Did God Give Adam and Eve Enough Information to Make an “Informed Decision”?

Adam, Apologetics, Christianity, Eve, free will, garden of eden, Gospel, Hillary Ferrer, MamaBearApologetics.com, morality, original sin, Theology and Christian Apologetics
In my previous post, I partially answered the question, “Why did God create the tree in the first place?” This question is a big one for little minds to wrap themselves around. For a child, creating the tree in the first place sounds like God was just asking for trouble. For the hardened skeptic, it sounds like God tricked us into needing a Savior by creating the means for us to sin in the first place. I argued in my previous post that this objection does not hold true when you examine it in the context of a loving relationship. For both love and relationship to exist, there must be free-will. For free-will to exist, there must be legitimate means to choose otherwise. God made it as easy as possible for…
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Be Worthy of the Bullet That Charlie Kirk Took For You — Why Independence Day? with Steve Deace PLUS Q&A

Capitol Tour, Charlie Kirk, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, God and America, Independence Day, Mike Johnson, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Steve Deace, theology
How do you take a BIG idea like the importance of Independence Day and make it accessible for young readers without watering down the truth? Look no further than Steve Deace and his new book, ‘Why Independence Day? America is Great Because God is Good‘. Steve recently joined Frank on his recent tour of the U.S. Capitol with Speaker Mike Johnson and shares some of his biggest takeaways while answering questions like: How did Steve get started in radio? How does Steve jokingly explain the difference between reformed and charismatic Christians? Is there a Nefarious 2 in the works? What inspired Steve to write a series of children books? What does Steve mean when he says, “Be worthy of the bullet that Charlie Kirk took for you.”? Then, later in…
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We Are Not Alone? No, We Never Were

Age of Disclosure, aliens, Bible, Budd Hopkins, C.S. Lewis, Christianity, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, demonology, Department of Defense, Disclosure Day, Eddy Weiss, extraterrestrial life, Ezekiel, Faith & Science, filmmakers, fundamentalism, Genesis, Lee Roy Gaitan, Luis Elizondo, Michael Heiser, Perelandra, Planetology, Ransom Trilogy, religion, Sheldon Vanauken, Space Trilogy, Steven Spielberg, Supreme Being, Texas, theology, trauma, UFOlogy, Venus
C. S. Lewis was always game for a chat about God and aliens, as recalled by his protégé Sheldon Vanauken. Source
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When “Too Christian” Becomes a Metric: A Case Study in Academic Double Standards

academia, anti-Christian bias, Apologetics, Christianity, DrOwenAnderson.substack.com, Gospel, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Owen Anderson, performance review, persecution
Although I am a tenured full professor of philosophy at ASU, I am still required to complete an annual review of my work each year (as the name suggests). At most universities, faculty evaluations are supposed to be straightforward. At Arizona State University, where I teach, we use an objective rubric. Faculty are evaluated annually in three categories: research, teaching, and service. Each activity earns points, and those points correspond to a score from 1 to 5. A 3 means you met expectations. A 1 or 2 means you’ll need to draw up a plan for change with the school’s director and then prove you succeeded in the next annual review. A 4 means you exceeded expectations and a 5 means you achieved excellence. It is very nice to have…
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When Nancy Pearcey Walked Away from Christianity

Atheism, Christianity, Eastern spirituality, Ex-Skeptic (podcast), faith, Faith & Science, family, human beings, human dignity, ID The Future, Intelligent Design, interviews, Jana Harmon, Love Thy Body, marriage, morality, Nancy Pearcey, Podcast, reality, relativism, religion, scientific materialism, society, The Toxic War on Masculinity, Total Truth, truth, Worldview
On a new episode of ID the Future, we’re sharing a conversation with author, speaker, and professor Nancy Pearcey that originally aired on the eX-skeptic Podcast. Before Pearcey became one of the leading Christian voices engaging questions about worldview, intelligent design, evolution, and scientific materialism, she walked away from Christianity altogether. In this candid interview, Pearcey reflects on her journey through atheism, relativism, and Eastern spirituality before ultimately rediscovering Christianity as a worldview capable of explaining both reality and human dignity. Over the years, Pearcey has contributed significantly to discussions surrounding Darwinism, scientism, and intelligent design through influential books like Total Truth, Love Thy Body, and The Toxic War on Masculinity. Her work challenges reductionistic views of human beings and explores how scientific materialism shapes Read More › Source
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How Do 86 Civilizations Reveal That This is Our Last Stand? Blowtorch Truth with Seth Gruber

