The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast Is the Evidence in the Universe Best Explained by the Existence of God?
Apr 2, 2025
J. Warner Wallace, a former cold-case detective and author, brings his investigative skills to the question of God’s existence. He shares his transformative journey from atheism to Christianity, fueled by evidence found in the Gospels. Wallace contrasts naturalism with the Christian worldview, discussing cosmological and moral arguments that suggest a purposeful creator. He also delves into the role of apologetics in affirming faith and tackles the challenging relationship between evil and divine existence, urging listeners to consider profound philosophical implications.
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Detective's Journey to Faith
- J. Warner Wallace was a committed atheist until his detective skills led him to trust the eyewitness accounts in the Gospels.
- His investigative approach convinced him of their reliability, which played a key role in his conversion to Christianity.
Universe as a Crime Scene
- To determine if a death is homicide, we check if everything can be explained by elements inside the scene or if outside factors must be considered.
- Applying this to the universe, if natural laws can't explain certain evidence, we must infer an external cause or 'divine intruder'.
Cumulative Evidence for God
- Multiple lines of evidence, including cosmological, biological, mental, and moral, point toward a singular inference of a divine creator.
- The cumulative effect of diverse evidence strengthens the case beyond naturalistic explanations alone.
