Expressive individualism has become the central ethic that guides our society's thinking. "The idea that a person should be limited by an authority outside of him- or herself—whether a tradition, religion, or parent—to do or experience whatever he or she... Continue Reading →
"The Cosmological argument is a family of arguments that seek to demonstrate the existence of a Sufficient Reason or First Cause of the existence of the cosmos... The kalam cosmological argument traces its roots to the efforts of early Christian... Continue Reading →
Andrew and Christian Walker write, "The logic of bodily sex differences helps explain the moral logic of biblical sexual ethics overall. The mandate for sexual relations in Scripture is tied to the design of the body... The end for which... Continue Reading →
When do the unborn become real people? Who has the authority to give and take life? When does life begin? There are many conversations between pro-life and pro-choice advocates. The arguments have been made, but it often feels like we... Continue Reading →
We all believe it is important to be ethical people and make good moral decisions. Right? The problem is if we can ever come to a conclusion about what qualifies as a "moral decision." C. Ben Mitchell writes, "If relativism... Continue Reading →
The moral argument is often seen as one of the most powerful arguments for God's existence. However, in order to understand its strength, one must begin with a solid understanding of the argument and the difference between objective and subjective... Continue Reading →
This article was originally published on Advocates for Truth under the title Christian Basics: Gender, Marriage, and Sex. It can also be found at NealHardin.com. June is declared to be Pride month for the LGBTQ+ community. As such, gender, sex, and marriage are... Continue Reading →
Christians are often told that they shouldn’t try to legislate morality and that they should keep religious values out of public policy. Sometimes it is phrased, “Christians shouldn’t force their values on others.” Just how true are these sentiments?
The abortion debate is one of the more controversial issues of our day, but this shouldn't keep us from discussing this important issue. It may seem overwhelming, but it comes down to one simple question, "What is the unborn?" As... Continue Reading →