I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

Does Christianity Still Make Sense? | with Dr. Bobby Conway

Apr 26, 2024

Dr. Bobby Conway discusses doubts in Christianity, addressing scandals, racism, and evil. He delves into personal struggles, the LGBTQ community, gender identity, and mental health. The conversation explores the church's societal role, science compatibility, Nietzsche's atheism, and the call for a new reformation in the church.

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Quick takeaways

God provides an ontological foundation for morality, essential for critiquing Christianity on atheism's absence of objective standards.

The Bible's creation story aligns with scientific principles, showing compatibility rather than conflict between Christianity and science.

A call for a Church reformation to counter growing progressive ideologies and unify Christians under a manifesto of faith.

Contrasting Nietzsche's moral vacuum with Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the need for an objective moral standard rooted in God's existence.

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Morality and God's Role in it

God provides an ontological foundation for morality, being the standard of what is right and wrong independent of human thoughts. On atheism, there is no objective standard by which to criticize Christianity. Atheists exempt themselves from their own theories, turning to teachings that are self-defeating.

Introduction

2min

Navigating Doubts and Challenges in Christianity

6min

Navigating Imperfections in Christianity

8min

Exploring Love, Gender Identity, and Mental Health

17min

The Church's Role in Society and the Compatibility of Science and Christianity

8min

Nietzsche's Atheism and Moral Implications

4min

The Call for a New Reformation in the Church and Defending Core Christian Principles

4min

If God exists, then why are there so many church scandals? Why does racism exist and why are Christians so hypocritical? When it comes down to it, why does evil exist at all? In other words, does Christianity still make sense?

This week Frank talks with author, philosopher, CIA instructor, and pastor of Image Church, Dr. Bobby Conway about his brand-new book, ‘Does Christianity Still Make Sense?: A Former Skeptic Responds to Today’s Toughest Objections to Christianity‘, where he documents his battle with unbelief and the steps he took to emerge successfully on the other side with his faith intact. How did a pastor with a thriving church and a national Christian apologetics platform plunge into an intense season of debilitating doubt and narrowly escape full out apostasy? Frank and Bobby will address this in detail throughout their conversation and answer questions like:

How did Bobby’s season of doubt affect his life and overall mental health?
Are church scandals a valid reason to leave Christianity?
Are most Christians guilty of homophobia?
Does Christianity devalue women?
How are Christians being “love shamed”?
Does science trump history?
Does the American Church need a reformation?

Are you or someone you know feeling trapped in the depths of doubt? Don’t lose hope because there’s a light at the end of the tunnel! Bobby’s new book will guide you through his own personal journey out of chronic doubt and uncover the answers he found to 20 of the toughest objections to Christianity. Be sure to pick up your copy of ‘Does Christianity Still Make Sense‘ TODAY!

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Bobby’s website: Christianity Still Make Sense
Bobby’s book: Does Christianity Still Make Sense?
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