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Can Atheists Claim Any Kind of Morality?

I had a conversation with an atheist the other day. He basically believes that the Moral argument for the existence of God is false, because he believes that morals have evolved, in order for survival. The problem with this is that in order to believe morals have evolved, one has to posit that morals are evolved, but morals have never changed. When people burned witches at the stake, they were burning them not simply because they were witches, but because people believed that these “witches” could murder other people through spells and hexes. Likely frequently and highly mistaken, the townsfolk were simply bringing judgment on a murderer. The point is, people then were trying to rid the world of murder, because they knew it was wrong. Morals do not change. Secondly, the peacock, for example is not a moral creature, yet still survives even though it is one of the world’s most fragile creatures. It does not take morals in order to survive. On top of all of this, the 20 th

Answering Trinitarian Questions

Arguing with any Christian cult member in the U.S. can be quite difficult and challenging if you are not careful with your words, facial expressions, body language and overall demeanor. All of the books on witnessing and personal experiences that tell you not to begin the conversation with the Trinity are probably correct. Often, people will put a barrier up because they think it is the most illogical idea they have ever thought about. The problem is, if you are well mannered long enough, chances are you will have the opportunity to see them again… and again… and again. This is actually a short-term goal, believe it or not. When we find ourselves witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses , for example, we most likely will not win them over instantly. Think about it. How would you feel about giving up Christianity? Put yourself in their shoes. They do not want to leave. They are comfortable, they are confidant, and they are committed in and to their religion . The same goes with Mormons