The Theological Engineer

by Jeff Laird

What good is truth if you can't apply it? The Christian life is meant to be lived, in the real world, by real people. Engineering is exactly that: turning theory into application, creating something anyone can benefit from. Or, in diagnosing a problem to find the root cause (which is usually how the system was misused, not the theory behind it). The Theological Engineer focuses on connecting spiritual truths to everyday experiences. There's much more to being a follower of Jesus Christ than just what you know. Like an engineer, it's important to turn those concepts into something that actually moves, in your life, and the life of others.

The Theological Engineer is written by Jeff Laird, whose wide range of experiences — including mechanical engineering, statistics, music, martial arts, performing arts and theology — have uniquely qualified him to understand the need to connect principles with practices. He first started with Got Questions Ministries as a volunteer in 2004, and is currently an Associate Editor, working primarily on BibleRef.com.

	Furballs and Farewells \| Aug 1, 2017 There's something about having a dog. We complain about the mess, the cost, the noise, but the love and loyalty they give us shows they are a gift from God. Read more...
	Laser-Beam Literalism \| Jul 25, 2017 The Bible should be read as literal as is reasonable. What does that mean? Can snakes talk? Is Peter a rock? Interpreting the Bible sometimes requires common sense. Read more...
	The Christian Response to the Alt-Right \| Jul 10, 2017 Trolling, racist, rebellious, angry — the "alt-right" is a lot of things, but it isn't Christian. But what if we're complicit in its creation? And how should we respond? Read more...
	The Christian Response to President Trump \| Jul 10, 2017 How should Christians respond to the presidency of Donald Trump? Is Donald Trump a Christian? Is Donald Trump the antichrist? Read more...
	The Ethical Ramifications of the Wholesale Annihilation of the Undead \| Jul 3, 2017 What are Zombies? Is it ethical to kill them? What role does the concept of self-defense play? Does the Bible speak to the issue of killing zombies? Read more...
	The Good ol' Days \| Jun 19, 2017 When faced with challenges, we have a habit of looking back on the "old days" in fondness. But when it comes to Christians living in the culture, the good ol' days weren't always good. Read more...
	Was Christ's suffering unique or common? \| May 8, 2017 Crucifixion was a common form of execution in the Roman Empire. Does that take signficance away from Jesus' experience? How was Christ's suffering unique? Read more...
	*"This* is like that..." \| Apr 18, 2017** The Bible should be taken literally as much as is reasonable. Yes, the Israelites walked across the Red Sea on dry land. But just because the Bible's a sword, it doesn't mean we need to get out the whetstone. Read more...
	Divided over United \| Apr 13, 2017 A man was recently forcibly removed from a United flight when he refused the flight attendants' order to leave to make room for another crewmember. Who was in the right? Read more...
	Mike Pence and the Cultural Rorschach \| Apr 4, 2017 Mike Pence's personal conviction prohibits him from meeting alone with women. The vitriolic backlash clearly shows why he feels it necessary. Read more...
	Is it better to be "right" or "kind"? \| Mar 13, 2017 Is it better to say what is right or to save feelings and, in kindness, fudge the truth a little? What if the two weren't mutually exclusive? Read more...
	When Questions Become Their Own Answers \| Feb 28, 2017 Looking for answers to deep questions is a good thing. Using nit-picky questions to delay a decision isn't. Sometimes too many questions is a sign something's wrong. Read more...
	Scripture and Skepticism \| Feb 6, 2017 The Bible is adamant that believers and skeptics alike should challenge the Scriptures, seriously consider whether they are true. No other religion demands such examination of itself. Read more...
	Rogue One: A Movie Review \| Dec 26, 2016 In entertainment and life, we tend to focus on the one-time hero who saved the day. Rogue One tells the story of the unsung heroes who risked much more for much less reward. Read more...
