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The Nature of Moral Obligations: Moral Incumbency

Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM

In discussions of morality, we often use phrases like “John ought to do X” or “John ought not to do Y.” But what is this oughtness we refer to?

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Atheism and Universal Human Rights

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:37 PM

The purpose of this post is merely to provide clarity rather than to argue for the theist position (see all of STR for those arguments).

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Heaven Is for Real

Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM

The movie based on the book releases this week. Since this child’s account of his near death experience is consistent with Christianity, it may be tempting for Christians to find this story...

Media Type: Article Topic: Theology

Why Study False Ideas?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Oct 2, 2019 6:30 PM

While it’s true that Christians should prioritize their understanding of Scripture and Christian theology, that doesn’t diminish the importance of also studying false ideas, as well. Here’s why we...

Media Type: Article Topic: Christian Living

An Early and Reliable Account of Jesus’ Resurrection

Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM

In I Corinthians 15:3–8, Paul records a list of witnesses to Jesus’ post-mortem appearances.

Media Type: Article Topic: History

Bart Ehrman’s Latest Book: How Jesus Became God

Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM

I realized something about Bart Ehrman’s books reading his latest, How Jesus Became God.

Media Type: Article Topic: Theology

The Myth of Moral Neutrality

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM

Moral relativism. It sounds so reasonable, so tolerant, and so neutral. But there’s a fundamental flaw.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Every Human Being Is a Person

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Mar 20, 2020 11:34 PM

There is a profound lack of understanding of basic aspects of the abortion debate among many of those who oppose pro-lifers.

Media Type: Article Topic: Bioethics

Is the New Testament Text Reliable?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM

The phrase, “The Bible’s been translated and recopied so many times...” introduces one of the most frequent canards tossed at Christians quoting the Bible. Can we know for certain that the New...

Media Type: Article Topic: History

The Top Three Reasons the Bible Is Reliable

Web Content Article · By j. warner wallace On Jun 23, 2020 12:21 AM

Jim explains the top three reasons to think the Bible is reliable.

Media Type: Video Topic: Theology

What “Living Biblically” Will Probably Get Wrong

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:53 PM

There’s a new TV show about a man living “100% by the Bible.” But if you want to live biblically, first you need to understand the Bible, and Hollywood doesn’t have a good track record in this...

Media Type: Article Topic: Theology

Here’s Why It’s Not Necessarily Wrong to Celebrate Halloween

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Oct 24, 2022 8:33 PM

Greg Koukl explains why certain Halloween activities can still be enjoyed despite their pagan associations and gives advice on one way Christians should exercise caution when celebrating.

Media Type: Video Topic: Christian Living

Active and Passive Euthanasia

Web Content Article · By guest author On Jun 26, 2019 11:07 PM

Here are some basic ethical distinctions by way of background. I won’t cover all the bases in the active/passive debate (active—taking lives, passive—letting die).

Media Type: Article Topic: Bioethics

What Can We Learn from a Catholic Thinker? Aquinas and Natural Law

Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 8:50 PM

I want to sketch out Thomas Aquinas’ theory of natural law by distinguishing between the four kinds of law he outlines in the Summa Theologiae and then discussing his conception of the Good.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

The Virtues of Virtue

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 11:21 PM

Is happiness or virtue the greater good to see and cultivate in our lives?

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

The Danger of Thinking You’re Morally Good

Web Content Article · By aaron brake On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM

The idea that human beings are basically good is making its way into the Church. Here’s why this belief is not only false but also an obstacle to the gospel of grace.

Media Type: Article Topic: Theology

Four Ways to Help Your Kids Navigate the World of Screens

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Mar 11, 2020 11:46 PM

Most parents haven’t considered the impact smartphones and screens are having on their kids. Here are four practical steps you can take to help your kids develop healthy screen habits.

Media Type: Article Topic: Tactics and Tools

Four Problems with Evolutionary Morality

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

Many evolutionary naturalists attempt to ground morality in naturalistic evolution. This is fraught with serious difficulties that form an insurmountable case against evolution as the foundation of...

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

White Lies and Other Deceptions

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 11:21 PM

I think lying is wrong. However, we have to be clear on what constitutes lying, that is, immoral deception.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

What Does the Bible Say about Premonitions?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Nov 17, 2021 3:27 AM

Greg explains why the source of a supernatural experience matters and gives advice for how to respond to a “Christian” friend who dabbles in the occult and claims to have premonitions.

Media Type: Video Topic: Other Worldviews

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