Does Christianity Still Make Sense? | with Dr. Bobby Conway
Apr 26, 2024
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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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Connection Between Science and Christianity
The Bible's creation story aligns with the principles of science, outlining time, action, force, material, and space. Christianity does not contradict but complements science. Different types of facts exist beyond the realm of science, and the Bible's narrative does not conflict with scientific understanding.
The Need for a New Reformation in the Church
A call for a new reformation within the Church to address the growing influence of progressive ideologies like CRT and progressive LGBT agendas. Drawing parallels with historical movements like Germany's confessing church during World War II, proposing the need for a manifesto of faith to unify the Church and fend off secular influences within.
Evolution of Moral Philosophy
An exploration of moral philosophers' perspectives, like Nietzsche, pointing to a moral vacuum without an objective standard. Contrasting the implications of Nietzschean ethics with Jesus' teachings, highlighting a dichotomy between pursuing self-interest and a communal, virtuous life.
Navigating Moral Objections to Christianity
Addressing moral objections to Christianity, emphasizing the role of an ontological foundation for morality rooted in God. Differentiating between moral facts and emphasizing God's position as the ultimate standard of what is right and wrong.
Intersection of Christianity and Morality
Reflecting on the moral implications of various philosophies like Nietzschean ethics and Jesus' teachings, underscoring the societal impact of divergent moral codes. Advocating for unity within the Church through adherence to core Christian values and principles.
Proposing a Change for the Church's Future
Advocating for a new reformation in the Church to counter prevalent progressive agendas and establish a unified stance on core Christian beliefs. Proposing the need for a manifesto-like document to clarify the Church's stance amidst cultural shifts.
The Link Between Morality and Christianity
Exploring the connection between God and morality, illustrating how God serves as the foundation for objective morality. Contrasting Christian moral standards with secular ideologies and emphasizing the importance of grounding morality in a divine standard.
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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