	Pulling the Lever \| Nov 1, 2016 Much of America was caught off guard by the moral dilemma that is the 2016 presidential election. But there is a simple way to make sure we're ready next time. Read more...
	InterVarsity's LGBTQ Policy \| Oct 10, 2016 InterVarsity has requested employees who support LGBTQ rights step down. Is this discriminatory hiring practices or freedom of religion? Read more...
	Check your Attitude Indicator \| Oct 4, 2016 Jiminy Cricket said to "let your conscience be your guide." The Bible says our conscience isn't the most accurate attitude indicator to use. Read more...
	Show Your Work \| Sep 6, 2016 Anyone who's taken math knows to show their work. It helps you know how you got the answer and find your mistakes. The same advice is crucial for faith, as well. Read more...
	Good Christian Sex, Bad Christian Teaching \| Aug 29, 2016 Bromleigh McCleneghan's new book claims sex outside of marriage is healthy, necessary, and holy. Although she's a pastor, her reasoning is less biblical and more Orwellian. Read more...
	String Theory \| Jul 18, 2016 String Theory basically says that electrons are strings and the cosmos has as many as eleven dimensions. What it doesn't — and can't — say is that God doesn't exist. Read more...
	What is the Christian response to the Orlando attack? \| Jun 16, 2016 How should Christians react to the LGBTQ community in response to the Orlando terrorist attack? How do we help and share the Gospel with people we've been at odds with or so long? Read more... \| With Kersley Fitzgerald
	Reasons for Trump, Trumped by Reason \| May 31, 2016 Are there specific, real, significant reasons for Christians to not vote for Trump? Are these reasons enough? Read more...
	Donald Trump and John Proctor \| May 16, 2016 Should Christians vote for the "lesser of two evils" in 2016? Dare we give our assent to an evil that "isn't as bad"? Read more...
	Archaeopteryx \| Apr 18, 2016 Some say the feathered dinosaur archaeopteryx is birds' evolutionary missing link while others say it doesn't mean anything. Is archaeopteryx proof or is this fossil for the birds? Read more...
	Pyrrhic Politics \| Apr 11, 2016 Social change feels great - when it supports your views. But proponents of pyrrhic politics should stop and consider the inevitable result of their revolution. Read more...
	The Young Messiah: A Movie Review \| Mar 14, 2016 The Young Messiah does a good job at showing the humanity of Mary, Joseph, and even Jesus. Unfortunately, it doesn't show Jesus as God. Read more...
	Risen: A Movie Review \| Feb 22, 2016 There have been a glut of bad movies based on Bible events in recent years. Risen takes a different tack, showing the resurrection through the eyes of a non-biblical figure. Read more...
	Dungeons and Dragons \| Dec 30, 2013 What is "Dungeons & Dragons"? Should Christians play the game? Are the games satanic, or harmless entertainment? Read more...
	Christians and The Walking Dead \| Dec 2, 2013 Should Christians watch The Walking Dead? Is there anything redeeming in a show about killing massive amounts of the undead? What spiritual implications are illustrated? Read more...
	Veterans' Day - Wreaths and Remembrances \| Nov 9, 2015 Veteran's Day is a time to look back at those who offered their lives for our freedom. And, like the Christian life, to learn to appreciate their sacrifice more every year. Read more...
	Pope Francis on the Failure of Jesus \| Sep 29, 2015 Pope Francis said that Jesus was a failure. Setting aside the problems of Catholicism, what if he's right? Read more...
	Prayer: a Pseudo-Pseudo-Science \| Sep 28, 2015 Controlled studies have found no measurable benefit to praying. Does this mean prayer is a useless pseudoscience? Read more...
	#ShoutYourDisgust \| Sep 24, 2015 The hashtag #ShoutYourAbortion celebrates the horror of murdered children. Instead, shout your heartbreak, shout your anger, *#ShoutYourDisgust*. Read more...
