Welcome

This website serves as a resource for anyone exploring the meaning of life and/or the possible existence of a higher power. It offers a Christian faith perspective to questions such as:

• Does God exist?
• If so, what is God like?
• And what relationship, if any, can exist between humanity and God? 

In addition to providing biblical and theological references, this website presents viewpoints from the natural world and from human reasoning (including scientific and academic) that explore divine attributes. 

Areas of study explored include cosmology and physics, biology and evolution, environmental studies (the natural world, including mankind), analytic philosophy and metaphysics, ethics and moral philosophy, and the psychology of religion, including numerous personal accounts and testimonies both past and present.

While faith is the foundational and primary component of belief in the Christian faith, God has endowed mankind with the capacity for rational thought and intellect. Theologians throughout history have maintained that God is the source of both human reason and faith, viewing them as complementary tools for discovering truth. In other words, God gave us a mind so we could find Him, and a heart so we could love Him.

Note: Most of the information on the remaining pages of this site will include in-line reference numbers and footnotes. Any references to “Scripture” refer to text taken from The Holy Bible.

Preface

While there is an entire page on this website dedicated to “skeptical challenges” to belief in God, below are three overarching and limiting mindsets that can impede one’s search for divine truth.

1. A narrow or entrenched worldview

It is widely accepted that everyone has a worldview. Worldviews are the foundational lenses through which we perceive, interpret, and interact with the world.  Worldviews are typically influenced by several factors, including, but not limited to, early upbringing, inherited beliefs, education and intellectual Influences, peer groups, society, culture, and, last but certainly not least, subjective experiences. Most people do not choose their worldview through “neutral” or unbiased analysis; rather, they inherit it, live into it, and later defend it.

Below are examples of some worldview statements that dismiss the possibility of the divine:

“I base my understanding of reality solely on scientific observation and empirical evidence.”

“I believe that this is the only life I have, and therefore, I must create my own meaning and purpose. I do not believe in an afterlife, nor do I look to supernatural authority for morality.”

“I struggle with the concept of a benevolent, all-powerful God, because I see far too much suffering in the world. I believe it is more logical to conclude that the world operates on natural, often cold, indifference rather than being designed by a loving creator.”

Relying solely on personal and subjective knowledge, influences and experiences to shape a worldview can lead to a narrow, inaccurate, or biased understanding of the world, life, and the possibility of the divine. 

2. Common hurdles (barriers) to belief

Faith in God is rarely rejected for purely intellectual reasons. More often, belief is resisted because the possibility of the divine can challenge deeply held assumptions, personal fears, and attachments. Scripture itself acknowledges this struggle and treats doubt not as rebellion but as a human condition.

The Possibility of the divine can challenge deeply held assumptions, personal fears, and attachments.

Anyone seeking biblical spiritual enlightenment should consider whether any of the following underlying mindsets may hinder or skew their exploration:

• The Reluctance to “Surrender” Control
• Fear of Moral or Lifestyle Change
• The Belief That Faith Is a Psychological Crutch
• Disappointment with God or with Religious People
• Intellectual Pride and Confidence in Reason Alone
• Fear of Being Fully Known (opening up to God)
• Waiting for Absolute Certainty (before taking small steps of faith/belief)
• Confirmation Bias (the “self-preservation” tendency to dismiss ideas that challenge currently held beliefs)
• The Perception That Faith Is Archaic (outdated) in a Modern World
• Fear of ridicule or ostracism

3. Apathy or Confusion regarding Spiritual Truth

One of the most striking realities in both Scripture and contemporary scholarship is that spiritual unbelief is not always driven by hostility or reasoned rejection. More often, it is shaped by apathy – a lack of perceived urgency or by confusion – a sense that truth is inaccessible, contradictory, or overwhelming.

Apathy

“Apathetic” individuals are not necessarily convinced Christianity is false; they are often unconvinced it matters. Sociologist Peter Berger argues that modern societies create “plausibility fatigue,” in which ultimate questions (of life and meaning) are indefinitely postponed due to busyness and comfort. (Peter L. Berger, The Sacred Canopy – New York: Anchor Books, 1967).

Confusion

The overwhelming, often contradictory nature of modern worldviews – ranging from rigid religious doctrines to secular, scientific, and relativistic perspectives – has created a “culture of confusion” that causes many to disengage from seeking spiritual truth. This confusion often leads to spiritual stagnation, in which individuals may adopt a passive, noncommittal stance or retreat into dogmatic, insular (limited and entrenched) viewpoints to avoid the anxiety of uncertainty. 

Seeking God

Despite narrow or entrenched worldviews, barriers to belief, apathy or confusion, people continue to search for meaning and/or the possibility of the divine. Although the reasons vary greatly, some common ones include:

• Experiencing Crisis, Suffering, or Loss
• Fear of Death and Hope for Eternity
• The Need for Forgiveness
• A Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Truth
• Need for Direction or Wisdom
• A Desire for Belonging and Relationship
• A Personal Encounter or Experience
• Innate Curiosity and Wonder at the Universe
• External Influences or Life Transitions (such as marriage or parenthood)

Regardless of the reason, many philosophers and theologians argue that humans possess an inborn awareness of God or at least a longing for something transcendent. Augustine of Hippo famously wrote:

“You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” (Augustine of Hippo, Confessions, trans. R.S. Pine-Coffin – New York: Penguin Books, 1961), Book I, Chapter 1).

Both Scripture and scholarship affirm that spiritual truth is most accessible when one is willing to:

• Admit uncertainty without retreating into indifference
• Seek clarity without demanding total certainty first
• Remain open to transformation (mind, heart & spirit), not just information

Exploration – Choosing a Starting Point

People approach Christianity from many different starting points. Some come with a deep curiosity about faith and a sense that there may be something more beyond the material world. Others arrive with questions, doubts, or past experiences that make them cautious. Still others may not be convinced that God exists at all, yet find themselves drawn to explore the message and relevance presented in Christianity.

The following are three suggested starting points for exploration.

Evidence for God’s Existence

Readers who wish to investigate evidence that supports the existence of God may wish to explore the webpage on this site titled “Evidence for God“. There, evidence from many fields of study, including cosmology, physics, biology, evolution, environmental studies (the natural world, including mankind), analytic philosophy, metaphysics, ethics and moral philosophy, is presented that supports the existence of God. Inline reference numbers and footnotes are provided.

The Nature of God – Biblical and Historical Evidence

Readers who wish to explore the nature of God as presented in the Holy Bible and theological writings may wish to visit the webpage “God’s Nature‘. There, insight is offered into God’s attributes, character, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and the spiritual principles that guide faith and personal transformation.

Compelling historical evidence is also presented for the life, death and resurrection of Christ. Moreover, numerous testimonies, both historical and modern, describe the life-changing effects of an encounter with God.

Drawing Near to God

Intellect plays an important role in exploring and understanding the claims of Christianity, but it is not sufficient on its own to produce genuine faith in God. Reason can evaluate arguments, weigh evidence, and remove intellectual obstacles, yet Christian faith ultimately involves trust, surrender, and relationship.

Fostering faith involves engaging with Scripture, prayer and a willingness to respond to what one perceives as God’s leading. Readers who wish biblical and practical guidance on fostering faith may wish to visit the webpage “Drawing Near“.

“Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”” (Matthew 22:37)

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8a)