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Finding Water Everywhere in the Search for Life

BY JEFF ZWEERINK – APRIL 12, 2019 What comes to mind when you think of water? Personally, water reminds me of some of my favorite activities: canoeing down the spring-fed rivers of southern Missouri, bass fishing in Ozark lakes, watching the … Continue reading

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Life Requires Galactic and Supergalactic Habitable Zones

BY HUGH ROSS – APRIL 8, 2019 Zones where advanced life can exist in the universe just became stricter. Astronomical researchers have discovered that livable neighborhoods must include not only favorable planet-to-star conditions but also galactic and supergalactic features. Almost all … Continue reading

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Earth, an Extraordinary Magnet for Life

BY HUGH ROSS – APRIL 15, 2019 We might take it for granted, but our planet’s magnetic field is no sure thing. A just-published research paper by three Australian astronomers shows that a strong, long-lasting magnetic field is essential for the survival of advanced … Continue reading

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Apologia Sophia: “Apologetics Wisdom” 2—Christian Foundations

BY KENNETH R. SAMPLES – MARCH 5, 2019 In part 1 of this series, we noted that Apologia Sophia (Gk: ἀπολογία σοφία) transliterates the Greek word endings and roughly translates to “apologetics wisdom.” In this second (of six) installment, I hope to offer more apologetics … Continue reading

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God’s Genuine Love for All

BY GUEST WRITER – MARCH 22, 2019; by Travis James Campbell Does God genuinely and savingly love everyone? Many theologians say no. However, there are good and substantial biblical reasons to think that God not only loves everyone (in the sense that … Continue reading

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Solar and Lunar Tides Designed for Complex Life

BY HUGH ROSS – MARCH 25, 2019 In August 2017, Reasons to Believe organized a conference on the fine-tuned design of the Sun and Moon that makes advanced human civilization possible. We held the conference on a site and at the … Continue reading

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Apologia Sophia: “Apologetics Wisdom” 3—Preparation

BY KENNETH R. SAMPLES – MARCH 12, 2019 Are you prepared for apologetic engagement? In part 3 (of six) in this series, I’ll offer three practical suggestions to help prepare you for potentially life-changing interactions with nonbelievers. As noted in parts 1 and 2, … Continue reading

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Apologia Sophia: “Apologetics Wisdom” 1—Attitude

BY KENNETH R. SAMPLES – FEBRUARY 26, 2019 Apologia sophia (Gk: ἀπολογία σοφία) transliterates the Greek word endings and roughly translates to “apologetics wisdom.” Since I am an adjunct professor for Biola University’s MA program in apologetics, I teach and interact with … Continue reading

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Cosmic Creation Model Passes Another Test

BY HUGH ROSS – JANUARY 21, 2019 Last May I debated with Peter Atkins, Oxford University chemist and well-known atheist, on the Unbelievable? radio show and video podcast. Toward the end of the debate, moderator Justin Brierley asked each of us to name … Continue reading

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The Perils of Space Travel

BY JEFF ZWEERINK – FEBRUARY 15, 2019 If only space travel were as easy as depicted in Star Wars or Star Trek! Traveling a few thousand times the speed of light onboard the Enterprise or a hundred times faster by jumping to lightspeed enables these fictional ships to … Continue reading

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