In this exploration, we delve into the philosophical debate of the universe's origins through the lens of the Principle of Sufficient Reason and the fallacy of special...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Atheism

Historical Jesus

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Parallels of Mythology: The Curious Case of Jesus and Elvis

Many skeptics, such as Richard Carrier, strain to make the very existence of Jesus a myth. They believe the best way to combat God is to erase Jesus completely from the record...

by C Michael Patton

Atheism

Christian Philosophy

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Evangelism

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Who Really Believes in Magic? Five Responses to the “God of the Gaps” Argument

Imagine sitting in a cozy coffee shop called Credo House, sipping on a Luther Latte, a delightful vanilla latte exclusive to this quaint establishment. You strike up a...

“So You’re Saying There’s a Chance?…That There’s NOT a God? The Problem Using Statistics to Prove God’s Existence

Introduction The realm of statistics has often been used to argue for the existence of God or some higher power. From the probability of Jesus fulfilling biblical prophecies...

Do Atheists Have Any Burden of Proof? or Do Atheists Believe in Magic?

One of the most popular arguments that have been made prolific among atheists by the so-called “New Atheists” is that they have no burden of proof because they have no belief...

10 Absurdities of Atheism

1. Atheism lacks a moral foundation. Atheism is silent when it comes to offering a basis for moral values and principles, leaving individuals to create their own personal...

by C Michael Patton

Atheism

Calvinism

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Folk Theology

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Is God Egotistical?

“It is absurd to believe that the deity has human passions, and one of the lowest human passions, a restless appetite for applause.” -David Hume “Whether,...

by C Michael Patton

. . . and other stupid statements

“ Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence”… And other stupid statements

Do extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence? I think I just said this a couple of weeks ago, but it is worth repeating as it has become a mantra among evangelical...

How NOT to React to Joshua Harris’ Announcement

Popular pastor and author Joshua Harris announced recently that he no longer considered himself a Christian. This announcement comes shortly after he announced he and his wife...

Honestly, Do Any Lives Matter?

Months ago in a Democratic primary debate, a national audience heard this urgently profound question put to the candidates, “Do black lives matter or do all lives...

by Clint Roberts

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