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.
5 Signs You’re Forcing Your Religion (or Atheism) on Your Kids… and 5 Signs You’re Not
Apologetics for Parents, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Natasha Crain Since my book, Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side, came out in March, I’ve been blessed to receive 75 five-star reviews of it on Amazon. To all who have taken the time to leave those reviews, thank you! It means a lot! In addition to those 75 reviews, I’ve also received 2 […]
Approaching the Existence of God
2. Does God Exist?By Eric Chabot How do we know God exists? In the past when I was asked this question I used to automatically jump to an argument for God. I would sit down and try to explain it in detail to the individual. I have now decided to take a different approach and back up: I ask the person “How […]
Apologetics 101: Having an Argument for the Existence of God
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Melissa Cain Travis The Scene: Monday morning, your cubicle at work. You’re enjoying the last of your Starbucks joy-in-a-cup while reading your emailed daily devotion. You’re the first one in to the office, so all is quiet. <Sound of door opening and closing. Footsteps somewhere behind.> Coworker Joe: Hey, how’s it going? You: Oh, morning […]
11 Objections to the Kalam Cosmological Argument
Philosophy of Science, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Randy Everist The Kalam Cosmological Argument is one of the most popular cosmological arguments around today. The argument is fairly straightforward and enjoys intuitive support. It goes like this: “Whatever begins to exist had a cause; the universe began to exist; therefore, the universe had a cause.” The argument has several common objections, and eleven of […]
Christians and Donald Trump: Our Meeting with Him
Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsI was asked to participate in a meeting between Donald Trump and about 35 Christian leaders Friday night in Charlotte. There was no requirement for participants to endorse Mr. Trump. Instead, it was a chance to exchange ideas with Mr. Trump on issues especially important to the Christian community, such as life, judges, and the […]
Tetragrammaton And Jehovah’s Witnesses
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Prayson Daniel Unwarrantedly Watchtower Society’s Translation Committee added “Jehovah” in 237 places in New Testament. By doing so, New World Translation (NWT), Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Bible, blurs many passages that depicts Christ Jesus as Lord (Kyrios) of Old Testament. In Journal of Biblical Literature, Kurt Aland showed that the Tetragrammaton, YHWH, does not appear in any […]
Genocide and the God of the Old Testament
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy JC Lamont Many people take issue with the idea that God commanded the Jewish nation to initiate war against the Canaanites, ordering them to wipe them out and take their land for their own. Not only have some people rejected Christianity over this, but it has even spurred some Christians to leave the faith. Are […]
An Open Question to Presuppositionalists
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Spencer Toy I’ve recently been listening to a number of the Reformed critiques of Andy Stanley and the defense of him that Frank Turek posted here at Cross Examined. While I believe that some of these criticisms have merit, I believe there is a major problem with the Presuppositional Apologetic method and would like […]
Andy Stanley Responds to the “Who Needs God” Controversy
Theology and Christian ApologeticsWho Needs God? Some Christians say Andy Stanley does. In fact, he gets more attacks from Christians than non-Christians. Is it his message, his method or both? Some are upset with him because, in their judgment, he uses the wrong apologetic method by not assuming the Bible is true. Others are upset with him because, […]
Presuppositions of Science
Philosophy of ScienceBy Philip Carlson Often I am told that science should be the ultimate arbitrator of truth. While it would be nice if this were true it just does not hold up under scrutiny. Science would need to be the final authority on all matters and while that might be a nice thought, it can’t stand under its […]
Atheism and the burden of proof.
AtheismBy Richard Playford When someone makes a claim about the world, if they want to convince others, they are required to provide justification for that claim. This is not a contentious or strange idea, but what does this mean for atheism? Is atheism a belief and does it require justification? In this article I will show […]
The Wisdom Chronicle
Wisdom ChronicleThe Wisdom Chronicle is designed to bring nuggets of wisdom from the dozens of books I read every year. I endeavor to share the best of what I have gleaned. The determination of relevance lies with you. Blessings, J. Whiddon PLEASE FAIL “Failure comes to us all. The willingness to fail, and then to move […]
3 Reasons Your Kids May Eventually Think Christianity is Worthless
Apologetics for Parents, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Natasha Crain During Vacation Bible School this summer, our church collected an offering to help an orphanage in Mexico. The kids were all encouraged to bring what they could to contribute toward the cause. My daughter, age 7, has always been very generous with her allowance and came running down the stairs with a Ziploc […]
Book Review: No God But One: Allah or Jesus? by Nabeel Qureshi
IslamBy Timothy Fox Are Christianity and Islam different paths to the same God? Is Jesus really divine or just another prophet? Which is the true word of God, the Koran or the Bible? In No God But One: Allah or Jesus? (NGBO), Nabeel Qureshi explores many of the most common questions involving Islam and Christianity to […]
Why Andy Stanley is Right About the Foundation of Christianity and How to Defend It
4. Is the NT True?, Theology and Christian ApologeticsIs Christianity based on an argument from ignorance?
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Ryan Pauly I received a lot of responses after last week’s blog, “Is atheism a ‘lack of belief’ in God?” Most of the responses came from atheists which I expected. I also expected an immediate request for proof of the Christian God which is what happened. Over the last year I have had to reduce the amount […]
What Christian Parents Need to Know About New Age and Occult Beliefs
Culture CrossExaminedBy Natasha Crain I’m excited to share an interview with Marcia Montenegro! Marcia was involved for many years in Eastern and New Age beliefs, and was a licensed professional astrologer. She became a Christian in 1990 and today has a ministry called Christian Answers for the New Age. Her ministry exists to 1) educate Christians about the […]
The Wisdom Chronicle
Wisdom ChronicleThe Wisdom Chronicle is designed to bring nuggets of wisdom from the dozens of books I read every year. I endeavor to share the best of what I have gleaned. The determination of relevance lies with you. Blessings, J. Whiddon 1031. THE ACORN “Consider an acorn. Its strong shell prevents it from growing until the […]
4 Ways to become a better listener and a better Apologist
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Michael Sherrard Step one in apologetics is to understand someone’s position. Many skip this step and merely vomit rehearsed arguments as soon as they hear a trigger word like “evolution” or “unreliable”. We like to give textbook answers, but people don’t hold textbook beliefs. Answers are only meaningful when given to relevant questions. So […]
“People Do Not Come to Faith from Arguments!” 4 Objections to Apologetics
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Brian Chilton Some time ago, I was in a meeting with pastors and other church leaders from various backgrounds discussing a potential ministry opportunity. I noted the importance that apologetics plays in the realm of collegiate ministries, especially with the mainstream attacks on Christianity from ultra-liberal voices. For instance, the collegiate ministry known as Ratio […]
Atheist Vs. Christian Summer Camps: Which More Effectively Taught Their Worldview This Summer?
Apologetics for Parents, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Natasha Crain A blog reader sent me some information recently on an atheist summer camp (thanks DD!). I was fascinated to read all that they are doing to promote an atheistic worldview with their young campers. It immediately made me wonder how Christian camps stack up. After all, about 40 percent of all U.S. teens […]