The Christian graduate student organization I was a part of at Texas Tech University invited Dr. Michael Strauss to speak in 2015. I was given the privilege of sitting down with him over lunch and visiting with him personally. It was dialogue that strained my intellect, to say the least. I continue to correspond with … Continue reading Why is there Something Instead of Nothing?
Science
Which Takes Greater Faith? God or Multiverse?
The Multiverse Theory is the latest attempt by non-Christian physicists to eliminate God from being the “un-caused cause” (as Thomas Aquinas coined the phrase) i.e. the creator of the universe. Here, in this brief 5 minute video, astrophysicist, Brian Keating – University of California, San Diego – answers the question, “What’s the greater leap of … Continue reading Which Takes Greater Faith? God or Multiverse?
God or the Multiverse?
God or the Multiverse? Which one requires more faith? To all students having the multiverse presented to you as truth (or as the best option for the origination of life) I encourage you to watch this brief, 5 minute presentation by Brian Keating, Professor of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. He poignantly … Continue reading God or the Multiverse?
A Legacy of Biblical Defense & Faith
Josh McDowell (left) is a former atheist and has been teaching the Biblical faith to teens and adults for decades. His son, Sean, has followed in his father's footsteps and is, himself, a gifted theologian and defender of the Christian faith. Sean presently serves on the faculty of Biola University in southern California. Below are … Continue reading A Legacy of Biblical Defense & Faith
The Faith of Atheism
In Conversations with Carl Sagan, Tom Head records Sagan (astronomer, astrophysicist, and ardent agnostic) as saying, "An atheist is someone who is certain that God does not exist, someone who has compelling evidence against the existence of God. I know of no such compelling evidence." It is no secret that, despite the reasonable evidence, ultimately, … Continue reading The Faith of Atheism
Newsweek: Where Do You Go When You Die?
As I study the biblical worldview of the afterlife (which I'm convicted is true) I'm always curious to see what mainstream culture thinks about it all. So, when I saw this tweeted article - Newsweek giving credence to the possibility of life-beyond-death - my interest was piqued. Most of the article cites what scientists are … Continue reading Newsweek: Where Do You Go When You Die?
Is Christianity Anti-Science?
"...many have come to believe something very odd about Christianity: that it is anti-science, anti-reason, anti-progressive phenomenon fueled by blind faith. That is not Christian faith at all!" Former atheist, Josh McDowell In addition, I would encourage the reader to consider McDowell's quote (above) in light of the arguments for God's existence from the myriad … Continue reading Is Christianity Anti-Science?
The Science of God
Dr. Gerald Schroeder is a distinguished physicist and biblical scholar, earning undergraduate and doctoral degrees from MIT. In his book, The Science of God, he addresses, among other related topics, the "fine-tuning of the universe". In the following particular pericope, he begins by quoting renowned physicist - and avowed skeptic - Dr. Steven Weinberg: "Life … Continue reading The Science of God
Pascal’s Wager
When we die, what do you think is on the other side? (good question) Recently, I read a story of a son (a Christian) asking his father (not a Christian) if he ever worried about what happens after we die. “The next life?” the father said. “I’ll worry about that when I get there!” But, … Continue reading Pascal’s Wager
Does God Exist? Hear the compelling evidence TONIGHT at TTU….
An atheist/skeptic/seeker says to you, "I'm re-thinking this God idea. What evidence compels you to believe that God exists?" What's your response? Are you prepared to respond? 1 Peter 3:15 commands us to be prepared. Dear Friends, I simply wanted to offer one final reminder of a most rewarding potential experience. Physicist, Dr. Michael Strauss, … Continue reading Does God Exist? Hear the compelling evidence TONIGHT at TTU….