Researchers: “only minorities of atheists or agnostics in each of our countries appear to be thoroughgoing naturalists.”
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Rob Sheldon: Taken seriously, the multiverse proves the existence of God
In an infinite universe, somebody somewhere has figured out how to talk from one universe to another. In an infinite universe, somebody somewhere has figured out how to talk from one universe to another.
Fine-tuning of the universe: Pro and con
Robin Collins and Josh Rasmussen answer the strongest objections
A serious look at whether we can be good without God
Christian Smith: One of the key problems with atheist arguments for universal benevolence, according to Smith, is the contention that we live in a “naturalistic” universe, in a realm that simply came to be, with no creator. So how can naturalistic atheist thinkers claim any rational basis for the high moral standard they’re reaching for?
Disproofs of God’s existence are falling on hard times these days
Omnipotent means the power to do any possible thing. Christians, for example, say that God “became man and suffered for us under Pontius Pilate.” So the answer to McGinn’s questions (“does he have the power to sneeze or digest food or pick his nose”) is yes, though it requires incarnation in a human body.
Researchers: Rise in “religious Nones” masks growth in evangelicalism
Atheists have also grown from 1.6% of the adult population to 3%, which is a significant increase. But the smaller the starting number, the easier it is for any increase to be significant. It;s the mushy middle that is shrinking.
Jerry Coyne insists that secular humanism is not a religion
It sounds as though the Darwinian biologist is confusing “religion” with “theism”.
Hugh Ross: How recent measurements support the Big Bang theory
Maybe the cosmologists who don’t like the theistic implications of the Big Bang can overthrow the current universe and appoint another one?
Why do some biologists hate theism more than physicists do?
British physicist John Polkinghorne thinks that biologists see a more disorderly universe: I think two effects produce this hostility. One is that biologists see a much more perplexing, disorderly, and painful view of reality than is presented by the austere and beautiful order of fundamental physics. . . . There is, however, a second effect […]
Swedish mathematician explains why he sees design in nature (and became a Christian)
Karsten Pultz: The book is a great read for all interested in ID, Christianity, and the connection between the two.
Steve Meyer’s new book: Return of the God Hypothesis
Media personality and author Eric Metaxas interviews philosopher of science Steve Meyer, author of Darwin’s Doubt and Signature in the Cell: According to a nationwide survey, more than two-thirds of atheists and one-third of agnostics believe that “the findings of science make the existence of God less probable,” while nearly half of self-identified theists believe […]
“Lousy” science dedicated to making kids from pious families look stupid
Wayne Rossiter: If the first story was one a religious kid would trust because it involves a known biblical character (Joseph) and God’s miraculous work, that will affect subsequent stories about Joseph.
MIT prof was smarter than God
She smartened up when she realized she wasn’t that smart. In the world of Chaitin’s number, we hope people will start to be more careful. Onward!
Logic spaghetti: Who created God?
Tapscott: What are the most difficult questions to answer? Solid candidates are those which by virtue of how they are posed eliminate the only logical and correct answers. (Introducing mathematician John Lennox)
Kirk Durston: In defence of experimental science
I am not aware (and I’ve thought long about this) of a single conflict between faith in God and experimental science.