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| − | Below are 10 | + | Below are 10 major problems facing [[atheism|atheists]] - especially [[secular left|secular leftists]]. |
| − | ''1.'' | + | == Major problems of atheism relating to the natural world == |
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| + | '''1.''' Origin of the [[universe]]. Why is there something rather than nothing? | ||
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*[[Cosmological argument]] | *[[Cosmological argument]] | ||
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*[[Anthropic principle]] | *[[Anthropic principle]] | ||
| − | '''2.''' Uniqueness of | + | *[[Multiverse theory]] |
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| + | '''2.''' Uniqueness of the [[Earth]] | ||
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| + | *[http://creation.com/earth-is-too-special Earth is ‘too special’?] | ||
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| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmIc42oRjm8 Privileged Planet] | ||
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| + | *[http://creation.com/life-on-other-planets Life on other planets] | ||
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| + | *[http://creation.com/solar-exoplanet-qa Solar System and Extra-solar Planets Questions and Answers] | ||
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| + | *[http://creation.com/the-war-of-the-worlds-comes-down-to-earth The war of the worlds comes down to Earth] | ||
'''3.''' [[Origin of life]] | '''3.''' [[Origin of life]] | ||
| − | '''4.''' Origin of the various types of plants and animals (see: [[Evolution]] and [[Creation science]]). | + | '''4.''' Origin of the various types of plants and animals (see: [[Evolution]] and [[Creation science]] and [[Intelligent design]]). |
| − | '''5.''' Origin of consciousness | + | '''5.''' Origin of [[consciousness]] |
| − | The atheist worldview cannot explain the existence of | + | The atheist worldview cannot explain the existence of consciousness and the [[theism|theistic]] worldview can offer a reasonable explanation (see also: [[Atheism and irrationality]]). |
*[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2012/03/argument-from-consciousness-for.html The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God] | *[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2012/03/argument-from-consciousness-for.html The Argument from Consciousness for the Existence of God] | ||
*[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2014/04/one-of-atheisms-irresolvable-problems.html Consciousness: One of Atheism's Irresolvable Problems] | *[http://www.johnpiippo.com/2014/04/one-of-atheisms-irresolvable-problems.html Consciousness: One of Atheism's Irresolvable Problems] | ||
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| + | == Atheism cannot account for the existence of logic == | ||
'''6.''' Existence of logic (see: [[Atheism and logic]] and [[Atheism and presuppositional apologetics]]). | '''6.''' Existence of logic (see: [[Atheism and logic]] and [[Atheism and presuppositional apologetics]]). | ||
| − | '''7.''' The evidence for the [[resurrection of Jesus Christ]] (see: [[Historicity of Jesus]] and [[Christian Apologetics and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ|Christian apologetics and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ]] and [[Christian legal apologetics]]). | + | == Atheism and morality == |
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| + | '''7.''' Atheism cannot account for [[morality]] | ||
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| + | *[[Atheism and morality]] | ||
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| + | *[[Atheist population and immorality]] | ||
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| + | *[[Objective morality]] | ||
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| + | *[[Atheism and the Problem of Evil|Atheism and the problem of evil]] | ||
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| + | *[[Religion and morality]] | ||
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| + | *[[Religion and crime reduction]] | ||
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| + | == Atheism and history == | ||
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| + | ''See also:'' [[History of Atheism|Atheism and history]] and [[Atheism and evidence]] | ||
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| + | '''8.''' Atheism and the historical evidence for [[Christianity]] | ||
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| + | [[Evidential apologetics]] is an approach in [[Christian apologetics]] which emphasizes the use of evidence to demonstrate that God exists and that Christianity/Bible are supported with compelling evidence. The evidence can be from a variety of disciples such as [[history|historical]] evidence or scientific evidence (see: [[Evidential apologetics]] and [[Atheism and evidence]]). | ||
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| + | The evidence for the [[resurrection of Jesus Christ]] (see: [[Historicity of Jesus]] and [[Christian Apologetics and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ|Christian apologetics and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ]] and [[Christian legal apologetics]]). | ||
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| + | See also: [[Atheism and evidence|Lack of evidence for atheism]] | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''9.''' When you compare the [[History of Atheism|history of atheism]] vs. history of Christendom, Christianity has had a very beneficial effect on humanity, while atheism has had a negative impact on humanity. |
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Secular leftism/[[progressivism]] has the narrative that human society is moving in a positive direction and making progress. According to this narrative, religion will pass away (see: [[Secularization thesis]]). | Secular leftism/[[progressivism]] has the narrative that human society is moving in a positive direction and making progress. According to this narrative, religion will pass away (see: [[Secularization thesis]]). | ||
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In the 21st century, for a number of reasons, this trend is expected to continue and impact the Western World (see: [[Growth of global desecularization]] and [[Causes of desecularization]]). | In the 21st century, for a number of reasons, this trend is expected to continue and impact the Western World (see: [[Growth of global desecularization]] and [[Causes of desecularization]]). | ||
| − | In addition, please see: [[Atheism vs. Christianity]] | + | In addition, please see: [[Atheism vs. Christianity]] and [[Atheism and its retention rate in individuals]] |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Rebuttals to atheist arguments]] | *[[Rebuttals to atheist arguments]] | ||
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| + | *[[Atheism website resources]] | ||
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| + | *[[Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian]] | ||
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| + | *[[Atheism articles]] | ||
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| + | *[[Conservapedia atheism articles]] | ||
[[Category: Essays]] | [[Category: Essays]] | ||
[[Category: Atheism]] | [[Category: Atheism]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:10, May 29, 2017
Below are 10 major problems facing atheists - especially secular leftists.
Contents
Major problems of atheism relating to the natural world
1. Origin of the universe. Why is there something rather than nothing?
See:
2. Uniqueness of the Earth
See:
4. Origin of the various types of plants and animals (see: Evolution and Creation science and Intelligent design).
5. Origin of consciousness
The atheist worldview cannot explain the existence of consciousness and the theistic worldview can offer a reasonable explanation (see also: Atheism and irrationality).
Atheism cannot account for the existence of logic
6. Existence of logic (see: Atheism and logic and Atheism and presuppositional apologetics).
Atheism and morality
7. Atheism cannot account for morality
See:
Atheism and history
See also: Atheism and history and Atheism and evidence
8. Atheism and the historical evidence for Christianity
Evidential apologetics is an approach in Christian apologetics which emphasizes the use of evidence to demonstrate that God exists and that Christianity/Bible are supported with compelling evidence. The evidence can be from a variety of disciples such as historical evidence or scientific evidence (see: Evidential apologetics and Atheism and evidence).
The evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ (see: Historicity of Jesus and Christian apologetics and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Christian legal apologetics).
See also: Lack of evidence for atheism
9. When you compare the history of atheism vs. history of Christendom, Christianity has had a very beneficial effect on humanity, while atheism has had a negative impact on humanity.
See:
- Triumph of the Gospel of Love by Themistocles Adamopoulo
10. Failure of the secularization thesis
Most atheists are evolutionists and secular leftists (see also: Atheism and politics).
Secular leftism/progressivism has the narrative that human society is moving in a positive direction and making progress. According to this narrative, religion will pass away (see: Secularization thesis).
However, since the 1970s, religion and religious conservatism/fundamentalism has seen a surge in prevalence and irreligion/atheism has seen a decline in global market share (see: Desecularization and Global atheism statistics and Growth of evangelical Christianity).
In the 21st century, for a number of reasons, this trend is expected to continue and impact the Western World (see: Growth of global desecularization and Causes of desecularization).
In addition, please see: Atheism vs. Christianity and Atheism and its retention rate in individuals
