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Would the discovery of extraterrestrial life send Christianity to the dustbin of history? This video is from our 2021 Fall lecture series responding to Gospel Objections. Each week, we evaluate a common objection to the core message of Jesus. For more information and resources go to http://rc-tamu.org/gospel-objections Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

Jesus famously said “this generation shall not pass away until all these things come to pass”. After 2000 years, and many dead generations later, is it time to stop waiting? This video is from our 2021 Fall lecture series responding to Gospel Objections. Each week, we evaluate a common objection to the core message of Jesus. For more information and resources go to http://rc-tamu.org/gospel-objections Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

Recent years have seen a slew of high profile Christians publicly renouncing their faith, deconverting, and/or deconstructing. Unfortunately, many of these “Exvangelicals” have received nasty responses and even many well-meaning people have unintentionally responded offensively. What is the healthy way to approach the issue of deconstruction? What can be learned from these public figures? Do the phenomena of deconstructions and deconversions provide evidence against Christianity? In this meeting, we discuss excerpts from the deconstructions of Rhett & Link and @Paulogia. The full length sources for these excerpts can be found below. Rhett’s Spiritual Deconstruction: https://youtu.be/1qbna6t1bzw Rhett’s One Year Follow-Up: https://youtu.be/CnYG6x-aOTk Link’s Spiritual Deconstruction: https://youtu.be/w1AZhlyoD9s Link’s One-Year Follow-Up: https://youtu.be/ujtXatJVeN0 Christians Probe the @Paulogia Deconversion Origin Story: https://youtu.be/h5SYO5mQfkE Ken Ham made me an atheist. (An intro to @Paulogia.): https://youtu.be/pxmedqvaP_Q This video is from our 2021 Fall lecture series responding to Gospel Objections. Each week, we evaluate a common objection to the core message of Jesus. For more information and resources go to http://rc-tamu.org/gospel-objections Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

The advancement of modern science has opened the door to a future where human weakness is transcended by technology. Is the promise of the gospel irrelevant in the face of the transhumanist alternative? This video is from our 2021 Fall lecture series responding to Gospel Objections. Each week, we evaluate a common objection to the core message of Jesus. For more information and resources go to http://rc-tamu.org/gospel-objections Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

Contemporary science is often presented as being in massive contradiction to the Gospel message. Is Jesus irrelevant in an age of modernity? This video is from our 2021 Fall lecture series responding to Gospel Objections. Each week, we evaluate a common objection to the core message of Jesus. For more information and resources go to http://rc-tamu.org/gospel-objections Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version is available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

The core message of the gospel is that Jesus died for the sins of the world. Does this make any sense at all? This video is from our 2021 Fall lecture series responding to Gospel Objections. Each week, we evaluate a common objection to the core message of Jesus. For more information and resources go […]

What about those that reject the Gospel? Is eternal punishment proper justice for finite sins? This video is from our 2021 Fall lecture series responding to Gospel Objections. Each week, we evaluate a common objection to the core message of Jesus. For more information and resources go to http://rc-tamu.org/gospel-objections Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

What happens to those that never hear the message of Jesus? Wouldn’t it be unfair of God to punish people for what they do not know? (Note: we had some audio difficulties with this recording. Audio from 0:00–0:59 is loud and audio at 20:00–22:00 is quiet). This video is from our 2021 Fall lecture series responding to Gospel Objections. Each week, we evaluate a common objection to the core message of Jesus. For more information and resources go to http://rc-tamu.org/gospel-objections Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

An overview of the good news of the kingdom of God. This video is from our 2021 Fall lecture series responding to Gospel Objections. Each week, we evaluate a common objection to the core message of Jesus. For more information and resources go to http://rc-tamu.org/gospel-objections Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version is available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