	Clanging Symbols \| Jul 13, 2015 The Confederate Flag: Where freedom in Christ meets loving others. What is the biblical response? Read more...
	Have a Slice of Pi: Drowning in the Molten Sea \| Mar 13, 2015 It's Pi Day! In celebration: an explanation of the seeming discrepancy between the diameter and circumference of the molten sea in 2 Chronicles 4:2-5. Read more...
	Picking on Pathogens: Why doesn't the Bible say more about germs? \| Jan 6, 2015 Germs have killed millions over the years. Why didn't God tell us about germs in the Bible so we could protect ourselves? Read more...
	The Misunderstood Bible: Not News; Just Weak \| Dec 29, 2014 Newsweek Magazine recently published an article by Kurt Eichenwald about how Christians do not understand the Bible very well. And proves that he doesn't understand the Bible at all. Read more...
	Hang it up, already! \| Nov 19, 2014 The "telephone game" analogy says our version of the Bible was handed down with all the accuracy of a secret told by eight fifth-graders. It's an argument atheists use when they want to phone it in. Read more...
	My "Lifeboat" Eschatology \| Oct 21, 2014 Eschatology is a legitimate field of study. But it's more important to know where you stand with Christ than to know the details of His return. Read more...
	How the Microbe got his DNA \| Sep 29, 2014 How did the microbe really get his DNA? Every theory of abiogenesis includes a significant episode of "it just happened...somehow," without any plausible reason to believe it actually could happen. Read more...
	You're not the boss of me! Why is blasphemy a sin? \| Sep 9, 2014 No responsible parent would let a child speak at them with insults and vulgarities. So why do people think it's okay to use blasphemy against God? Read more...
	Evidence of Exodus \| Sep 3, 2014 Many critics claim there is no evidence of large slave populations in Egypt — as usual, those claims have no basis in fact, and there is substantial archaeological evidence which fits nicely with the Biblical Exodus. Read more...
	NUN: #AwarenessIsNotEnough \| Aug 20, 2014 Hashtags and profile pictures will not protect Christians and others in the Middle East from the armies of the Islamic State. You feel strongly about it; what are you going to DO about it? Read more...
	Who do you think I think you are? Why the Imposter Theory Doesn't Work \| Aug 20, 2014 The imposter theory supposes that someone else pretended to be Jesus between His burial and ascension. Why this makes about as much sense as Mystique impersonating Rogue. Read more...
	Faithless Fairy Tales \| May-Aug 2014 Introduction: How science pioneers relied on the Bible as much as their microscopes. Part 1: The real story of Galileo — His faith, his science, and his relationship with the Catholic Church. Part 2: The Scopes Trial — A smear campaign against Christianity? Or a movie about McCarthyism? Part 3: The Crusades — Calling the Crusades a war against poor, defenseless Muslims is an insult — to the Muslims! Part 4: The Spanish Inquisition — Not what you expected. Start Here
	Argument From Reason \| Aug 6, 2014 Naturalists say that reason is a part of evolution. But is reason even possible for physical stuff? Or is it proof there's something more in the universe? Read more...
	Grasping the Thorns: Prosperity Theology \| Jun 24, 2014 Is healing based on faith? Does wealth come from prayer? Jesus' call to His followers was to reject worldly things and expect hardships. How prosperity theology gets theology all wrong. Read more...
	Jesus and "Self-Fulfilling Prophecies" \| Jun 14, 2014 Was Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy self-fulfilling? Or is Jesus really the Messiah promised by God to the nation of Israel? Read more...
	Memorial Day \| May 23, 2014 Memorial Day is not about barbecues, parties, days off of work, or parades. It's not about who mowed the lawn, who brought the potato salad, or who forgot the ice. Memorial Day a remembrance of the men and women who've sacrificed their lives in military service and those left behind with soldier-shaped holes in their hearts. Read more...
