The claims of Jesus Christ’s divinity and resurrection lack empirical verification, relying on theological assertion rather than historical certainty, making belief in them a leap of faith rather than a rational conclusion.
The complexity of the universe does not necessitate an intelligent designer. Rather, natural laws and evolutionary processes sufficiently explain cosmic and biological intricacies without invoking supernatural causation.
DNA, the vastness of space, and human cognition arise through observable, naturalistic mechanisms, not divine intervention.
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On Jesus’ Divinity and Resurrection
It’s true that belief in Jesus’ divinity and resurrection involves faith, but it is not
blind faith. The historical reality of Jesus' life, crucifixion, and the belief in His resurrection is well-documented, even outside of Christian sources. Historians such as Josephus and Tacitus, who had no Christian allegiance, referenced Jesus' existence and execution.
Furthermore, the claim of His resurrection is not based on mere theological assertion but on
historical testimonies—hundreds of eyewitnesses (1 Corinthians 15:3-8), the transformation of fearful disciples into bold preachers willing to die for their testimony, and the rapid spread of Christianity despite persecution.
While empirical verification in the scientific sense (lab-based experimentation) is impossible for historical events, this does not mean they lack rational credibility.
We don’t empirically verify Julius Caesar’s assassination but accept it based on historical evidence. Why apply a different standard to Jesus?
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On the Necessity of an Intelligent Designer
The complexity of the universe does not necessitate an intelligent designer, but neither does natural law alone necessarily rule one out. The fine-tuning of cosmic constants (such as gravity, the cosmological constant, and the strong nuclear force) suggests conditions precisely calibrated for life. Some scientists, including physicists like
Paul Davies, acknowledge that this fine-tuning is at least suggestive of intentionality.
Even prominent
atheists like Anthony Flew reconsidered their stance, concluding that intelligence is the best explanation for the intricate order we observe. If we readily recognize design in complex coded systems (like software), why is it irrational to entertain the possibility of intelligence behind DNA, which functions as an information system?
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On DNA, Space, and Cognition Arising Naturally
It is true that naturalistic mechanisms explain much of what we observe, but the real question is: Are they sufficient explanations, or do they leave gaps that point beyond themselves?
DNA: The existence of coded information within DNA raises the question of where information originates. Natural processes can modify genetic material, but the origin of information itself is a different category of problem—one that in every other observed instance comes from intelligence.
Space: The vastness of the universe does not negate a Creator; in fact, the precision of cosmological parameters that allow life to exist on Earth makes a strong case for design.
Cognition: Human consciousness and rational thought go beyond mere biological processes. If our thoughts were only determined by natural laws, how could we trust reason itself? A purely materialistic view undermines the reliability of our cognitive faculties to discern truth objectively.