iApologia https://iapologia.com Advancing The Christian Worldview Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:24:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://iapologia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cropped-iApologia-Lion-Red-32x32.png iApologia https://iapologia.com 32 32 Iran Is No Longer Islamic? Why Many Iranians Are Turning to Jesus https://iapologia.com/iran-is-no-longer-islamic-why-many-iranians-are-turning-to-jesus/ https://iapologia.com/iran-is-no-longer-islamic-why-many-iranians-are-turning-to-jesus/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:22:08 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2459 In a recent eye-opening interview on The Sean McDowell Show titled “Iran Is No Longer Islamic | Why Iranian Muslims Are Turning to Jesus” (February 2026), Hormoz Shariat—often called the “Billy Graham of Iran” and founder of Iran Alive Ministries—shared a bold and hopeful perspective on the spiritual transformation unfolding in his homeland. Drawing on […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/iran-is-no-longer-islamic-why-many-iranians-are-turning-to-jesus/feed/ 0 Sexual Reproduction: Why Evolution Struggles to Explain It https://iapologia.com/sexual-reproduction-why-evolution-struggles-to-explain-it/ https://iapologia.com/sexual-reproduction-why-evolution-struggles-to-explain-it/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:52:27 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2425 The Problem Evolution Has Never Solved Materialistic evolutionists often make a bold claim: evolution works because of reproduction. “Look,” they say, “life keeps reproducing, and that’s why anything is possible. Biology can do what our technology cannot, even though our machines, computers, and devices are designed by highly intelligent humans.” They point to the amazing […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/sexual-reproduction-why-evolution-struggles-to-explain-it/feed/ 0 Not Everyone Who Calls Jesus ‘Lord’ Truly Knows Him https://iapologia.com/not-everyone-who-calls-jesus-lord-truly-knows-him/ https://iapologia.com/not-everyone-who-calls-jesus-lord-truly-knows-him/#respond Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:14:51 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2435 Christianity is more than a label, a family tradition, or a social identity. You can call yourself a Christian, grow up in a Christian home, even attend church every week—and still not truly follow Christ. True faith is measured not by titles, rituals, or cultural comfort, but by belief, allegiance, and obedience. The question is […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/not-everyone-who-calls-jesus-lord-truly-knows-him/feed/ 0 The Technology Everyone Praises—And Almost No One Questions https://iapologia.com/the-technology-everyone-praises-and-almost-no-one-questions/ https://iapologia.com/the-technology-everyone-praises-and-almost-no-one-questions/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:09:42 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2400 Both political conservatives and liberals love it. It is praised across the cultural spectrum and almost universally defended. It is often portrayed as compassionate medicine, a triumph of modern science, and a solution to heartbreaking suffering. But in reality, it results in the destruction of human life on a scale that rivals—and often exceeds—abortion providers […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-technology-everyone-praises-and-almost-no-one-questions/feed/ 0 Red Letters Don’t Cancel the Rest of the Bible https://iapologia.com/red-letters-dont-cancel-the-rest-of-the-bible/ https://iapologia.com/red-letters-dont-cancel-the-rest-of-the-bible/#respond Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:49:19 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2396 I see posts online like Brandon’s (below) floating around once in a while. The gist? “Jesus never explicitly condemned LGBTQ behavior, so it must not matter.” Brandon’s FaceBook Post: If Jesus was so obsessed with condemning LGBTQ people, you’d expect it to show up somewhere in the Gospels. It doesn’t. Not once. Not indirectly. Not […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/red-letters-dont-cancel-the-rest-of-the-bible/feed/ 0 Is There a Good Reason to Believe in Reincarnation? https://iapologia.com/is-there-a-good-reason-to-believe-in-reincarnation/ https://iapologia.com/is-there-a-good-reason-to-believe-in-reincarnation/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:38:55 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2385 Reincarnation has quietly moved from the fringes of American spirituality into the mainstream. Roughly one-third of Americans now say they believe in it, and the numbers are even higher among Millennials and Gen Z. What’s striking is that this belief isn’t