78 Answers

Recently I watched a video on you tube entitled "78 Questions for Christians" by an atheist you tuber who goes by the name "The Atheist Voice".I wasn't offended, I wasn't angered. I still am not.
 What I did find, was that all of these questions could be answered without the use of what the typical Christian would consider "apologetics. In other words, you don't need to read a ton of science books, delve into history, or study philosophy to have the tools to stand up against these types of challenges. (All though I highly suggest you equip yourself to be able to do so on some level.)
      That is what these questions are, after all: Challenges. The man posing these questions doesn't want answers. He wants to shake the faith of whatever Christians would listen and give fodder to the ridicule of his "militant atheist" followers. A goal, that honestly, I've seen present in just as many believers in conversation or in presentations such as this.
   I've re-watched the video a few times, and I thought it might be fun to do a response. This is not to knock him off his high-horse or to convert him. I think social media is a poor conduit for evangelism. Not to say that God can never use it; but I feel like His intention for out-reach was personal friendship and love...something that can't be displayed in written words or video very well.
  I was hoping to make a response in kind. However, with the tools I have right now, you-tube is just a little out of my range. Having already written out some of the answers however, I thought this was one outlet through which I could share my thoughts.
   My real hope for this is not to feed into Christian arrogance, but to help us see that the best way for us to give an answer is to know our own scripture. When people come to use with questions or arguments a good knowledge of basic theology will not only help to anchor us against doubt which has pulled so many away, It will help us to minister to them by giving them an answer to the real doubts that are hidden under the challenging questions and comments.
   I hope that some of what I have written will help you grow and see how truth and reason are overflowing in God's word.
  The video I am making the response to is on you tube under the previously mentioned title. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI-_FJuTPns

    Please feel free to add any thoughts and share stories.God bless.