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.
Why Apologists Need a Scout Mindset: Lessons to be Learned from Julia Galef
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Jonathan McLatchie Have you ever wondered why some people are able to think about the world clearer, forming more balanced and nuanced views about controversial topics, than others? Have you ever pondered what thinking patterns are most conducive to good reasoning and well supported conclusions, and how one might avoid the pitfalls of confirmation […]
An Atheist’s Call To Make Our Case
Atheism, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Bob Perry St. Francis of Assisi may have died 800 years ago, but his influence still looms. He was a man who venerated nature and lived a life of great sacrifice in service to God and his church. But within the Christian ecosystem, he has become most famous for an adage that strikes a […]
A Dragon at Christmas
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Ryan Leasure “Away in a manger no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes. But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. . […]
Is Every Bible “New Age”… Except the King James?
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Melissa Dougherty Some people see the King James Bible as far superior to other translations. They believe other translations are heretical, full of redactions with verses purposely and vindictively taken out. Any attempt to “modernize” the language is seen as compromising the very Word of God. Some people in this group see the 1611 […]
How To Explain the Trinity to Muslims
Islam, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Sherene Khouri Islam and Christianity claim to be monotheistic religions. They both believe in one supreme God; however, their concept of the nature of the divine being is different. The Islamic understanding affirms in a strong sense the absolute oneness of God through the doctrine of tawhid (Surah 4:171). Allah is one, and he has no […]
The Disrespecting Marriage Act
Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy John D. Ferrer Marriage is under fire… again. The red wave in November might have helped put out the fire, but not when the wave is just a trickle. Unless something wild happens in Arizona and Georgia, the Democrats will retain the Senate majority. Republicans will gain a slight majority in the House of […]
Whether Christians Should Study Philosophy
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy JD Kline Question: I am curious whether Christians should study philosophy. Answer: At some point, you may have heard it said, “Christians should not study philosophy because the Bible warns believers to beware of philosophy.” Colossians 2:8 describes it as “empty deceit” and of the “traditions of men,” or “worldly” and not of Christ. Some believe […]
A Reflection on Giving Thanks
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Al Serrato Several years ago, I had the privilege of meeting a World War II fighter pilot. Then in his late 80’s, in 1944 he took part in a key battle of the war in the Pacific, a last-ditch effort by the Japanese to repel the American reoccupation of the Philippine Islands. Known as […]
Antichrists Among Us
Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsBy Josh Klein The Church of Satan was started by Anton Lavey in 1966[i] as an atheistic religious organization focused on hedonism and lawful citizenry. Adherents to the Church of Satan claim not to believe in Satan or worship him but to strive for what they call “ethical egoism.” Ironically, Satan’s most effective tool against humanity […]
Escaping to Pandora
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Al Serrato The Oscar-winning blockbuster Avatar is back in theaters in anticipation of the release of a sequel, once again wowing audiences with its 3D special effects. The plot, an allegory about the evils of corporate greed, thrusts a paraplegic space marine – Jake Sully – into a role pivotal to the future of […]
7 Problems with the He Gets Us Campaign
Culture CrossExamined, Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsBy Natasha Crain In case you haven’t seen it yet, there’s a $100 million advertising campaign that launched this year across the United States and is aimed at helping rescue Jesus’s reputation from the “damage” done by His followers. It features a website, billboards in major cities, and ads that have been viewed 300 million […]
Jesus is Our Lord, Not Our Mascot.
Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Melissa Dougherty Some churches and people make Jesus a mascot. I’m sure a few people reading this might be scratching their heads, wondering what I mean by this. Others know exactly what I mean. Here in America, sometimes I think we take for granted that we don’t have to “hurt” to follow Jesus. What […]
Is a Perfect Being Possible?
1. Does Truth Exist?, 2. Does God Exist?, AtheismBy Al Serrato Many atheists claim that the God described in the Bible is not possible. They raise philosophical challenges meant to show that inherent in the very nature of God are contradictions which make belief in him foolish. One such challenge I encountered went like this: “If God was all that existed back then, […]
Can Atheism Account for Objective Morality?
1. Does Truth Exist?, Atheism, Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsBy Ryan Leasure Do objective morals exist? That is to say, are certain actions right or wrong irrespective of what people think? Philosphers and moral scientists have wrestled over the question of objective morality for centuries. Prior to the Enlightenment, objective morality was a given. The foundation for which was the nature of God himself. […]
Got Doubts? Stop Doing This!
Atheism, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Erik Manning From working in public apologetics ministry for a few years now, one common mistake I see from Christians struggling with their faith is that they try and prematurely flex their apologetic muscles by spending tons of time listening to atheist YouTubers, podcasts or reading blogs but they don’t get the bulk of […]
Why Most People Would Rather Be Right Than Find the Truth
1. Does Truth Exist?, Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Mike Taylor Can we be honest with each other for a minute and admit that being right feels good? It makes you feel powerful. When you’re right, it implies that someone else is wrong, which feels like you have a higher social standing than the other person. There’s a moment of elevation that happens […]
Tweets Against Christianity
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Tim Stratton Scott Clifton is a Hollywood actor who has gained fame as a soap opera star (One Life to Live, General Hospital, and The Bold and the Beautiful). He has also gained the respect of both sides of the aisle in the “God vs. atheism” debate. Clifton is an ardent, but philosophically inclined […]
UFOS, Aliens, And Christianity
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy J. Brian Huffling many people throughout history and across the world have claimed to have seen UFOs and even have experiences with what are normally described as aliens. I’ve always had a casual interest in UFOs, but with the release of three Navy videos and the Unidentified documentary, I became more interested. It is […]
Archaeology and Apologetics
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Deanna Huff Upon entering the British Museum, the first display I encountered was the Assyrian section. The room was full of rocks voicing stories of the past. My breath was taken away as I realized I was standing in ancient history hearing the words of kings and their people. The stones that surrounded me […]
How We Got Our Bible: The KJV Only Movement
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Ryan Leasure This final post will consider the short-comings of the King James (KJV) Only Movement. Nothing New Under The Sun In many respects, the KJV Only Movement is hardly novel. People have been propping up certain Bible translations since the time of Jesus. One early translation that received this exalted status was the […]
Five Signs of Spiritual Maturity
Theology and Christian ApologeticsBy Melissa Dougherty We all want to be wise in our spiritual walk. We want to grow and make good choices that are right in the long run. We want to exhibit wisdom in all areas of life and be able to be an example for others. But I find it isn’t always the easy […]