limited to those who identify as “spiritual but not religious.” Many who still call […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/is-there-a-good-reason-to-believe-in-reincarnation/feed/ 1 How History, Scripture, and Culture Intertwine in Christmas: Celebrating Wisely https://iapologia.com/how-history-scripture-and-culture-intertwine-in-christmas-celebrating-wisely/ https://iapologia.com/how-history-scripture-and-culture-intertwine-in-christmas-celebrating-wisely/#respond Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:00:05 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2287 Christmas is often at the center of debates about history, religion, and culture. Critics question its origins, while defenders highlight its biblical significance. To celebrate responsibly, Christians benefit from understanding the interplay of history, Scripture, and culture. Doing so clarifies misconceptions and provides guidance for families seeking a Christ-centered holiday. Historical Perspectives on Christmas Early […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/how-history-scripture-and-culture-intertwine-in-christmas-celebrating-wisely/feed/ 0 From Eden to Bethlehem: Adam, Christ, and the Meaning of December 24–25 https://iapologia.com/from-eden-to-bethlehem-adam-christ-and-the-meaning-of-december-24-25/ https://iapologia.com/from-eden-to-bethlehem-adam-christ-and-the-meaning-of-december-24-25/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:00:03 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2345 Every December, Christians are told, often loudly and confidently, that Christmas is a late invention, a pagan compromise, or an unbiblical tradition baptized for convenience. December 25, we are assured, belongs to Saturnalia or Sol Invictus, and any attempt to defend it is either naïve or dishonest. But history tells a far more interesting, and […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/from-eden-to-bethlehem-adam-christ-and-the-meaning-of-december-24-25/feed/ 0 Christmas Logic 101: Spotting Fallacies and Misunderstandings https://iapologia.com/christmas-logic-101-spotting-fallacies-and-misunderstandings/ https://iapologia.com/christmas-logic-101-spotting-fallacies-and-misunderstandings/#respond Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:27 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2285 Debates about Christmas often get heated, with claims that the holiday is “pagan,” “unbiblical,” or “corrupt.” Many of these arguments, however, are not based on solid reasoning but on logical fallacies. Understanding these errors can help believers evaluate claims critically and celebrate the holiday in a way that honors Christ. The Genetic Fallacy The genetic […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/christmas-logic-101-spotting-fallacies-and-misunderstandings/feed/ 0 Modern Misinterpretations: Separating Fact from Fiction About Christmas https://iapologia.com/modern-misinterpretations-separating-fact-from-fiction-about-christmas/ https://iapologia.com/modern-misinterpretations-separating-fact-from-fiction-about-christmas/#respond Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:00:08 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2283 In recent years, Christmas has become a frequent target of criticism in popular media. YouTube videos, social media posts, and even some books promote the idea that Christmas is inherently pagan or anti-biblical. Public figures are frequently cited alongside various ‘anti-Christmas’ commentators who argue that the holiday is rooted in Roman or pagan festivals such […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/modern-misinterpretations-separating-fact-from-fiction-about-christmas/feed/ 0 December 25: Not Pagan, But Purposefully Christian https://iapologia.com/9is-it-wrong-to-celebrate-christmas-if-you-disagree-understanding-christian-freedom/ https://iapologia.com/9is-it-wrong-to-celebrate-christmas-if-you-disagree-understanding-christian-freedom/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:00:38 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2281 Many Christians wrestle with the question of whether it is appropriate to celebrate Christmas. Some feel indifferent and simply choose not to participate. Others object, claiming that Christmas is inherently wrong because it allegedly originates from pagan festivals. It is important to make a distinction. Personal conviction about a holiday is one thing. Declaring it […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/9is-it-wrong-to-celebrate-christmas-if-you-disagree-understanding-christian-freedom/feed/ 0 Christmas Through the Eyes of the Church Fathers: Why December 25 Was Chosen https://iapologia.com/christmas-through-the-eyes-of-the-church-fathers-why-december-25-was-chosen/ https://iapologia.com/christmas-through-the-eyes-of-the-church-fathers-why-december-25-was-chosen/#respond Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:00:35 