Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia and philosopher, shares his incredible journey from skepticism to Christianity. He reveals how the Bible stood up to his rigorous scrutiny and discusses how science hints at a Creator. Sanger articulates the philosophical shortcomings of atheism and its inability to answer profound questions about purpose and morality. He also delves into the ethical challenges posed by AI and technology, advocating for the importance of faith and moral integrity as humanity navigates rapid advancements.
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Pastor's Brush-Off Cemented Doubt
Larry Sanger was an LCMS youth who developed philosophical questions that pastors couldn't adequately answer.
Being brushed off by a pastor confirmed his initial disbelief and pushed him into skepticism.
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Methodological Skepticism Explained
Methodological skepticism means suspending judgment until you have the fullest evidence.
It requires knowing precisely what you believe and why, which is a demanding approach for truth-seeking.
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Unimpressed by New Atheist Philosophy
Larry respected Christian believers but was unconvinced by new atheist arguments.
He found their philosophical reasoning inadequate despite their confident assertions.
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Former Wikipedia co-founder and philosopher Larry Sanger joins theologian Michael Horton to share how he went from agnostic skeptic to Christianity. They discuss how the Bible held up under his skeptical inquiry, how science and chemistry point to a Creator, and why atheism fails to grapple with philosophy’s deepest questions.
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