A review of the semester and overview of Plantinga’s account of warranted Christian belief. We’ve spent this semester discussing arguments and evidence for the truth of Christianity, but is this evidence *necessary* for warranted belief in God? This video is from our 2021 Spring lecture series covering Natural Theology & the Truth of Christianity. Each week, we evaluate the classical arguments for and against the existence of God and truth of Christianity. For slides and handouts go to http://rc-tamu.org/natural-theology Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Central Church BCS nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version is available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

An overview of the historical argument for the resurrection of Jesus. This video is from our 2021 Spring lecture series covering Natural Theology & the Truth of Christianity. Each week, we evaluate the classical arguments for and against the existence of God and truth of Christianity. For handouts and slides go to http://rc-tamu.org/natural-theology Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Central Church BCS nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

An overview of the historical evidence for the existence of Jesus. This video is from our 2021 Spring lecture series covering Natural Theology & the Truth of Christianity. Each week, we evaluate the classical arguments for and against the existence of God and truth of Christianity. For slides and handouts go to http://rc-tamu.org/natural-theology Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Central Church BCS nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

Guest speaker Dr. Micah Green provides an overview of the contemporary philosophical problem of miracles and “Hume’s Abject Failure”. This video is from our 2021 Spring lecture series covering Natural Theology & the Truth of Christianity. Each week, we evaluate the classical arguments for and against the existence of God and truth of Christianity. For […]

An overview of the probabilistic problem of evil and several influential theodicies. This video is from our 2021 Spring lecture series covering Natural Theology & the Truth of Christianity. Each week, we evaluate the classical arguments for and against the existence of God and truth of Christianity. For handouts and slides go to http://rc-tamu.org/natural-theology Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Central Church BCS nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version is available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

An overview of the logical problem of evil and Plantinga’s influential Free Will Defence. This video is from our 2021 Spring lecture series covering Natural Theology & the Truth of Christianity. Each week, we evaluate the classical arguments for and against the existence of God and truth of Christianity. For slides and handouts go to http://rc-tamu.org/natural-theology Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Central Church BCS nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions Video version is available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

An overview of the contemporary argument from morality for God. This video is from our 2021 Spring lecture series covering Natural Theology & the Truth of Christianity. Each week, we evaluate the classical arguments for and against the existence of God and truth of Christianity. For slides and handouts go to http://rc-tamu.org/natural-theology Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Central Church BCS nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version is available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

An overview of the contemporary argument from design for God. This video is from our 2021 Spring lecture series covering Natural Theology & the Truth of Christianity. Each week, we evaluate the classical arguments for and against the existence of God and truth of Christianity. For slides and handouts go to http://rc-tamu.org/natural-theology Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Central Church BCS nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

An overview of a classical cosmological argument for the existence of God. This video is from our 2021 Spring lecture series covering Natural Theology & the Truth of Christianity. Each week, we evaluate the classical arguments for and against the existence of God and truth of Christianity. For slides and handouts go to http://rc-tamu.org/natural-theology Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Central Church BCS nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

An introduction to apologetics and how to have conversations about faith in good faith. This video is from our 2021 Spring lecture series covering Natural Theology & the Truth of Christianity. Each week, we evaluate the classical arguments for and against the existence of God and truth of Christianity. For more information go to http://rc-tamu.org/natural-theology Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. DISCLAIMER: Think Theism lectures are supported by Ratio Christi @ Texas A&M, but the opinions represented herein do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or values of Ratio Christi, Inc. nor Central Church BCS nor Texas A&M University. This content is presented to encourage discussion and critical thought about challenging questions. Video version available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/RatioChristiTexasAMUniversity

Ben (our resident Catholic) discusses the seven books of the Deuterocanon (or Apocrypha), what they are, and why they are included in the Catholic Old Testament canon. N.B. While Ratio Christi at Texas A&M does not officially take a position on the canonical status of these books and many Protestants reject them, they nevertheless are useful for understanding the Second Temple period. Slides and video available at http://rc-tamu.org/confronting-old-testament-controversy/