Persuasion/argument Style Models and Ideas

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.

 

This is a style model about Christainity against Atheism. As it is an internet blog article, it has to have its points labeled clearly uner subtitles addressing each point. It is extremely detail as it has to be able to persaude and audience to agree witht he point of view expressed in the article, and have to be logical and clear in its presentation. It also has to try and sound like it makes more sense than the opposing team. However, i do think that this style model could do without numbering its points, or could take an essay appoach, but as it is a blog it has to be clear, and easy to pick out points quickly and efectively. Its common for persausion articles to use retorical questions to get the audience to think about the topic and let them form their own opinion.