of Humanism, it’s because of the weakness of evangelism. People don’t get born again when they come to the altar. They come down [...]



Sleeping with your Girlfriend

Jun 19th, 2009 | By Frank Turek | Category: Philosophy & Science

My friend David has a knack for cutting through the smokescreens people throw up when they’re trying to avoid making commitments, be they commitments to God or to other people. Last week, with one comment, he blew away all the smoke that a young agnostic was hiding behind. It was a demonstration of tremendous insight, and it required some courage to say. [...]



The Language of God: From Atheism to Belief

Jun 5th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: Philosophy & Science

Editor’s Note: We’re continuing to look at Francis Collins’ book The Language of God, other posts here.
From Atheism to Belief
Collins opens his book The Language of God with a look at his journey “from atheism to belief.” Raised on a dirt farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Collins grew up without spirituality being an [...]



Hate Crimes Bill In House & Senate

Apr 28th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: Law & Politics, News

H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, was introduced in the Senate Tuesday April 28th, and is slated to reach the House floor for a vote Wednesday.  The bill would expand existing hate-crimes law to include crimes motivated [...]



Does God Exist? Craig / Hitchens Debate

Mar 24th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Philosophy & Science

Editor’s Note: A summary of the arguments made during the debate can be found here.

Premier Christian philosopher Dr. WIlliam Lane Craig and outspoken atheist Christopher Hitchens will be debating the question “Does God Exist?” April 4th at Biola University.  A live webcast of the event will be shown, and can be purchased here.

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The Basics: An Atheistic Reality (Part 1)

Mar 5th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: Philosophy & Science

Editor’s Note: Part of the VOR Series The Basics: 1. Introduction
What if the atheists are right? What if our Universe, the Earth, mankind, and you and I all exist by mere chance? What if, as Carl Sagan put it, “the Cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be,” and with nothing [...]



The Basics: Introduction

Mar 1st, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: Philosophy & Science

Editor’s Note: Introduction to the VOR Series The Basics.
 
You believe that the Bible is the word of God, that Jesus is the Son of God, and that only those who place their faith in Jesus will find salvation after death. As a Christian, you believe these propositions not because they make you feel good, but [...]



Big Bang Evidence for God

Jan 16th, 2009 | By Frank Turek | Category: Philosophy & Science

Editor’s Note: Originally published on TownHall.com, used with permission. Frank Turek is a speaker and author, and a leading Christian apologist. Learn more at his website www.CrossExamined.org
When I debated atheist Christopher Hitchens recently, one of the eight arguments I offered for God’s existence was the creation of this supremely fine-tuned universe out [...]



As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God

Dec 30th, 2008 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Philosophy & Science

An atheist reluctantly admits that Jesus is the answer in Africa in this December 27th Times Online article:
Before Christmas I returned, after 45 years, to the country that as a boy I knew as Nyasaland. Today it’s Malawi, and The Times Christmas Appeal includes a small British charity working there [...]



Atheism Notes

Oct 26th, 2008 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Philosophy & Science

Editor’s Note: In an effort to educate followers of Jesus regarding what is going on in the wider culture, we share news that we think the people of God should be aware of, from a Kingdom perspective. Unless otherwise stated, we make no endorsements of the links, media, organizations, or people we report on.
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