	The Gospel of Barnabas \| May 22, 2014 Is the Gospel of Barnabas really over 1500 years old? Why a Muslim-friendly account, filled with cultural anachronisms, can't be the true story of Jesus. Read more...
	What were they smoking? \| May 16, 2014 Did the apostles hallucinate Jesus' appearance after the resurrection? Or did Jesus really come back to life? Why the hallucination theory goes up in smoke. Read more...
	Without Four Legs to Stand on \| May 7, 2014 Does Leviticus make mistakes in describing animals? Rabbits don't chew their cud. Bats aren't birds. Grasshoppers don't have four legs. Does Leviticus 11 prove the Bible is in error? Read more...
	Blood out of a (Moon) Rock \| Apr 15, 2014 Are upcoming lunar eclipses a precursor to fulfilled prophecy? Is something significant about to happen to Israel? Or are blood moons just astronomical anomalies? Read more...
	To Serve, Or Not To Serve: Christian Business in a Political World \| Apr 15, 2014 Across the country, the government is insisting Christian business owners act against their conscience. What should we do when the law and Christian ethics collide? Read more...
	Thanks for the Decade! \| Apr 9, 2014 Jeff Laird looks back over ten years as a volunteer writer for Got Questions. Read more...
	Much Ado about "Nothing" \| Apr 4, 2014 Lawrence Krauss claims the universe was created out of "nothing" — "nothing" being the exact opposite of "no-thing." Philosophy without science bears no relevance to the real world. But science with philosophy is just fairy tales. Read more...
	Shedding (Rippled) Light \| Mar 24, 2014 The Big Bang, gravitational waves, and Lawrence Krauss: how atheists are taking old theistic arguments and re-defining "nothing." Read more...
	Joel Osteen \| Mar 17, 2014 For the saved, Osteen's teachings are like the hollow candy shell: empty calories, better spent on something more nourishing. For the unsaved, Osteen's ministry isn't just a problem, it's a flat-out obscenity. Read more...
	The Consequences of Determinism \| Mar 6, 2014 Determinism says that everything we do is programmed before hand. What are the consequences when we act as if we have no free will? Read more...
	Carroll vs Craig: God in Light of Modern Cosmology \| Feb 26, 2014 William Lane Craig (philosopher-theogian) and Sean Carroll (physicist) debate the the realtionship between God and cosmology. Was God necessary for the creation of the universe? Read more...
	If I Only was a Brain \| Feb 4, 2014 The brain gives us intellect, intelligence, and cognitive function. But it isn't the whole of who we are. Read more...
	Weighing the Worth of the Written Word \| Jan 21, 2014 Human beings learn through many different methods, but some things are best learned, or can only be learned, through one particular method. Among the most powerful learning schemes is reading. Written words are by far the most effective way to communicate higher, more sophisticated concepts. Read more...
	Why bawl at Paul? \| Jan 15, 2014 Many believe that Paul's theology contradicted Jesus'. Is this true? What does the Bible say? Read more...
	Be Careful What You Wish For: Phil Robertson and the Future of Free Expression \| Dec 31, 2013 Many say the drama over Phil Robertson is about free speech. But what if it's really about freedom of religion? Read more...
	Apologetics: The Most Important Vaccine \| Dec 20, 2013 We vaccinate our children against small pox, polio, and the flu. But how can we vaccinate them against the world's deadliest disease—false-teaching? Read more...
	Ho, ho, how ridiculous: Atheism and Santa \| Dec 3, 2013 What do Santa and God have in common? Atheists say both are fanciful figments of our imagination. But does the Santa Claus argument really disprove the existence of God? Or does it just make people think they sound smart? Read more...
	RATED N FOR NIHILISM \| Dec 2, 2013 When experiencing art forms in which the audience is mostly passive, such as movies, it's important to understand he philosophical background of the story. Nihilism in movies challenges the Christian worldview that there is hope and purpose in the world, but it also teaches us quite a bit about our own responses when faced with situations that appear hopeless. Read more...