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2279 One of the most common questions about Christmas is why it is celebrated on December 25. Historical evidence shows that early Church Fathers recognized and supported this date as the day to commemorate Christ’s birth. Clement of Alexandria (c. 150–215 AD) wrote that Christians honored Christ’s nativity with joy and devotion, demonstrating early awareness of […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/christmas-through-the-eyes-of-the-church-fathers-why-december-25-was-chosen/feed/ 0 Pagan or Jewish Origins? The Truth Behind the Christmas Calendar https://iapologia.com/pagan-or-jewish-origins-the-truth-behind-the-christmas-calendar/ https://iapologia.com/pagan-or-jewish-origins-the-truth-behind-the-christmas-calendar/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:43 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2277 A frequent claim is that Christmas borrows heavily from pagan festivals such as Saturnalia. But, then we also have to remember it falls in the same winter season Jewish festivals such as Hanukkah, a feast Jesus himself observed (John 10:22–23). Critics then argue that traditions such as gift-giving, candle lighting, or wreaths are inherently pagan […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/pagan-or-jewish-origins-the-truth-behind-the-christmas-calendar/feed/ 0 The Logic Behind Celebrating Christian Holidays: Freedom, Faith, and Tradition https://iapologia.com/the-logic-behind-celebrating-christian-holidays-freedom-faith-and-tradition/ https://iapologia.com/the-logic-behind-celebrating-christian-holidays-freedom-faith-and-tradition/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:28 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2275 Many Christians wonder whether it is appropriate to celebrate holidays that are not explicitly commanded in the Bible. Some argue that any tradition not directly ordained by Scripture is automatically wrong. This perspective overlooks an important principle: Christians have freedom to engage in cultural and festive practices, provided they do not violate God’s commands or […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-logic-behind-celebrating-christian-holidays-freedom-faith-and-tradition/feed/ 0 Did the Romans Hijack Christmas? Separating Myth from History https://iapologia.com/did-the-romans-hijack-christmas-separating-myth-from-history/ https://iapologia.com/did-the-romans-hijack-christmas-separating-myth-from-history/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:27 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2268 A frequent objection to celebrating Christmas on December 25 is that it was supposedly “hijacked” from Roman pagan festivals. Critics often point to Saturnalia, celebrated December 17–23, or the festival of Sol Invictus, instituted in AD 274, as evidence that December 25 was chosen to replace these pagan holidays. The implication is that Christmas is […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/did-the-romans-hijack-christmas-separating-myth-from-history/feed/ 0 Why December 25? The Historical Evidence for Jesus’ Birth Date https://iapologia.com/why-december-25-the-historical-evidence-for-jesus-birth-date/ https://iapologia.com/why-december-25-the-historical-evidence-for-jesus-birth-date/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:04 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2266 Every year, some skeptics claim that December 25 as Jesus’ birth date is arbitrary or borrowed from pagan festivals. But the historical evidence tells a different story. Early Christians cared deeply about Jesus’ life, from His humble birth in Bethlehem to the angels, shepherds, and magi, and it is reasonable to think they would mark […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/why-december-25-the-historical-evidence-for-jesus-birth-date/feed/ 2 Do Christmas Trees Violate the Bible? Understanding Jeremiah 10 and Holiday Traditions https://iapologia.com/do-christmas-trees-violate-the-bible-understanding-jeremiah-10-and-holiday-traditions/ https://iapologia.com/do-christmas-trees-violate-the-bible-understanding-jeremiah-10-and-holiday-traditions/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:00:41 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2264 Every December, some Christians raise a concern about Christmas trees. The argument usually points to Jeremiah 10:1–5, a passage that mentions cutting down a tree, decorating it with silver and gold, and fastening it so it will not fall. At first glance, it can sound like a description of a modern Christmas tree. But as […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/do-christmas-trees-violate-the-bible-understanding-jeremiah-10-and-holiday-traditions/feed/ 0 Christmas and Pagan Roots: Why Its Origins