New Atheism, Social Justice, and Apologetics in the New Decade
As we embark on a new decade, it can be helpful to consider what has occurred over the previous decade(s) to consider... Read More
They Did Not Give Thanks to God
One of the benefits of being in Detroit is our proximity to Canada (you can get to Canada from our seminary in... Read More
Why Does a Gorilla’s Life Matter?
Last Saturday at the Cincinnati Zoo, a gorilla was killed to protect the life of a 4 year old boy who had... Read More
Imagine There’s…No Hell.
In perhaps John Lennon’s most famous song, “Imagine,” he calls people to envision a world that would be at peace—where “the world... Read More
Is Atheism a Religion?
What is religion? Most of us think we know what it is, but when we actually try to define it we run... Read More
Professing Themselves to Be Wise: The Foolishness of Baphomet and the Satanic Temple
The Satanic Temple of Detroit made the news recently with their unveiling of a Baphomet statue, a goat-headed idol the Knights of the Templar... Read More
Can We Be Good Without God? Yes…but really No
Atheists are fond of boasting that they can be perfectly good people without God—that is, without needing the threat of some all-powerful... Read More
Can Christianity Be Good If It’s Not True?
In 1768 the French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire wrote: “If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him.” Voltaire was... Read More
Why Atheists Need to Feel Like the Smartest People in the Room
If you interact with those among the New Atheism crowd, whether personally or through writing, it won’t take you long to pick... Read More