	Tripping over the Trinity \| Nov 18, 2013 How can a monotheistic God be the Trinity? How can Jesus be God if He prayed to God? How can one God live in hierarchy with Himself? Read more...
	Neuroscience and Free Will \| Nov 11, 2013 Current neuroscience theory says all of our actions are determined by outside stimuli and we have no free will. Very few know to take this to its logical conclusion: are we responsible for our actions? Read more...

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	Furballs and Farewells \| Aug 1, 2017 There's something about having a dog. We complain about the mess, the cost, the noise, but the love and loyalty they give us shows they are a gift from God. Read more...
	Laser-Beam Literalism \| Jul 25, 2017 The Bible should be read as literal as is reasonable. What does that mean? Can snakes talk? Is Peter a rock? Interpreting the Bible sometimes requires common sense. Read more...
	The Christian Response to the Alt-Right \| Jul 10, 2017 Trolling, racist, rebellious, angry — the "alt-right" is a lot of things, but it isn't Christian. But what if we're complicit in its creation? And how should we respond? Read more...
	The Christian Response to President Trump \| Jul 10, 2017 How should Christians respond to the presidency of Donald Trump? Is Donald Trump a Christian? Is Donald Trump the antichrist? Read more...
	The Ethical Ramifications of the Wholesale Annihilation of the Undead \| Jul 3, 2017 What are Zombies? Is it ethical to kill them? What role does the concept of self-defense play? Does the Bible speak to the issue of killing zombies? Read more...
	The Good ol' Days \| Jun 19, 2017 When faced with challenges, we have a habit of looking back on the "old days" in fondness. But when it comes to Christians living in the culture, the good ol' days weren't always good. Read more...
	Was Christ's suffering unique or common? \| May 8, 2017 Crucifixion was a common form of execution in the Roman Empire. Does that take signficance away from Jesus' experience? How was Christ's suffering unique? Read more...
	*"This* is like that..." \| Apr 18, 2017** The Bible should be taken literally as much as is reasonable. Yes, the Israelites walked across the Red Sea on dry land. But just because the Bible's a sword, it doesn't mean we need to get out the whetstone. Read more...
	Divided over United \| Apr 13, 2017 A man was recently forcibly removed from a United flight when he refused the flight attendants' order to leave to make room for another crewmember. Who was in the right? Read more...
	Mike Pence and the Cultural Rorschach \| Apr 4, 2017 Mike Pence's personal conviction prohibits him from meeting alone with women. The vitriolic backlash clearly shows why he feels it necessary. Read more...
	Is it better to be "right" or "kind"? \| Mar 13, 2017 Is it better to say what is right or to save feelings and, in kindness, fudge the truth a little? What if the two weren't mutually exclusive? Read more...
	When Questions Become Their Own Answers \| Feb 28, 2017 Looking for answers to deep questions is a good thing. Using nit-picky questions to delay a decision isn't. Sometimes too many questions is a sign something's wrong. Read more...
	Scripture and Skepticism \| Feb 6, 2017 The Bible is adamant that believers and skeptics alike should challenge the Scriptures, seriously consider whether they are true. No other religion demands such examination of itself. Read more...
	Rogue One: A Movie Review \| Dec 26, 2016 In entertainment and life, we tend to focus on the one-time hero who saved the day. Rogue One tells the story of the unsung heroes who risked much more for much less reward. Read more...
	Pulling the Lever \| Nov 1, 2016 Much of America was caught off guard by the moral dilemma that is the 2016 presidential election. But there is a simple way to make sure we're ready next time. Read more...
	InterVarsity's LGBTQ Policy \| Oct 10, 2016 InterVarsity has requested employees who support LGBTQ rights step down. Is this discriminatory hiring practices or freedom of religion? Read more...
	Check your Attitude Indicator \| Oct 4, 2016 Jiminy Cricket said to "let your conscience be your guide." The Bible says our conscience isn't the most accurate attitude indicator to use. Read more...
