The Nature of Faith and its Relationship to Evidence

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The speakers discuss the concept of faith in relation to science and testing, emphasizing that faith is not blind belief but a confident trust based on reasons to believe. They explore the idea that while faith may not be scientifically testable, it can be tested historically and philosophically. They also delve into the concept of a leap of faith and discuss the importance of examining and testing claims.

Sometimes belief can get you the job, secure the win, or help you make a difference. And, sometimes, belief doesn't seem to help at all. So, can we know which beliefs are worth believing in? And, when do we just need to take a leap of faith?

In today’s episode, our speakers wrestle with these questions. Psychology professor Matthew Vess (Texas A&M) is in dialogue with Sean McDowell (Biola), a professor of Apologetics. They discuss how certainty and belief interact and whether the claims of Christianity could ever be worth dying for.

This Forum event was held at Texas A&M in Spring 2023. Thank you to the Forum planning team who made this discussion possible!

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