Don’t Make It Wrong to Celebrate https://iapologia.com/christmas-and-pagan-roots-why-its-origins-dont-make-it-wrong-to-celebrate/ https://iapologia.com/christmas-and-pagan-roots-why-its-origins-dont-make-it-wrong-to-celebrate/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:49:49 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2262 One of the most common objections to celebrating Christmas is that it has pagan roots. Critics argue that because December 25th coincided with Roman and other pagan festivals, Christians should avoid celebrating the holiday. This argument is often stated as, “Christmas comes from paganism, so it is inherently wrong.” While it may sound convincing, this […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/christmas-and-pagan-roots-why-its-origins-dont-make-it-wrong-to-celebrate/feed/ 0 Were the Early Christians Really Aware of December 25 as Jesus’ Birth Date? https://iapologia.com/were-the-early-christians-really-aware-of-december-25-as-jesus-birth-date/ https://iapologia.com/were-the-early-christians-really-aware-of-december-25-as-jesus-birth-date/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:44:57 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2259 Some argue that early Christians didn’t care about or even know the date of Jesus’ birth. Historical evidence shows this claim does not hold up. From the beginning, Christians showed deep interest in Jesus’ life—from His humble birth in Bethlehem to the angels, shepherds, and magi. These details were not incidental. Early believers clearly took […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/were-the-early-christians-really-aware-of-december-25-as-jesus-birth-date/feed/ 1 Celebrating Christmas Without Compromise: Practical Advice for Christians https://iapologia.com/celebrating-christmas-without-compromise-practical-advice-for-christians/ https://iapologia.com/celebrating-christmas-without-compromise-practical-advice-for-christians/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 23:31:06 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2294 Many Christians feel tension about celebrating Christmas. Concerns about commercialization, cultural influence, or questionable history can create confusion. But Christmas can be celebrated faithfully when approached with intention and a Christ-centered mindset. Avoid Judging Others Not every believer celebrates Christmas in the same way. Some prefer quiet, simple traditions. Others enjoy a more festive approach. […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/celebrating-christmas-without-compromise-practical-advice-for-christians/feed/ 0 Could Shepherds Really Be in the Fields at Christmas? History Says Yes https://iapologia.com/could-shepherds-really-be-in-the-fields-at-christmas-history-says-yes/ https://iapologia.com/could-shepherds-really-be-in-the-fields-at-christmas-history-says-yes/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:51 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2292 A frequent objection raised by skeptics of December 25 as Jesus’ birth date concerns the shepherds in the fields. Many argue that winter in Bethlehem would be too cold for shepherds to watch their flocks overnight. Historical climate data and traditional shepherding practices, however, show that this objection is based on misconceptions. Bethlehem’s Winter Climate: […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/could-shepherds-really-be-in-the-fields-at-christmas-history-says-yes/feed/ 2 Why Early Christians May Have Chosen December 25—It’s Not Pagan Influence https://iapologia.com/why-early-christians-may-have-chosen-december-25-its-not-pagan-influence/ https://iapologia.com/why-early-christians-may-have-chosen-december-25-its-not-pagan-influence/#respond Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:07:10 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2290 For many years people have repeated the claim that Christmas was placed on December 25 because Christians copied pagan festivals like Saturnalia or the feast of Sol Invictus. While these festivals did occur around the same time, the earliest Christian writings that refer to Christ’s birth do not mention paganism as the reason for choosing […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/why-early-christians-may-have-chosen-december-25-its-not-pagan-influence/feed/ 0 Did Paul and Peter Really Write Their Letters? Answering the “Style and Vocabulary” Objection https://iapologia.com/did-paul-and-peter-really-write-their-letters-answering-the-style-and-vocabulary-objection/ https://iapologia.com/did-paul-and-peter-really-write-their-letters-answering-the-style-and-vocabulary-objection/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:53:31 +0000 https://iapologia.com/?p=2226 One common objection to the New Testament is the claim that some letters attributed to Paul or Peter couldn’t