	Show Your Work \| Sep 6, 2016 Anyone who's taken math knows to show their work. It helps you know how you got the answer and find your mistakes. The same advice is crucial for faith, as well. Read more...
	Good Christian Sex, Bad Christian Teaching \| Aug 29, 2016 Bromleigh McCleneghan's new book claims sex outside of marriage is healthy, necessary, and holy. Although she's a pastor, her reasoning is less biblical and more Orwellian. Read more...
	String Theory \| Jul 18, 2016 String Theory basically says that electrons are strings and the cosmos has as many as eleven dimensions. What it doesn't — and can't — say is that God doesn't exist. Read more...
	What is the Christian response to the Orlando attack? \| Jun 16, 2016 How should Christians react to the LGBTQ community in response to the Orlando terrorist attack? How do we help and share the Gospel with people we've been at odds with or so long? Read more... \| With Kersley Fitzgerald
	Reasons for Trump, Trumped by Reason \| May 31, 2016 Are there specific, real, significant reasons for Christians to not vote for Trump? Are these reasons enough? Read more...
	Donald Trump and John Proctor \| May 16, 2016 Should Christians vote for the "lesser of two evils" in 2016? Dare we give our assent to an evil that "isn't as bad"? Read more...
	Archaeopteryx \| Apr 18, 2016 Some say the feathered dinosaur archaeopteryx is birds' evolutionary missing link while others say it doesn't mean anything. Is archaeopteryx proof or is this fossil for the birds? Read more...
	Pyrrhic Politics \| Apr 11, 2016 Social change feels great - when it supports your views. But proponents of pyrrhic politics should stop and consider the inevitable result of their revolution. Read more...
	The Young Messiah: A Movie Review \| Mar 14, 2016 The Young Messiah does a good job at showing the humanity of Mary, Joseph, and even Jesus. Unfortunately, it doesn't show Jesus as God. Read more...
	Risen: A Movie Review \| Feb 22, 2016 There have been a glut of bad movies based on Bible events in recent years. Risen takes a different tack, showing the resurrection through the eyes of a non-biblical figure. Read more...
	Dungeons and Dragons \| Dec 30, 2013 What is "Dungeons & Dragons"? Should Christians play the game? Are the games satanic, or harmless entertainment? Read more...
	Christians and The Walking Dead \| Dec 2, 2013 Should Christians watch The Walking Dead? Is there anything redeeming in a show about killing massive amounts of the undead? What spiritual implications are illustrated? Read more...
	Veterans' Day - Wreaths and Remembrances \| Nov 9, 2015 Veteran's Day is a time to look back at those who offered their lives for our freedom. And, like the Christian life, to learn to appreciate their sacrifice more every year. Read more...
	Pope Francis on the Failure of Jesus \| Sep 29, 2015 Pope Francis said that Jesus was a failure. Setting aside the problems of Catholicism, what if he's right? Read more...
	Prayer: a Pseudo-Pseudo-Science \| Sep 28, 2015 Controlled studies have found no measurable benefit to praying. Does this mean prayer is a useless pseudoscience? Read more...
	#ShoutYourDisgust \| Sep 24, 2015 The hashtag #ShoutYourAbortion celebrates the horror of murdered children. Instead, shout your heartbreak, shout your anger, *#ShoutYourDisgust*. Read more...
	Clanging Symbols \| Jul 13, 2015 The Confederate Flag: Where freedom in Christ meets loving others. What is the biblical response? Read more...
	Have a Slice of Pi: Drowning in the Molten Sea \| Mar 13, 2015 It's Pi Day! In celebration: an explanation of the seeming discrepancy between the diameter and circumference of the molten sea in 2 Chronicles 4:2-5. Read more...
