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How Does Order in the Universe Point to God?

Nov 7, 2022

How Does Order in the Universe Point to God?

The incredible order and even beauty that the universe displays raises the question, how did this happen? There seem to be two possible...

What is the Problem of Induction, and Why are Christians Uniquely Situated to Answer it?

James Anderson, Ph.D.

Jun 15, 2022

What is the Problem of Induction, and Why are Christians Uniquely Situated to Answer it?

The problem of induction is a notorious philosophical problem concerning inductive inferences; more specifically, whether that form of...

What are Worldviews, and Why Should University Students be Mindful of Them?

James Anderson, Ph.D.

Apr 18, 2022

What are Worldviews, and Why Should University Students be Mindful of Them?

As the word itself suggests, a worldview is an overall view of the world. It isn’t a physical view of the world (like the sight of planet...

In What Ways is God the Foundation for all Knowledge?

James Anderson, Ph.D.

Mar 21, 2022

In What Ways is God the Foundation for all Knowledge?

According to a Christian worldview, God is the foundation of all knowledge simply because God is the ultimate foundation for everything

How Can Science Be Applied to Apologetics?

John Bloom, Ph.D

Feb 14, 2022

How Can Science Be Applied to Apologetics?

Because science studies God’s creation, and one may reasonably expect God’s handiwork to point us to himself, it’s natural to think that...

How does Christianity give a basis for science?

John Bloom, Ph.D

Oct 18, 2021

How does Christianity give a basis for science?

In these politically correct times, this may not sit well with some people, but many non-Christian historians of science acknowledge that...

John Bloom, Ph.D

Aug 31, 2021

Are science and the Bible in tension?

One certainly gets the impression from the media, some popular scientists, and some Christians that Science and the Bible are seriously...

Is Earth's situation in the vast universe evidence against the existence of God?

John Bloom, Ph.D

Aug 24, 2021

Is Earth's situation in the vast universe evidence against the existence of God?

Who hasn’t walked outside under dark sky conditions and felt insignificant against the black vastness of space? It’s perfectly...

Where is there room for God in the academic world?

Vern Poythress, Ph.D.

Jul 22, 2021

Where is there room for God in the academic world?

The Bible proclaims that Christ is Lord. He reigns with God the Father even today over the entire universe (Eph. 1:20-22). Those who...

Vern Poythress, Ph.D.

Jul 22, 2021

Where is there room for God in chance?

Chance might be the last place where we expect to find God. Chance, we might think, is completely out of control. Well, yes, chance is a...

K. Scott Oliphint, Ph.D.

Jul 22, 2021

What is apologetics?

Apologetics is, simply put, giving answers and responses to objections that come to or against Christianity. The world "apologetics"...

Where is there room for God in modern science?

Vern Poythress, Ph.D.

Jul 22, 2021

Where is there room for God in modern science?

All scientists rely on God, because it is God who puts in place and governs all the regularities--what we call laws of nature. The real...

Where is there room for God in the study of mathematics?

Vern Poythress, Ph.D.

Jul 22, 2021

Where is there room for God in the study of mathematics?

It seems to many people that mathematics is the study of pure abstractions. Numbers and perfect triangles float out in a realm of pure...

Where is there room for God in the study of logic?

Vern Poythress, Ph.D.

Jul 22, 2021

Where is there room for God in the study of logic?

Traditionally, philosophy has sought answers for the big questions about the world. What does the world consist of?

Where is there room for God in the study of philosophy?

Vern Poythress, Ph.D.

Jul 22, 2021

Where is there room for God in the study of philosophy?

Traditionally, philosophy has sought answers for the big questions about the world. What does the world consist of? Is there an ultimate...

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