Atheists and secular humanists consistently make the claim that religion is the #1 cause of violence and war throughout the history of mankind. One of hate theism's key cheerleaders, Sam Harris, says in his book The End of Faith that faith and religion are “the most...
Articles written by Rob Shumacher
The Resurrection of Jesus – A Miracle in One of Three Ways
The resurrection of Jesus Christ was a miracle. No matter if you believe in God or not, no matter if you’re a philosophical naturalist or a Christian, the account and effects of Jesus’ resurrection are truly miraculous. Defining Our Terms Non-Christians may scoff at...
What do militant atheism and Islam have in common?
At first blush, atheism and Islam couldn’t seem more different. Atheism denies the existence of any supernatural deity, whereas Islam (whose name means ‘submission’) is monotheistic and asserts a supreme supernatural god named Allah. Atheism denies any life beyond...
What we can learn from the TV series “Good Christian Belles”?
The new ABC TV series “Good Christian Belles,” or “GCB,” originated from a book by Kim Gatlin entitled “Good Christian Bitches.” ABC intended to air the series under its original name but came under fire from several of its affiliates as well as a few women’s...
The Spirit of Cain and Abortion
A murderous, self-seeking impulse has sadly plagued the whole history of human sinful rebellion against God. We might call this the "spirit of Cain," or perhaps, the "way of Cain" (Jude 1:11). This lies at the heart of our modern world's obsessive defense and even...
Atheism and the Multiverse
The atheist’s most recent god, the multiverse, was laid to rest this January at a rather unusual event: the 70th birthday celebration of Stephen Hawking, which was held at Cambridge. Delivering the eulogy was Dr. Alexander Vilenkin, who had written a recent paper that...
What is moral relativism?
Moral relativism is a philosophy that asserts there is no global, absolute moral law that applies to all people, for all time, and in all places. Instead of an objective moral law, it espouses a qualified view where morals are concerned, especially in the areas of...