	Picking on Pathogens: Why doesn't the Bible say more about germs? \| Jan 6, 2015 Germs have killed millions over the years. Why didn't God tell us about germs in the Bible so we could protect ourselves? Read more...
	The Misunderstood Bible: Not News; Just Weak \| Dec 29, 2014 Newsweek Magazine recently published an article by Kurt Eichenwald about how Christians do not understand the Bible very well. And proves that he doesn't understand the Bible at all. Read more...
	Hang it up, already! \| Nov 19, 2014 The "telephone game" analogy says our version of the Bible was handed down with all the accuracy of a secret told by eight fifth-graders. It's an argument atheists use when they want to phone it in. Read more...
	My "Lifeboat" Eschatology \| Oct 21, 2014 Eschatology is a legitimate field of study. But it's more important to know where you stand with Christ than to know the details of His return. Read more...
	How the Microbe got his DNA \| Sep 29, 2014 How did the microbe really get his DNA? Every theory of abiogenesis includes a significant episode of "it just happened...somehow," without any plausible reason to believe it actually could happen. Read more...
	You're not the boss of me! Why is blasphemy a sin? \| Sep 9, 2014 No responsible parent would let a child speak at them with insults and vulgarities. So why do people think it's okay to use blasphemy against God? Read more...
	Evidence of Exodus \| Sep 3, 2014 Many critics claim there is no evidence of large slave populations in Egypt — as usual, those claims have no basis in fact, and there is substantial archaeological evidence which fits nicely with the Biblical Exodus. Read more...
	NUN: #AwarenessIsNotEnough \| Aug 20, 2014 Hashtags and profile pictures will not protect Christians and others in the Middle East from the armies of the Islamic State. You feel strongly about it; what are you going to DO about it? Read more...
	Who do you think I think you are? Why the Imposter Theory Doesn't Work \| Aug 20, 2014 The imposter theory supposes that someone else pretended to be Jesus between His burial and ascension. Why this makes about as much sense as Mystique impersonating Rogue. Read more...
	Faithless Fairy Tales \| May-Aug 2014 Introduction: How science pioneers relied on the Bible as much as their microscopes. Part 1: The real story of Galileo — His faith, his science, and his relationship with the Catholic Church. Part 2: The Scopes Trial — A smear campaign against Christianity? Or a movie about McCarthyism? Part 3: The Crusades — Calling the Crusades a war against poor, defenseless Muslims is an insult — to the Muslims! Part 4: The Spanish Inquisition — Not what you expected. Start Here
	Argument From Reason \| Aug 6, 2014 Naturalists say that reason is a part of evolution. But is reason even possible for physical stuff? Or is it proof there's something more in the universe? Read more...
	Grasping the Thorns: Prosperity Theology \| Jun 24, 2014 Is healing based on faith? Does wealth come from prayer? Jesus' call to His followers was to reject worldly things and expect hardships. How prosperity theology gets theology all wrong. Read more...
	Jesus and "Self-Fulfilling Prophecies" \| Jun 14, 2014 Was Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy self-fulfilling? Or is Jesus really the Messiah promised by God to the nation of Israel? Read more...
	Memorial Day \| May 23, 2014 Memorial Day is not about barbecues, parties, days off of work, or parades. It's not about who mowed the lawn, who brought the potato salad, or who forgot the ice. Memorial Day a remembrance of the men and women who've sacrificed their lives in military service and those left behind with soldier-shaped holes in their hearts. Read more...
	The Gospel of Barnabas \| May 22, 2014 Is the Gospel of Barnabas really over 1500 years old? Why a Muslim-friendly account, filled with cultural anachronisms, can't be the true story of Jesus. Read more...
	What were they smoking? \| May 16, 2014 Did the apostles hallucinate Jesus' appearance after the resurrection? Or did Jesus really come back to life? Why the hallucination theory goes up in smoke. Read more...
