Christian Arguments Against Atheism
Atheism declares that there is no god. Christianity
teaches that there is a God. Both cannot be true. So which one is correct, the
atheist or the Christian? Is there a convincing argument against atheism?
This article will 1) first attempt to clarify what we
mean when we say “arguments against atheism,” 2) followed by what these
arguments are. Finally, 3) the article introduces the source of a Christian’s
confidence, 4) as well as the source of an atheist’s confidence.
1. What Does it Mean to “Argue Against Atheism”?
In order to
muster “Christian arguments against atheism,” we need to realize that we are
not simply trying to argue against something. It is necessary to argue for
something. The term “atheism” is a word composed of two parts: “a-” which means
“without,” and “theos,” which means “god.” Thus, any argument against atheism
(without God) will be an argument for theism (God).
2. Arguments Against Atheism
Since arguments
against atheism are necessarily arguments for God, here are some of classical
arguments for the existence of God, in summary form.
-The Argument
from Causality: Look around for something that does not have a cause (and
therefore a beginning). This sequence can work backwards indefinitely. But does
it go infinitely, or does it ultimately stop? To say that it goes on infinitely
leads to a logical dilemma. Without some initial cause, there can be no caused
things, and no explanation for causality itself. The only rational answer is
that there is at the beginning of all things an uncaused Cause, capable of
causing all things.
-The Argument from Design: Nature manifests a certain
irreducible complexity. The design in nature requires a Designer. God is the
creator and designer of all things.
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