All atheism articles
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ArticleDo Christian believers in evolution miss the most important arguments?
Erik Strandness reflects on a debate between a Christian evolutionist and an atheist, and wishes some more intelligent designs were acknowledged
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ArticleThe deceptive simplicity of William Lane Craig’s Kalam Cosmological Argument
Philosophical reflection on infinity leads to inevitable conclusions about the nature of reality and the existence of a powerful personal creator
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ArticleDawkins the Apologist
Erik Strandness shares his reflections on the failures of ‘New Atheism’ and how the movement inspired many to return to the faith
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ArticleThe richer meaning within a Christian vision for the future
Erik Strandness argues that the flaws of a materialistic, secular worldview do not offer hope or meaning when compared to theism
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ArticleRepeated failing a polygraph test led a physics academic to God
In this discussion on whether there is conflict between religion and science, both parties are most interested in moral debates
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ArticleA military man finds God: the story of Jon Wilke
This soldier was reading the Bible for fun, but it led to serious soul-searching and heartfelt prayer
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ShowsThe Divine Debate: Is Morality Rooted in God? Atheist Stephen Law vs Matthew Su hosted by Ruth Jackson
Is faith necessary for a moral life? Is belief in God essential for a meaningful moral framework, or can secular philosophy provide all the answers? This week on Unbelievable?, host Ruth Jackson welcomes two dynamic thinkers to explore the profound debate of God’s role in our moral universe.
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ArticleChristopher Hitchens was a ‘heretic’ of the New Atheist cause
Contrary to perception and to the opinions of many of his fellow atheists, the late writer perceived aspects of religion to be positive and did not want it to be eradicated – just sidelined
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ArticleFrom meaningless atheism to the satisfying answers of faith: the story of Christine Mooney-Flynn
A former atheist finds God at the end of a long spiritual quest through nihilism and despair
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ArticleWhen I was an atheist I made fun of Christian kids at school - now I ring them up to apologise
Harry Howard tells Premier Unbelievable how a surprising school lesson changed his mind about God, and why the church should try reaching young people with ancient forms of worship.
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ArticleCould Christianity be good for society even if it’s not true?
Recently a number of public intellectuals have praised the faith for its positive effects on society – yet denied the truth of its teaching. Can this contradiction be reconciled?
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ArticleChristianity does not hold back technological progress: it inspires it
The Bible is a book written by ignorant “Bronze Age goat herders,” according to many internet atheists across the world.
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ArticleWho are the ‘New Atheists’ and are they right about God?
What caused the once-popular movement of militant atheists to develop, and are they correct to say that belief in God is dangerous and rational science is the answer?
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ArticleDoes DNA’s language point to a creator?
The complexity and communicative qualities of our genetic building blocks are not easily explained by science, but instead point to intelligent design, argues Joel Furches
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ArticleA Christian explanation for Natural Evil from the Dirckx vs Woodford debates
An apologetic for natural disasters using the Genesis creation story
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ShowsFree Will vs. Determinism: Who’s Really in Control?Alex O’Connor vs Prof Alex Carter hosted by Ruth Jackson
Are we the masters of our fate or just dancing to the universe’s tune? 🤔 This week on Premier Unbelievable, Ruth Jackson moderates a gripping debate on one of philosophy’s oldest questions: Do we truly have free will?
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ShowsWhy Doesn’t God Stop Suffering? Stephen Woodford vs Sharon Dirckx Debate Hosted by Ruth Jackson
Round two on Unbelievable! Dr. Sharon Dirckx vs. Stephen Woodford heats up the debate on Christianity’s impact on human values.
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ShowsWhat is ‘truth’ in a post-truth world? Live debate with Kristi Mair vs Dr Shaun Stevenson
Welcome to this week’s Unbelievable? Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we dive into some profound and challenging questions surrounding the concept of truth in our modern, post-truth world 🌍. Recorded live, this episode features an engaging debate between two distinguished scholars: Kristi Mair 📚, Apologist, Author, and Lecturer at Oak Hill Seminary, who is completing her PhD in Philosophical Theology, and Shaun Stevenson 🧠, a Lecturer in Philosophy at MMU with a particular interest in the philosophy of death.
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ArticleThere’s a brand new argument for the existence of God: here’s a simple(ish!) explanation of the ‘problem of psychophysical harmony’.
Theism has been a hot topic in philosophy in recent years, and many academics now say there are very good arguments for the existence of God on the table.
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ShowsIs belief in an evil God more plausible than belief in a good God? Stephen Law vs Jack Symes hosted by Vince Vitale
Did you hear the one about the three philosophers? Yes, on Unbelievable? 👀 🧠 🎙️In this episode, Oxford philosopher Stephen Law, the main proponent of the Evil God Challenge, argues that the evidential problem of evil challenges the belief in a good God. ⚡️