really have come from them, because the vocabulary or style differs from their other writings. At first this sounds reasonable. But when we look closely at ancient writing practices and the contexts of these letters, the […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/did-paul-and-peter-really-write-their-letters-answering-the-style-and-vocabulary-objection/feed/ 0 Max and the Machine: The Viral Machine that Points to the Creator | iApologia https://iapologia.com/max-and-the-machine-the-viral-machine-that-points-to-the-creator/ https://iapologia.com/max-and-the-machine-the-viral-machine-that-points-to-the-creator/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:52:38 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=2178 It was on a mini vacation with a few friends that I picked up the book. The vacation itself was nice; we had a good cabin in a relaxing area with plenty of water and trees surrounding us. As expected, area restaurants and stores were overpriced. While killing some time one day, we moseyed into […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/stop-being-nice-and-apologizing-iapologia/feed/ 1 The Holiday Problem: Christians Need to Redeem and Create Culture https://iapologia.com/the-holiday-problem-christians-need-to-redeem-and-create-culture/ https://iapologia.com/the-holiday-problem-christians-need-to-redeem-and-create-culture/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2021 23:45:50 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=2143 Infused within the months of October, November, and December is the holiday season. We as Christians seem to have a stark dichotomy in our approach to celebrating at least two of these: Christmas and Halloween. We can throw in the spring holidays of Easter (called Pasha) and Saint Patrick’s Day too. The disparity is that […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-holiday-problem-christians-need-to-redeem-and-create-culture/feed/ 3 The Cain’s-Wife Mystery | iApologia https://iapologia.com/the-cains-wife-mystery-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/the-cains-wife-mystery-iapologia/#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:06:36 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=2136 Skeptics, in an attempt to discredit the Bible, ask a burning question. Who did Cain marry? If Adam and Eve were the first, and only, people on earth, who did their son, Cain, marry? Obviously, Cain couldn’t have been wifeless because the account said he had a wife and she had kids; plus, we are […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-cains-wife-mystery-iapologia/feed/ 6 The Injustice of Social Justice. Why Woke Social Justice Is Antibiblical | iApologia https://iapologia.com/the-injustice-of-social-justice-why-woke-social-justice-is-antibiblical-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/the-injustice-of-social-justice-why-woke-social-justice-is-antibiblical-iapologia/#respond Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:40:38 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=2128 The world is full of injustice; monsters of men love to hurt, kill, and destroy. Christian teaching stands diametrically opposed to such injustice. Today we have something called “social justice” that seems to stand sided-by-side of biblical justice. Originally, social justice may have been authentic justice applied to society, as some argue (such as Jerry […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-injustice-of-social-justice-why-woke-social-justice-is-antibiblical-iapologia/feed/ 0 The Amazing Testimony of a Former Muslim who Came to Jesus | iApologia https://iapologia.com/the-amazing-testimony-of-a-former-muslim-who-came-to-jesus-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/the-amazing-testimony-of-a-former-muslim-who-came-to-jesus-iapologia/#respond Sun, 09 May 2021 13:08:29 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=2120 Canadian pastors are now being imprisoned for opening churches, for the “health and safety” of the community. Persecution really is on the rise in the West, but it is not new. It has been a long-standing issue, even in the West, for people who leave Islam. They have a constant risk of persecution by Muslims. […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-amazing-testimony-of-a-former-muslim-who-came-to-jesus-iapologia/feed/ 0 How To Debunk Christianity In One Easy Step | iApologia https://iapologia.com/how-to-debunk-christianity-in-one-easy-step-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/how-to-debunk-christianity-in-one-easy-step-iapologia/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:35:05 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=2085 This is the season when we remember and celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection. Just in time for this season, I released a new apologetics book. Adapted for this