Comments on: Are Christians Living in Never-Never Land? Rationality of the Christian Worldview. http://rationalfaithonline.com/is-christianity-a-rational-worldview/ Exploring the rationality of the existance of God and the Christian Worldview Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:18:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Defending Christianity, The Focus Still Needs To Be Jesus | Rational Faith, The Existence of God, Revelation of The Bible and the Example of Jesus http://rationalfaithonline.com/is-christianity-a-rational-worldview/comment-page-1/#comment-182 Defending Christianity, The Focus Still Needs To Be Jesus | Rational Faith, The Existence of God, Revelation of The Bible and the Example of Jesus Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:22:13 +0000 http://www.believeability.net/?p=1#comment-182 [...] the truth and validity of Christianity…it is about enabling a situation where the truth of Christianity is an intellectually acceptable idea amongst an increasingly skeptical culture…and we do have the tools to show that it [...] [...] the truth and validity of Christianity…it is about enabling a situation where the truth of Christianity is an intellectually acceptable idea amongst an increasingly skeptical culture…and we do have the tools to show that it [...]

]]> By: admin http://rationalfaithonline.com/is-christianity-a-rational-worldview/comment-page-1/#comment-104 admin Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:01:54 +0000 http://www.believeability.net/?p=1#comment-104 Hi Donna, You're certainly not alone with your dilemma when it comes to Jesus and God in our modern society. There often seems to be conflicts when it comes to reconciling what the Bible teaches us about God and what contemporary wisdom says. Though I think there are real problems with the theory of evolution as it is currently understood, I don't believe it is a game changer one way or the other as to whether one can still believe in Christ and what He's done for humankind. How God chose to create and develop His creation is something we continue to study through science and through what He reveals to us. I'm not sure I'm the one to help restore confidence in your faith, but I am confident in my own...though it sometimes seems I forget when I do and say things that are contrary to what God would have me do! The reason for this site is to offer support for the rational belief in God and Christ and the teachings of Christianity. I hope you find something here now and in the future that supports that for you. Take a look at the <a href="http://rationalfaithonline.com/resources" rel="nofollow">resources page</a> as well. There are tons of excellent resources available from people more well versed and eloquent than I am that can address many issues in greater depth. As far as belief in the truth of the existence of God and Jesus, I look at it like this: I believe God exists for a variety of reasons. You can read about some of them here: <a href="http://rationalfaithonline.com/category/existence-of-god/" rel="nofollow">Existence of God</a>. I believe God revealed Himself to us in three ways: Through His creation, the Bible, and His son, Jesus Christ. I've really only gotten started discussing why I truly think it's rational to believe this through <a href="http://rationalfaithonline.com" rel="nofollow">Rational Faith Online</a>... I'm still discussing the existence of God...and a bit about His creation, which is related to His existence. But that's the first step. If He exists and created us for some reason, it would make sense that He wanted to reveal Himself to us...and it would make sense for us to seek out that revelation. I will be continuing to discuss the existence of God, the existence of evil, biblical reliability, and the life of Christ through this site. Hopefully there will be something that interests you. Don't hesitate to check out the <a href="http://www.rationalfaithonline.com/resources" rel="nofollow">resources</a> in the mean time! Feel free to<a href="http://rationalfaithonline.com/contact" rel="nofollow"> contact me</a> and I'll help out any way I can. Rod Hi Donna,
You’re certainly not alone with your dilemma when it comes to Jesus and God in our modern society. There often seems to be conflicts when it comes to reconciling what the Bible teaches us about God and what contemporary wisdom says. Though I think there are real problems with the theory of evolution as it is currently understood, I don’t believe it is a game changer one way or the other as to whether one can still believe in Christ and what He’s done for humankind. How God chose to create and develop His creation is something we continue to study through science and through what He reveals to us.

I’m not sure I’m the one to help restore confidence in your faith, but I am confident in my own…though it sometimes seems I forget when I do and say things that are contrary to what God would have me do! The reason for this site is to offer support for the rational belief in God and Christ and the teachings of Christianity. I hope you find something here now and in the future that supports that for you. Take a look at the resources page as well. There are tons of excellent resources available from people more well versed and eloquent than I am that can address many issues in greater depth.

As far as belief in the truth of the existence of God and Jesus, I look at it like this:

I believe God exists for a variety of reasons. You can read about some of them here: Existence of God.

I believe God revealed Himself to us in three ways: Through His creation, the Bible, and His son, Jesus Christ. I’ve really only gotten started discussing why I truly think it’s rational to believe this through Rational Faith Online… I’m still discussing the existence of God…and a bit about His creation, which is related to His existence. But that’s the first step. If He exists and created us for some reason, it would make sense that He wanted to reveal Himself to us…and it would make sense for us to seek out that revelation.

