Wednesday, January 13, 2010

proof positive

Proving whether something is true or not is called apologetics. This word is derived from the Greek word “apologia,” which means “to defend.” The entire Clarifying Christianity site is filled with apologetics—proofs and explanations for many Christian-related issues. The focus of this page is the proof supporting the accuracy of the Bible. After all, if the Bible is not true or if it is filled with errors, Christianity would only be a “blind faith”—something people believe without any evidence to support it.
However, Christianity is not a blind faith. It is the only religion that can prove itself, and a main source of that proof is the Bible. Although it is becoming less common, there are still people who tell others that they follow Christianity “because it feels right” (or use wording like that). This is unfortunate, since there is a lot of evidence supporting Christianity. The existence of all that evidence is one reason we started this site. We want people to learn about the solid evidence that supports their faith, and have a place that collected that evidence so they can show it to others.
By the way, if you would like some reference materials that are a little more portable than a computer with an Internet connection, a book we recommend is Know Why You Believe by Paul Little. This book is available in larger bookstores and most Christian bookstores. Also, the Tucson Community Church recorded a seminar called “Knowing The Facts Behind The Faith.” It is available on DVD and VHS video (NTSC format). If you are interested in purchasing a copy, you can get one directly from the church that produces them at the Tucson Community Church website. They also handle international orders

11 comments:

Epicmurphus said...

Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?
Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing?
Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing?
Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing?
Then why call him God?

Captain Stubing said...

BK and Leonard were adrift in their rented boat due to an engine failure. While rummaging through the boat's provisions, Leonard stumbled across an old lamp. Secretly hoping that a genie would appear, he rubbed the lamp vigorously. To the amazement of the castaways, a genie came forth.

This particular genie, however, stated that he could only deliver one wish, not the standard three.

Without giving much thought to the matter Leonard blurted out, "Make the entire ocean into beer!" The genie clapped his hands with a deafening crash, and immediately the entire sea turned into the finest brew ever sampled by mortals.

Simultaneously, the genie vanished. Only the gentle lapping of beer on the hull broke the stillness as the men considered their circumstances.

BK looked disgustedly at Leonard whose wish had been granted. After a long, tension filled moment, he spoke: "Nice going idiot! Now we're going to have to piss in the boat!"

Bartender Isaac Washington said...

Captain Stubing,

Stories like that put me outta business.

Murphy said...

I don't think I should eat my own hair. It's got so many chemicals dumped on it I just might die before I even get a chance to barf all over my self.

Anonymous said...

Oh, for gawd's sake, when the hell did Did BK and Leonard team up?

Bert Convey said...

It's a love-hate thing between those two.

Anonymous said...

Mr.Coney, I was on your show several years ago winning $2000.00 cash. That was then this is now. BTW, you were too young to die.

Bert Convey said...

Did you ever notice how I always seemed to be a permanent guest star on Love Boat and Fantasy Island?

Why was that?

Anonymous said...

Huh? What? Your agent, sill.

Anonymous said...

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All these Contributors and this is all they have. What's going on?

A. Nalseepage said...

Lou Spincter, welcome aboard!

We have something in common.

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