article, you can see a sneak preview of the book from chapter 16. Before we get the sample, however, let’s just introduce the book. The title and […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/no-evolution-didnt-design-that-antenna-iapologia/feed/ 0 Joseph Leads The Way: What to Do In Trying Times | iApologia https://iapologia.com/joseph-leads-the-way-what-to-do-in-trying-times-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/joseph-leads-the-way-what-to-do-in-trying-times-iapologia/#respond Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:16:02 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1853 Cultural events over the past months have been front-burner issues. From politics, business, technology, economics, media, science and the humanities, we have been inundated with culture issues. In opposition to some who would think that Christians should abstain from cultural controversy, I think we are some of the best equipped to think about this topic. […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/joseph-leads-the-way-what-to-do-in-trying-times-iapologia/feed/ 0 Christmas Gives Hope Through Death And Value Through Life | iApologia https://iapologia.com/christmas-gives-hope-through-death-and-value-through-life/ https://iapologia.com/christmas-gives-hope-through-death-and-value-through-life/#respond Thu, 24 Dec 2020 20:02:31 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1843 Imagine being in Joseph’s shoes, or I should say sandals. Mary informs him she’s pregnant, but she says it’s OK because it was “supernaturally” caused. Really? He’s no dummy. He knows quite well how pregnancy starts. So, being the type of guy he was, he decided to call the marriage off. That changed, however, when […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/christmas-gives-hope-through-death-and-value-through-life/feed/ 0 A Post-Election Plan For A True Cultural Revolution | iApologia https://iapologia.com/a-post-election-plan-for-a-true-cultural-revolution-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/a-post-election-plan-for-a-true-cultural-revolution-iapologia/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:41:22 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1827 Mao Zedong’s “Great Leap Forward” was dubbed the “Cultural Revolution,” but it was neither. Instead of a leap forward, it was a leap back. Instead of a cultural revolution, it was a cultural devolution. People’s freedom and liberty were stolen. People’s wealth and property were stolen. People’s lives through forced labor camps, mass hunger and […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/a-post-election-plan-for-a-true-cultural-revolution-iapologia/feed/ 2 12 Huge Mistakes Christians Can Avoid in Politics | iApologia https://iapologia.com/12-huge-mistakes-christians-can-avoid-in-politics-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/12-huge-mistakes-christians-can-avoid-in-politics-iapologia/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2020 01:07:39 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1806 Right after Trump became president, I wrote an innocuous social media post on something he said. Someone told me to stop defending him because my thoughts would turn off unbelievers. I was surprised because my thoughts in that post were fairly neutral. I think it was strange as well because many unbelievers like him and […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/12-huge-mistakes-christians-can-avoid-in-politics-iapologia/feed/ 0 The Year The World Bumped Into Itself | iApologia https://iapologia.com/the-year-the-world-bumped-into-itself-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/the-year-the-world-bumped-into-itself-iapologia/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:28:46 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1800 It was a little over 500 hundred years ago. The event changed the world, quite literally. It was changed by one man’s vision and valor, persistence and perseverance, and fortitude and fearlessness. Historians would remember it was the same year of the Reconquista, when the subjugating Islamic hegemony was expelled from the Iberian Peninsula. The […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-year-the-world-bumped-into-itself-iapologia/feed/ 0 The NEA Trojan Horse: What Christians Need to Know About This Union | iApologia https://iapologia.com/the-nea-trojan-horse-what-christians-need-to-know-about-this-union/ https://iapologia.com/the-nea-trojan-horse-what-christians-need-to-know-about-this-union/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2020 22:12:18 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1786 Guest post by Tory Currier. Sure, it’s a great sounding mission statement; who could say it was wrong? “Our mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.” This is […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-nea-trojan-horse-what-christians-need-to-know-about-this-union/feed/ 6 Did God Make Disease-Causing Microbes? | iApologia https://iapologia.com/did-god-make-disease-causing-microbes-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/did-god-make-disease-causing-microbes-iapologia/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2020 22:12:10 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1782 We live in a very strange time. The strangeness is not necessarily caused by the blustering politics, worldview clashes and a viral pandemic crashing over the globe. The strangeness is not necessarily caused by the swirling media confusion either. Rather, it is strange because we think we should be immune, pardon the pun, to such […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/did-god-make-disease-causing-microbes-iapologia/feed/ 0 Should Christians Support #BlackLivesMatter? | iApologia https://iapologia.com/should-christians-support-blacklivesmatter-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/should-christians-support-blacklivesmatter-iapologia/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2020 02:31:30 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1772 A number of years have passed since I first heard my black friend talk about it. He was upset. Now, I need to be clear, he was not upset at me or even other whites. I also need to be clear that he has faced despicably racially discrimination in the past. Even so, he was […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/should-christians-support-blacklivesmatter-iapologia/feed/ 7 The Problem of Death: God is the Solution, Not The Problem | iApologia https://iapologia.com/the-problem-of-death-gods-the-solution-not-the-problem-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/the-problem-of-death-gods-the-solution-not-the-problem-iapologia/#respond Sun, 31 May 2020 11:49:30 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1761 I know there are many such types; I see them often. It was a meme, an anti-Christian meme. Sitting prominent center was a little church with its large steeple ablaze from a lightning strike. Text on the image said something to the effect of: “Either your God is mad at you or you’re worshiping the […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-problem-of-death-gods-the-solution-not-the-problem-iapologia/feed/ 0 The Christian Response During Social Unrest | iApologia https://iapologia.com/the-christian-response-during-social-unrest-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/the-christian-response-during-social-unrest-iapologia/#comments Sun, 03 May 2020 14:18:39 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1757 Social unrest during this trying time is on the rise. Everyone seems to be concerned with the trajectory of today’s COVID-19 crises. As I look at the whole situation, a number of intersecting concerns come to mind. First, I’m concerned about this serious disease. The virus is virulent, people are getting sick and some are […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-christian-response-during-social-unrest-iapologia/feed/ 1 Where Is God In Pain & Suffering? | iApologia https://iapologia.com/where-is-god-in-pain-suffering-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/where-is-god-in-pain-suffering-iapologia/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:47:38 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1751 Pandemic. Worldwide epidemic. COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2. 2019-nCoV. Where is God in this time of mass viral outbreak? If God is all loving, all good and all powerful, why does he permit pain, evil, suffering and death? This is not the first time we’ve had to think about this question. How many of us have lost a […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/where-is-god-in-pain-suffering-iapologia/feed/ 2 No, Christianity Does Not Teach God Of The Gaps, But Naturalism Does. Here’s Why | iApologia https://iapologia.com/no-christianity-does-not-teach-god-of-the-gaps-but-naturalism-does-heres-why-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/no-christianity-does-not-teach-god-of-the-gaps-but-naturalism-does-heres-why-iapologia/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:03:30 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1739 One dark night, your neighbor steals apples from a local orchard. The next morning, the same neighbor is out and about screaming and crying that you, you stole apples from the local orchard! To add insult to injury, he is screaming and crying all this as he is munching on one of those apples from […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/no-christianity-does-not-teach-god-of-the-gaps-but-naturalism-does-heres-why-iapologia/feed/ 3 The Naked Worldview of Neo-Atheism: Why It’s Both Unreasonable and Irrational | iApologia