abortion, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Culture War, Dr. Frank Turek, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Seth Gruber, Sexual Sin, The Last Stand, theology
Is the greatest danger to Western civilization the hostility of the world, or the forgetfulness of the Church? Many Christians don’t realize that the same evils that haunted our Christian forefathers still exist today–abortion and sexual sin. Seth Gruber, founder of The White Rose Resistance, is a leading voice in the pro-life movement and joins Frank to expose the chilling realities of America’s obsession with its false idols, while urging the Church to rise and lead the charge on the front lines of our cultural war through his new project, ‘The Last Stand‘. Join Seth and Frank as they ignite the airwaves with their “blowtorch of truth” and answer questions like: Why does Seth say that this is a “Last Stand” moment for the West? When and why did the…
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A Divine Love Theodicy: Addressing James Sterba’s and Erik Wielenberg’s Problem of Evil Arguments

2. Does God Exist?, Adam Lloyd Johnson, Apologetics, Christianity, ConvincingProof.org, Divine Love Theodicy, evidential, Gospel, Gratuitous Evil, Logical, Problem of Evil, Suffering
Abstract: James Sterba claims my Divine Love Theodicy does not address the working parts of his new logical problem of evil. In this paper I summarize Sterba’s new logical problem of evil, respond to it with an explanation of my Divine Love Theodicy, and point out how my theodicy does address the working parts of his logical problem of evil in that it satisfies the moral requirements he lays out. In addition, I will show that my Divine Love Theodicy also defeats Erik Wielenberg’s revised version of Sterba’s problem of evil argument which was published in 2022 in the journal Religions. Introduction James Sterba, Professor of Philosophy at Notre Dame, has made a tremendously strong claim. He has not claimed that ‘because there is horrendous suffering, it is difficult to believe God…
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What the Media Will Never Tell You About the U.S. Capitol – Speaker Mike Johnson Gives Frank & Friends a Private Tour

America's Founding, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, faith and government, Mike Johnson, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology, U.S. Capitol
This week, Frank takes us behind the scenes of an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime tour of the U.S. Capitol guided by Speaker Mike Johnson, who knows the history of our country, including its foundations in Judeo-Christian tradition. From hidden rooms and historic artifacts to conversations about faith, government, and America’s founding principles, you’ll get an insider’s look at one of the most iconic buildings in the world! Along with hearing some fun stories, you’ll see: Who else joined Frank on this exclusive tour and what were their biggest takeaways? Why is a statue of Billy Graham inside the Capitol Crypt? Is the Declaration of Independence a deistic or theistic document? Where do our rights come from, and how does the media not know this? What did Benjamin Franklin believe about God? Where…
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Why did God Create the Tree in the First Place?

Adam & Eve, Apologetics, Christianity, Genesis 3, Gospel, Hillary Ferrer, MamaBearApologetics.com, original sin, Sin, Temptation, Theology and Christian Apologetics
A few weeks ago, our church’s 3rd-5th graders were learning about the creation story from Genesis, and I was brought in to the planning process to help address common science misconceptions that the kids will encounter as they get older. (i.e. “Science can disprove God,” “Natural processes alone can produce design,” or “Science uses facts, religion uses faith.”) After completing the unit, the kids were given the opportunity to submit questions about the creation story, so today I went back to answer them. Some questions were simple like, “Why did God create animals and not just people?” Other questions were more theologically gritty, and required longer explanations. One in particular was, “Why did God create the tree in the first place?” (Another student asked “Why couldn’t Adam and Eve eat the…
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Who Lives Inside Your Brain? The Disturbing Psychology of Conspiracy Theories and Parasocial Relationships with Anna Kitko

Anna Kitko, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Conspiracy Theories, Dr. Frank Turek, morality, parasocial relationships, philosophy, Podcast, religion, spiritual abus, theology
Why are millions of people forming deep emotional attachments to celebrities, influencers, and online personalities they’ve never met? And why do some online figures inspire such fierce loyalty that followers will defend their claims, adopt their worldview, and trust their conclusions—often without any scrutiny or independent investigation? Frank sits down with spiritual abuse counselor and Ratio Christi leader, Anna Kitko, to investigate the hidden psychology behind parasocial relationships, conspiracy theories, and the digital voices competing for our trust. Together, they unpack how social media exploits our need for belonging and how seemingly harmless online habits can quietly shape the way we see reality. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why is Anna uniquely qualified to talk about this topic? What happens in the brain when we form emotional attachments to celebrities…
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