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This is a continuation of a question asked by an international at AIF.  Q: Proof that God exists.  A: I was communicating with a scholar interested in human rights. He was not a Christian, but he knew that humans have rights beyond those of animals. Here is some of our conversation: You focus on human rights, and that focus is good. But can human rights be its own moral foundation?   In other words, if there is no God, why care about human rights? If there is no God, what makes humans more valuable than monkeys? If there is no God,…

This blog is a continuation of last week’s blog, in which I am addressing a question posed by an international at AIF. Q:  Proof that God exists. A:  Many Chinese today are morally outraged at the atrocities committed at Nanjing. Indonesians are outraged at the bloodshed of Suharto. Koreans rage against Kim Jong Un. Americans were angry when Muslims flew planes into the World Trade Centers.   People have been outraged against the bloodshed of Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Amin, and Pol Pot. They have raged against the slavery in America, the apartheid in South Africa, and the corruption of politicians virtually…

I am addressing questions posed by members of Austin International Fellowship. Today will be only a partial answer to the question. Q: Proof that God exists.  A: That’s a broad question, and the answer to it depends on what you mean by “proof.” Let me explain. Personally, I believe I have proof that my wife loves me, but if someone doubted my wife’s love, I don’t think I could prove to him that she loves me. The skeptic could always say that my wife’s words, gifts and actions had some other explanation. I would, thus, have sufficient proof for me…

We are in the midst of a series in which I address questions posed by internationals in AIF.  This week’s answer is part 2 of the same question. Q: How should Christians communicate/build relationships with others who have different beliefs?  A: The previous blog addressed issues dealing with building relationships. This blog will focus on the communication part of your question. Communication involves two issues: what to say and how to say it. You can say the right words the wrong way and do just as much damage as if you had said the wrong words. What Do I Say?…

We are continuing a series in which we address questions posed by internationals in the church.  Q: How should Christians communicate/build relationships with others who have different beliefs?  A: This week I will focus only on the part of your question that deals with building relationships. We’ll do a second blog next week that focuses on the communication part. I am glad that your question assumes that Christians should engage with nonbelievers. The light must shine in the darkness. I am also glad because your question shows that you understand that the light must still be light. When we go…