Counter Apologetics

CA111 How to Be a Christian When You Don’t Believe It’s True w/ Randal Rauser

Feb 12, 2023

Dr. Randal Rauser discusses his book 'The Doubter's Creed' and delves into topics like doxastic voluntarism, prudential reasons to hope Christianity is true, the dispute between William James and W.K. Clifford, universalism, eternal conscious torment, religious disagreement, and whether non-Christians can be saved.

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Randal Rauser

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Quick takeaways

Christianity emphasizes detailed creeds that outline belief commitments.

The book addresses doubts and disbelief of Christians and potential Christians.

Pragmatic utility can be a valid reason for choosing beliefs when evidence is unclear.

Deep dives

The Uniqueness of Christian Creeds

Christianity is unique in its emphasis on detailed creeds that outline belief commitments.

Introduction

2min

The Concept of 'Mere Christianity'

13min

Search for Denominations with Commitment to Universalism and Challenges of Interpretation

3min

The Extent of Grace and Ambiguity in Essential Gospel Beliefs

4min

Exploring the Implications of Rigid Beliefs and Addressing Unanswered Questions

3min

God's Presence in Religious Traditions

26min

Universalists, Purgatory, and the Will to Believe

6min

Exploring What You Want to Be True and Cultivating Gratitude

3min

I’m joined by Dr. Randal Rauser to discuss his new book, The Doubter’s Creed: How to Be a Christian When You Don’t Believe It’s True. We discuss the uniquely creedal character of Christianity, the credibility of doxastic voluntarism (the view that we can choose our beliefs at will), prudential reasons to hope Christianity is true, the dispute between William James and W.K. Clifford over belief without sufficient evidence, universalism, eternal conscious torment, religious disagreement, and whether non-Christians can be saved.

The Doubter’s Creed (currently $8.99 on Amazon)

Randalrauser.com

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