What are the most common claims from atheists?

At the London Evangelists’ Conference yesterday, Professor John Lennox offered some quick responses to some common claims from atheists. 1) You don’t believe in Zeus, Thor and all the other gods. I just go one god more than you, and reject the Christian God.

What is the difference between a Christian and an atheist?

After all, Christians are “Atheists” for thousands of gods from other religions since they lack belief in those gods! The problem is, there is a huge difference between a Theist (such as a Christian) and an Atheist. Theists believe in a supreme, personal creator of the Universe. Atheists don’t.

Why do New Atheists keep bringing up the creature?

New Atheists intended to make a point by bringing up this fictional creature – that you could assign the attributes of God to any random thing. But many Atheists who mention the creature now seem to do so in order to mock religious ideas rather than make a substantial point about them.

Do Christians have philosophical arguments for God’s existence?

Christians claim to have philosophical arguments for God’s existence. It seems like those arguments could provide at least a tiny bit of evidence for God, even if an Atheist doesn’t consider the evidence close to satisfactory. Atheists who use this phrase are overstating their case.

Why don’t atheists see the evidence that God exists?

The skies would be a mess! But the facts are, atheists don’t see the evidence that God exists because they don’t want to see the evidence. They are blind to God because that is their desire. The desire for the God of the Bible not to exist. They willingly suppress the knowledge of God.

Do atheists have more meaningful hobbies?

But atheists were far more likely than Christians to describe hobbies as meaningful or satisfying (26\% vs. 10\%). Atheists also were more likely than Americans overall to describe finances and money, creative pursuits, travel, and leisure activities as meaningful.

Do atheists feel wonder in the universe?

In fact, the Religious Landscape Study shows that atheists are more likely than U.S. Christians to say they often feel a sense of wonder about the universe (54\% vs. 45\%). 6 Where do atheists find meaning in life?

How often do atheists think about the meaning of life?

About a third of American atheists say they think about the meaning and purpose of life at least weekly (35\%), and that they often feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and well-being (31\%).

Do you have to read hundreds of books to answer atheists?

You don’t have to read hundreds of books before you can discuss your faith with an atheist. Sometimes claims and questions that are just short soundbites can be answered just as quickly. At the London Evangelists’ Conference yesterday, Professor John Lennox offered some quick responses to some common claims from atheists.

Do atheists need to study logic and theology?

His questions are illustrative of the lack of understanding by atheists of both logic and Christian theology. My recommendation is that atheists study both if they want to be a serious intellectual challenge to the Christian faith.

What are some examples of contradictions in atheist criticisms?

There can be a serious contradiction within atheist criticisms. Dawkins wrote: “In a universe of electrons and selfish genes, blind physical forces and genetic replication, some people are going to get hurt, other people are going to get lucky, and you won’t find any rhyme or reason in it, nor any justice.