Renewing Your Mind The Psychology of Atheism
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May 24, 2025 
In this discussion, R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries, explores the moral dimensions that underpin atheism. He argues that atheists often reject God not out of lack of evidence but from a deep-seated moral resistance. With compelling insights from psychology, he explains how fear of accountability can lead to the suppression of divine truth. Additionally, Sproul emphasizes the importance of embodying Christ's righteousness in conversations with non-believers, enriching the discussion on effective apologetics.
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Atheism Rooted in Morality
- Atheists reject God not due to lack of information or intellectual capacity.
- The root problem is moral: they do not want God in their lives.
Bias Clouds Belief and Denial
- People see evidence through their own biases, just like sports fans favor their teams.
- Both theism and atheism are influenced by psychological desires and prejudices.
Knowledge of God Suppressed
- Everyone inherently knows God's existence through nature; the problem is suppression, not ignorance.
- The issue with belief is not intellectual incapacity but a moral unwillingness to accept God.