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The Film 1946 Succeeds at Very Little

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Feb 1, 2024 8:22 PM

Does the film 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture succeed in using Scripture to make the case that God approves of same-sex relationships? Alan explains three reasons why the film’s...

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Alan Shlemon, Dealing with Homosexuality and Transgender Issues in the Church with Truth and Compassion

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:52 PM

Greg and Alan talk about dealing with LGBT issues with truth and compassion, then Greg answers questions on forgiveness not ending the consequences of sin, what Jesus would do about baking a cake...

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Does God Whisper? Part 2

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 11:08 PM

In the last issue of Solid Ground, I raised a question that may have startled some readers. I asked if the current emphasis on “hearing” the voice of God is biblically sound.

Media Type: Solid Ground Topic: Theology

How Churches Can Support Christians Struggling with Same-Sex Attraction

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

Greg talks about how churches can support Christians who are struggling with same-sex attraction, then answers questions about why God makes it so hard to believe, advice about going to seminary,...

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Stand to Reason Weekly Audio Topic: Sexuality and Gender

“Society Says” Relativism

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 11:09 PM

For some, ethics is nothing more than a social contract to ensure survival. Compliance is the highest good and breaking ranks the greatest evil, regardless of the issue. This may make sense on...

Media Type: Solid Ground Topic: Philosophy

Scott Klusendorf, Make the Pro-life Case Persuasively and Winsomely

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:46 PM

Greg talks about God answering prayers, a relationship with Jesus, handling stress in debates, and more.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Stand to Reason Weekly Audio Topic: Bioethics

Bobby Conway, The Fifth Gospel: How to live out the Gospel

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:50 PM

Greg and guest Bobby Conway discuss The Fifth Gospel, then Greg talks about the blessing in 1 Peter 3:8-9, why God created Satan when he knew it would introduce sin, what happens to the young who...

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Stand to Reason Weekly Audio Topic: Christian Living

We Still Need the Old Answers

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:51 PM

Anyone looking to technology to lead our society as a “new religion” will eventually find it can’t be counted on to create and uphold beliefs in intrinsic human value, universal human rights, or...

Media Type: Article Topic: Science

What Made Eve “Suitable” for Adam?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM

What can we learn about the design of marriage from the word “suitable” in Genesis?

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

The New Atheists and the Old Testament

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jul 31, 2019 10:18 PM

I came across a lecture by Peter J. Williams that I found to be an excellent complement to this month’s Solid Ground (if you haven’t yet read Greg’s “The Canaanites: Genocide or Judgment?” you...

Media Type: Article Topic: Other Worldviews

Does God Punish Gay People for Being Who They Are?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Aug 1, 2019 5:11 PM

Here's today's challenge: "If God made people gay and they don’t have a choice in the matter because they were born with that orientation, then isn’t it unfair that He punishes them for just being...

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Was Eve the First Transgender Female?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Nov 30, 2023 7:59 PM

Some people argue that since Eve was formed out of a rib containing male DNA, she was a transgender woman, and therefore God approves of people transitioning. Here’s why this argument doesn’t work.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Rodney Lake: Thinking Matters, New Zealand

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:49 PM

Greg and guest Rodney Lake discuss Thinking Matters, New Zealand, then Greg talks about tolerance or discrimination on campus, if early Christians recycled pagan myths, and more.

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Should We Ban Conversion Therapy?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:52 PM

The terms “conversion therapy” and “reparative therapy” are used as general terms to refer to all attempts to change one’s sexual orientation. This is incorrect.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

A Reformation the Church Doesn’t Need – Part 2

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:55 PM

Since the birth of the church, no Christian authority—no theologian, no church council, no denominational confession, no seminary—ever hinted that homosexual behavior was morally legitimate.

Media Type: Solid Ground Topic: Theology

The Death of Humanness

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:53 PM

Life Unworthy of Life?

Media Type: Solid Ground Topic: Bioethics

Students Don’t Have to Be Intimidated by Evolution

Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

On February 12, evolutionists everywhere will gather for Darwin Day, a celebration of Charles Darwin’s birthday. Darwin can’t make it, but that won’t stop the celebrations planned worldwide.

Media Type: Article Topic: Science

What Does the Bible Mean by “One God”?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Dec 14, 2021 8:33 PM

How can Christians respond to the Mormon claim that “Heavenly Father” is the only god “for us”? Greg offers one question that will help focus the conversation.

Media Type: Video Topic: Other Worldviews

You Want the Biblical View of Marriage?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Aug 5, 2019 11:56 PM

Alan responds to the challenge that the Bible contains and condones multiple definitions of marriage.

Media Type: Video Topic: Sexuality and Gender

The Cost Muslims Pay for Missing Jesus

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:46 PM

Muslims hold a deficient and distorted view of Jesus. It’s a tragic case of mistaken identity with dire consequences. Here are three ways Muslims mistake the true Jesus.

Media Type: Article Topic: Other Worldviews

Does Gender Identity Matter?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM

What is gender? Is it malleable? Does it matter which gender we identify with? How should Christians think about this subject? Here are two key points Scripture makes on this subject.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Where Do We Draw the Line with Homosexuality?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Mar 12, 2020 3:39 PM

If we don’t end friendships with those who hold to errant theology, will we be contributing to the harm their views are causing in people’s lives?

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

They’re Not Mormon?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:46 PM

If Mormons won’t allow polygamists to redefine Mormonism in order to include polygamists, they ought not demand that Christians accept a redefinition from Mormons as to what’s foundational to...

Media Type: Article Topic: Other Worldviews

Nature or Nurture?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:41 PM

Lady Gaga’s mega-hit song, “Born this Way,” expressed what many believe: Homosexuality is hardwired in the genes.

Media Type: Solid Ground Topic: Sexuality and Gender

God, Evolution, and Morality – Part 1

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM

The billboards read: “No God? No Problem. Be Good for Goodness’ Sake,” and “Are You Good without God? Millions Are.”

Media Type: Solid Ground Topic: Science

Atheism’s Burden of Proof

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

Atheists may not need to prove the absence of God, but their view entails a few other things that require a lot of explaining.

Media Type: Article Topic: Other Worldviews

Jesus Didn’t Say Anything about Homosexuality

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 26, 2019 10:54 PM

Jesus didn’t talk about homosexuality. Does that mean it’s okay?

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Are Homosexuals Born that Way?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 26, 2019 10:54 PM

Is there a “gay gene,” and should it change our view of homosexual behavior if there is?

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

You Can’t Erase Gender, but You Can Sure Try

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:49 PM

There has to be a better way to show compassion to the few children who suffer from gender confusion that doesn’t involve destroying a healthy understanding of the distinction between boys and girls.

Media Type: Article Topic: Sexuality and Gender

Alan Shlemon: Matthew Vines’s Reformation Project Conference

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:50 PM

Greg and guest Alan Shlemon talk about the Matthew Vines’s Reformation Project Conference, then Greg talks about Veteran’s day, how it is just that we’re accountable for Adam’s sin, and more.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Stand to Reason Weekly Audio Topic: Philosophy

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