Challenges to the Existence of God

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Released on 12/18/2013·Hendricks Center

In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Glenn Kreider and Dr. Doug Blount discuss cultural engagement and the New Atheism, focusing on challenges to the existence of God and the truth of the Christian faith. http://www.dts.edu/thetable/play/challenges-to-existence-god/ 00:14 Atheist and Christian perspectives on evil 04:29 Why does God allow evil and suffering? 11:27 Presenting Christianity as distinct from world religions 16:29 Is God a sadomasochist or child abuser because of Jesus? crucifixion? 19:50 Arguments for the existence of God based on design in the universe 25:47 Who created God? 28:03 Responding to the ?God of the gaps? challenge 31:45 Advice on engaging atheists in spiritual conversations https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-table-podcast-audio/id586379713

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