CrossExamined Blog
Tackling today’s toughest questions, these posts explore topics on God, morality, science, and culture.
Whether you’re a skeptic or believer, each article challenges your worldview and sharpens your thinking. Engaging, thought-provoking, and unapologetic, this is a place to dig deeper and follow the truth wherever it leads.
The Evidence For Jesus’ Resurrection, Part 3: Fact (1) Jesus Died By Crucifixion
Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Evan Minton In the previous blog post, I explained what the minimal facts approach was, and how it employed standard historical criterion to the New Testament text rather than it being a “Thus sayeth The Lord” approach. The New Testament is used, but only as an ancient set of documents, not as scripture. Additionally, […]
Why the Problem of Evil is a Problem
2. Does God Exist?, Atheism, Theology and Christian Apologeticsby Aaron Brake “If you hate evil, hate sin.” —Clay Jones— Introduction The so-called problem of evil is one of the most common objections raised against the Christian faith. Perhaps no one has more succinctly stated the apparent contradiction between an all-loving, all-powerful God and the existence of evil as the eighteenth-century Scottish skeptic David […]
Apathy, Atheism, and the Absurdity of Life Without God
2. Does God Exist?, Atheism, Theology and Christian Apologeticsby Aaron Brake Here is a statement that may seem controversial at first but upon reflection the truth of which becomes more apparent: If God does not exist and there is no life after death, then there is no ultimate meaning, value, or purpose in life. The question of God’s existence is the most central […]
The Evidence For Jesus’ Resurrection, Part 2: How To Do History
Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Evan Minton In the previous blog post, I talked about how important it was that we affirm that Jesus rose from the dead if He actually did, I warned not to let one’s dislike of Christianity’s implications get in the way of interpreting the evidence, and I warned not to let one’s naturalistic bias […]
Why Yahweh? Why Not Zeus? Why Not Thor? Why Not Zoidberg?
2. Does God Exist?, Atheism, Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Evan Minton One common question atheists often ask Christians like me is why we believe in the God of The Bible as opposed to all of these other gods in all of these made up religions. They will ask “You believe in only one God? Why don’t you believe in Thor, or Zeus, or […]
A Quantum Christian
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Terrell Clemmons The Man for Whom Science Proved Religion Dennis Garvin grew up the second of three sons born into a Norman Rockwell setting in the Berkshire Mountains of upstate New York. After graduating valedictorian of his class at The Citadel military college in South Carolina, he went on to graduate with honors from […]
The 3 Most Important Conversations about Easter that Most Sunday Schools and Parents Aren’t Having with Kids
Apologetics for Parents, Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian Apologeticsby Natasha Crain When I think back to Easter as a child, I remember year after year in Sunday School coloring cross pictures, making empty tomb crafts, having Easter-themed snacks, and singing celebratory worship songs. There is no doubt I learned that Jesus was raised from the dead after dying on the cross three days before. […]
The 40 Days of Easter
Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Brian G. Chilton Easter is my favorite holiday. It is nice because of the warming weather, the blooming of flowers, the greening of the grass, and the growth of leaves on the trees. Everything looks dead during the winter, but everything seems to come to life around Easter. The best reason for my love […]
Apologists, Please Don’t Forget The Gospel
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Michael Sherrard For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. —ROMANS 1:16 As an apologist, let me encourage you to trust in the power of the gospel. Do not be ashamed to freely […]
The Evidence For Jesus’ Resurrection, Part 1: Why This Matters
Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Evan Minton Did Jesus really rise from the dead? How can we know? Most people, both Christians, and non-Christians alike, will tell you that if you believe that Jesus rose from the dead, it has to be on either the basis of a religious experience (for example, you were addicted to drugs but prayed […]
Historical Evidence of the Resurrection: A Debate with a Skeptical Friend
4. Is the NT True?, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Tim Stratton While attending Biola University, Dr. Clay Jones gave me the assignment to engage in friendly and respectful debate with a skeptical non-believer regarding the historical resurrection of Jesus. A deep-thinking friend of mine (who happened to be an atheist who would debate my views quite often) graciously accepted my invitation to have this conversation. The following is […]
Your Kids Need to Think Critically About the Resurrection… Because Secular Media Does Not
Apologetics for Parents, Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Natasha Crain This month’s issue of Scientific American magazine features an article by atheist Michael Shermer entitled, “What Would It Take to Prove the Resurrection?” It’s boldly subtitled, “How to think about claims, even the Resurrection.” Wow! This article in a popular magazine says it’s going to teach us how to think about the resurrection. I couldn’t wait to […]
Christianity is True Even If Some of the Bible Isn’t
4. Is the NT True?, Jesus ChristIs Christianity true just because the inerrant Bible says it is? No. Christianity would still be true even if the Bible was never written. Let me explain. It’s a common belief prevalent among some Christians today that what we know about Christianity depends on an inerrant Bible. Sure, we know that there are several non-Christian […]
Why Don’t Brilliant Scientists Like Stephen Hawking Believe in God?
2. Does God Exist?, Apologetics for Parentsby Natasha Crain The famous physicist, cosmologist, and author Stephen Hawking died this week. He was widely known as one of the most brilliant scientists of our time. He was also widely known as an atheist. In fact, many of the most famous scientists today are atheists. This point has not escaped the attention of skeptics […]
Book Review: The Creator and the Cosmos
2. Does God Exist?, Theology and Christian Apologeticsby Luke Nix Introduction Several years ago, when I was struggling with science/faith issues, I stumbled upon astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross’ book “The Creator and the Cosmos.” He had released the third edition of the book, and many people were recommending it for those with science/faith concerns. I was already somewhat familiar with Dr. Ross’ name […]
Christian Vs. Secular Ideology: The Power Of The Resurrection
Jesus Christ, Theology and Christian Apologeticsby Justin Steckbauer There is a war on today. It’s not a war of guns or bombs, but a war of ideas. The war is about worldview. The war is about the course of human history. The war is about religion and the eviction of God from modern society. Battles rage on the horizon at this […]
Rally For Reason
Atheism, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Terrell Clemmons “Don’t be surprised to find out that there are atheists and agnostics in your midst,” Ted said to me, after railing against the evils of organized religion. I got the impression he expected some kind of visible reaction from me. But I wasn’t surprised. He’d already said he was a humanist. The two […]
5 Reasons Why I Believe in God
2. Does God Exist?, Atheism, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Brian G. Chilton Last week, notable physicist Stephen Hawking died. Hawking was known for his brilliant work as a physicist, especially working with black holes, the big bang, and for his exploration of the so-called Theory of Everything (a theory that is purported to hold the glue to the four major laws of the universe). In […]
Mike Adams: Rebel Revolutionary
CrossExaminedBy Terrell Clemmons Mike Adams hopped off a bus in front of a small prison on the outskirts of Quito, Ecuador. A visiting professorship in South America had brought him here this damp morning to interview prisoners and guards as part of a human rights mission. It was just after 9:00 am on March 7th, 1996. […]
Bas-Relief: The Big Picture Amid Gay Demands
Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Terrell Clemmons Dear Mick, They say fools rush in where angels fear to tread. This territory is contentious, but I’m neither rushing in nor fearful to tread. You have pushed me to the wall, all but demanding a response from me, so here goes. Yes, I have seen the news reports about gay teens who […]
Science, Stephen Hawking, And Free Minds
2. Does God Exist?, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Terrell Clemmons Last night my 11-year old daughter Sally asked me if I’d like to watch “Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking” with her. How could a mom refuse that invitation? So we cozied up in our jammies and tuned in. It was a great show, and highly educational. But not in the way you […]