	Without Four Legs to Stand on \| May 7, 2014 Does Leviticus make mistakes in describing animals? Rabbits don't chew their cud. Bats aren't birds. Grasshoppers don't have four legs. Does Leviticus 11 prove the Bible is in error? Read more...
	Blood out of a (Moon) Rock \| Apr 15, 2014 Are upcoming lunar eclipses a precursor to fulfilled prophecy? Is something significant about to happen to Israel? Or are blood moons just astronomical anomalies? Read more...
	To Serve, Or Not To Serve: Christian Business in a Political World \| Apr 15, 2014 Across the country, the government is insisting Christian business owners act against their conscience. What should we do when the law and Christian ethics collide? Read more...
	Thanks for the Decade! \| Apr 9, 2014 Jeff Laird looks back over ten years as a volunteer writer for Got Questions. Read more...
	Much Ado about "Nothing" \| Apr 4, 2014 Lawrence Krauss claims the universe was created out of "nothing" — "nothing" being the exact opposite of "no-thing." Philosophy without science bears no relevance to the real world. But science with philosophy is just fairy tales. Read more...
	Shedding (Rippled) Light \| Mar 24, 2014 The Big Bang, gravitational waves, and Lawrence Krauss: how atheists are taking old theistic arguments and re-defining "nothing." Read more...
	Joel Osteen \| Mar 17, 2014 For the saved, Osteen's teachings are like the hollow candy shell: empty calories, better spent on something more nourishing. For the unsaved, Osteen's ministry isn't just a problem, it's a flat-out obscenity. Read more...
	The Consequences of Determinism \| Mar 6, 2014 Determinism says that everything we do is programmed before hand. What are the consequences when we act as if we have no free will? Read more...
	Carroll vs Craig: God in Light of Modern Cosmology \| Feb 26, 2014 William Lane Craig (philosopher-theogian) and Sean Carroll (physicist) debate the the realtionship between God and cosmology. Was God necessary for the creation of the universe? Read more...
	If I Only was a Brain \| Feb 4, 2014 The brain gives us intellect, intelligence, and cognitive function. But it isn't the whole of who we are. Read more...
	Weighing the Worth of the Written Word \| Jan 21, 2014 Human beings learn through many different methods, but some things are best learned, or can only be learned, through one particular method. Among the most powerful learning schemes is reading. Written words are by far the most effective way to communicate higher, more sophisticated concepts. Read more...
	Why bawl at Paul? \| Jan 15, 2014 Many believe that Paul's theology contradicted Jesus'. Is this true? What does the Bible say? Read more...
	Be Careful What You Wish For: Phil Robertson and the Future of Free Expression \| Dec 31, 2013 Many say the drama over Phil Robertson is about free speech. But what if it's really about freedom of religion? Read more...
	Apologetics: The Most Important Vaccine \| Dec 20, 2013 We vaccinate our children against small pox, polio, and the flu. But how can we vaccinate them against the world's deadliest disease—false-teaching? Read more...
	Ho, ho, how ridiculous: Atheism and Santa \| Dec 3, 2013 What do Santa and God have in common? Atheists say both are fanciful figments of our imagination. But does the Santa Claus argument really disprove the existence of God? Or does it just make people think they sound smart? Read more...
	RATED N FOR NIHILISM \| Dec 2, 2013 When experiencing art forms in which the audience is mostly passive, such as movies, it's important to understand he philosophical background of the story. Nihilism in movies challenges the Christian worldview that there is hope and purpose in the world, but it also teaches us quite a bit about our own responses when faced with situations that appear hopeless. Read more...
	Tripping over the Trinity \| Nov 18, 2013 How can a monotheistic God be the Trinity? How can Jesus be God if He prayed to God? How can one God live in hierarchy with Himself? Read more...
	Neuroscience and Free Will \| Nov 11, 2013 Current neuroscience theory says all of our actions are determined by outside stimuli and we have no free will. Very few know to take this to its logical conclusion: are we responsible for our actions? Read more...