I will be continuing to discuss the existence of God, the existence of evil, biblical reliability, and the life of Christ through this site. Hopefully there will be something that interests you. Don’t hesitate to check out the resources in the mean time!

Feel free to contact me and I’ll help out any way I can.

Rod

]]> By: DONNA http://rationalfaithonline.com/is-christianity-a-rational-worldview/comment-page-1/#comment-102 DONNA Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:44:44 +0000 http://www.believeability.net/?p=1#comment-102 hi ii have always believed in god and that jesus is the son of god. but as i get older i am having trouble justifying these beliefs. i sometimes think that the reason people have hung on to christ and the idea of god and heaven is because if they don't what is the alternative. to not believe is to accept the fact that when you die you die. and when your loved ones die you will not see them again and they are not with you in spirit. i wonder if these ideals are what has kept the faith alive for so long. science has proven already that man did not just appear in a beautiful garden but evolved. it is fact. so why does the church just disregard that. i sometimes think that the old testament is more like a fable created to teach life lessons. but i cannot deny that jesus christ for me is something more. i have based my entire life and the way i treat others on the teachings of this great man. i do believe he existed and i so want to believe that he is the son of god. i have loved him my whole life and i am here because i want someone to restore my faith and explain to me how and why i should believe because i want to so badly but there is so much information out there that conflicts w/ what the bible says. i am not very educated but consider myself to be smart and have good common sense. please help me in my journey i do not want to lose my faith but i don't want to believe in a fairytale. thank you. hi ii have always believed in god and that jesus is the son of god. but as i get older i am having trouble justifying these beliefs. i sometimes think that the reason people have hung on to christ and the idea of god and heaven is because if they don’t what is the alternative. to not believe is to accept the fact that when you die you die. and when your loved ones die you will not see them again and they are not with you in spirit. i wonder if these ideals are what has kept the faith alive for so long. science has proven already that man did not just appear in a beautiful garden but evolved. it is fact. so why does the church just disregard that. i sometimes think that the old testament is more like a fable created to teach life lessons. but i cannot deny that jesus christ for me is something more. i have based my entire life and the way i treat others on the teachings of this great man. i do believe he existed and i so want to believe that he is the son of god. i have loved him my whole life and i am here because i want someone to restore my faith and explain to me how and why i should believe because i want to so badly but there is so much information out there that conflicts w/ what the bible says. i am not very educated but consider myself to be smart and have good common sense. please help me in my journey i do not want to lose my faith but i don’t want to believe in a fairytale. thank you.

]]> By: admin http://rationalfaithonline.com/is-christianity-a-rational-worldview/comment-page-1/#comment-4 admin Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:01:56 +0000 http://www.believeability.net/?p=1#comment-4 Hi Lynda, Islam is certainly an interesting topic, especially with everything that's happening in the Middle East... Here are a couple links re: Islam that can be found through the RationalFaithOnline resources page: http://www.bethinking.org/islam/ http://www.leaderu.com/focus/islam.html If you're looking for more info, take a look at the resources page and you can search out lots more from the links provided. Hope that helps! Rod Hi Lynda,
Islam is certainly an interesting topic, especially with everything that’s happening in the Middle East…

Here are a couple links re: Islam that can be found through the RationalFaithOnline resources page:

http://www.bethinking.org/islam/

http://www.leaderu.com/focus/islam.html

If you’re looking for more info, take a look at the resources page and you can search out lots more from the links provided.

Hope that helps!
Rod

]]> By: Lynda http://rationalfaithonline.com/is-christianity-a-rational-worldview/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Lynda Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:31:56 +0000 http://www.believeability.net/?p=1#comment-3 I think the very fact that people are still reading about the birth of a child over two thousand years ago speaks volumes. It's not a "trend", or the new, cool thing, it is the real deal. Christ lives, and Our Heavenly Father lives. Maybe this could be for another post, but my understanding is that Muslims believe that Christ was a prophet, but not the Son of God. How do the Muslims explain that? Since they think He was a prophet, how do they explain the virgin birth, and everything else? Or do they believe an entirely different version of events? And if that is the case, then how could they think Christ was a prophet? I have always wondered ... I think the very fact that people are still reading about the birth of a child over two thousand years ago speaks volumes. It’s not a “trend”, or the new, cool thing, it is the real deal. Christ lives, and Our Heavenly Father lives.

Maybe this could be for another post, but my understanding is that Muslims believe that Christ was a prophet, but not the Son of God. How do the Muslims explain that? Since they think He was a prophet, how do they explain the virgin birth, and everything else? Or do they believe an entirely different version of events? And if that is the case, then how could they think Christ was a prophet? I have always wondered …

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