https://iapologia.com/the-naked-worldview-of-neo-atheism-why-its-both-unreasonable-and-irrational-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/the-naked-worldview-of-neo-atheism-why-its-both-unreasonable-and-irrational-iapologia/#comments Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:06:49 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1730 I’m sure you’ve heard this classic tale countless times. An always well-dressed emperor employed two “weavers” to manufacture a new suite of clothing. These “weavers”, or should I say swindlers, pompously proclaimed that the cloth they would weave would be invisible to stupid people. Such a capital idea. Of course, the emperor only wanted brilliant […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-naked-worldview-of-neo-atheism-why-its-both-unreasonable-and-irrational-iapologia/feed/ 4 Need a Role Model for Your Life? Here’s Why Jesus Would Be Your Best One | iApologia https://iapologia.com/need-a-role-model-for-your-life-heres-why-jesus-would-be-your-best-one-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/need-a-role-model-for-your-life-heres-why-jesus-would-be-your-best-one-iapologia/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:17:14 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1721 The stories are almost all the same, the hero versus the villain. There’s an opening setting, conflict, rising action, tense climax and finally a conclusion. The protagonist is in battle with the antagonist. The stories of Bond, James Bond, are no different. Adventure, action and intrigue mark his life. He keeps his cool but he’s […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/need-a-role-model-for-your-life-heres-why-jesus-would-be-your-best-one-iapologia/feed/ 0 How to Judo Flip Leftist Disingenuous Labels for the Good – iApologia https://iapologia.com/how-to-judo-flip-leftist-disingenuous-labels-for-the-good-iapologia/ https://iapologia.com/how-to-judo-flip-leftist-disingenuous-labels-for-the-good-iapologia/#respond Thu, 28 Nov 2019 03:00:08 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1707 I’ve recently come across several news stories that piqued my interest. They all had a common thread; they all had something to do with the LGBTQ issue. The first one was the obvious story: the Chick-Fil-A story. The debate was all about whether or not Chick-Fil-A capitulated to leftist “LGBTQ” groups? Another post was about […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/how-to-judo-flip-leftist-disingenuous-labels-for-the-good-iapologia/feed/ 0 3 Poor Reasons To Leave Christianity & 1 Solid Reason to Be A Christian https://iapologia.com/3-poor-reasons-to-leave-christianity-1-solid-reason-to-be-a-christian/ https://iapologia.com/3-poor-reasons-to-leave-christianity-1-solid-reason-to-be-a-christian/#comments Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:53:23 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1703 It’s one of my favorite stories. A well-known contemporary Christian advocate got challenged by his son about the truth of Christianity. Sean McDowell informed his dad he didn’t know if Christianity was even true. Did his dad, Josh, respond in anger, frustration or fear? No, rather all he gave was the innocuous “that’s great son.” […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/scientism-the-twisted-religion-of-science-why-its-false/feed/ 13 The Lost World: Is your Reading of Genesis Wrong?  https://iapologia.com/the-lost-world-is-your-reading-of-genesis-wrong/ https://iapologia.com/the-lost-world-is-your-reading-of-genesis-wrong/#comments Sat, 31 Aug 2019 16:31:23 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1671 Have you been reading Genesis wrong all your life? One Wheaton College professor would have you think so. Specializing in the Ancient Near East (ANE) literature, especially the biblical Old Testament, Dr. John Walton provides colorful and controversial views on the ancient story of the beginning. He wrote them down in book series that have […]

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]]> https://iapologia.com/the-lost-world-is-your-reading-of-genesis-wrong/feed/ 62 10 Christian Beliefs that Ignited the Scientific Revolution | iApologia https://iapologia.com/10-christian-beliefs-that-ignited-the-scientific-revolution/ https://iapologia.com/10-christian-beliefs-that-ignited-the-scientific-revolution/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2019 02:03:28 +0000 http://iapologia.com/?p=1652 There are at least three subject areas that societies around the globe and throughout history have excelled at: mathematics, philosophy and technology. I can think of examples like indigenous Central-South Americans, various Asian populations and the Greco-Roman world. As breathtaking as these may be, each of these subjects are very natural for human achievement and […]

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