Biblical Apologetics

Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made.” Matthew 18:3 “And said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” The pervasiveness of religious belief across cultures and throughout history is a fascinating phenomenon. Why do the majority of people believe in gods? While the answer may seem straightforward – that children are indoctrinated by their parents and communities – recent research suggests a more nuanced explanation. By exploring the cognitive tendencies of children, we can gain valuable insights into the widespread appeal of religious ideas. Children's Innate Predisposition to See Purpose and Design Children possess a natural inclination to perceive the world around them as purposeful and designed. They tend to see intentionality behind natural events...

Pleiades Orion's belt "Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades, Or loose the cords of Orion?" (Job 38:31 ) Scientific Observations: Pleiades: the Pleiades are a gravitationally bound star cluster. The stars are held together by their mutual gravity, making them appear as a tight group in the night sky. Orion: The stars in Orion's belt do indeed move apart over time, although this movement is extremely slow and wouldn't be noticeable to the naked eye. The "cords" mentioned in the verse could be a poetic way to describe this gradual dispersal. Connecting Science and Scripture: It's fascinating how this ancient text reflects an awareness of astronomical phenomena that we now understand through modern science. While the writer of Job likely didn't have the same scientific understanding as we do today, they clearly observed the patterns and movements of the stars. However they would not know or see these gravitational actions...

Philemon  Plea to free Onesimus “I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment.” The Black Church in America has long been a central institution within the African American community, providing spiritual guidance, social support, and a refuge from the persistent realities of racism and discrimination. However, the historical and ongoing trauma experienced by Black Americans has left an indelible mark, not just on individuals, but on the collective memory and even the genetic makeup of the community. This article explores the concept of transgenerational trauma within the context of the Black Church, examining how epigenetic mechanisms play a role in transmitting the effects of trauma across generations. Understanding Transgenerational Trauma Transgenerational trauma refers to the transmission of the psychological and emotional impact of traumatic experiences from one generation to the next. This transmission can occur through various cha...

The BGV Theorem and its Significance: Expanding Universe: The BGV theorem focuses on universes that are expanding, like ours. This expansion is a key observation in cosmology, supported by evidence like the redshift of distant galaxies. Past-Incomplete: The theorem demonstrates that any expanding universe, under certain conditions, cannot be infinitely old. It must have a boundary or a beginning in the past. This challenges the idea of a "past-eternal" universe that has always existed. Special Relativity: Interestingly, the theorem's proof relies on the principles of special relativity (like the constancy of the speed of light and the relativity of time), rather than the more complex general relativity (which deals with gravity). Vilenkin's Interpretation: Alexander Vilenkin, one of the authors of the BGV theorem, argues that the theorem effectively eliminates the possibility of a past-eternal universe. This forces cosmologists to confront the idea of a...