The Sean McDowell Show How the Search for Truth Reveals God (with Neil Shenvi)
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Apr 29, 2025 Neil Shenvi, author of 'Why Believe?', engages in a captivating discussion on the quest for truth and its relation to the existence of God. He explores the moral imperatives of truth-seeking and the tension between truth and happiness, challenging secular views on morality. Through thought-provoking examples, Shenvi critiques atheistic perspectives while illustrating how biblical teachings shape our understanding of truth. Additionally, he discusses the significant role of doubt in faith, encouraging a robust intellectual defense of Christianity.
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Neil Shenvi's Conversion Story
- Neil Shenvi shared his journey from being a non-Christian in college to becoming a follower of Christ through intellectual and personal experiences. - His story includes attending church with his future wife and wrestling with Christianity in a rigorous academic environment.
Moral Obligation to Seek Truth
- All humans have an innate moral obligation to seek truth, especially about life's big questions. - This obligation implies a truth-loving God as its best explanation, not mere naturalistic survival mechanisms.
Transcendental Moral Argument Defined
- The transcendental moral argument differs from the classical moral argument by focusing on truth-seeking as a moral obligation. - It argues for a God who commands us to seek truth, not just any deity or vague spiritual force.
