Does neuroscience show us that religious belief is just caused by particular brain activations? If so, does this present a problem for those who believe in God?
Exploring Deeper Concepts about God and the Bible
Does neuroscience show us that religious belief is just caused by particular brain activations? If so, does this present a problem for those who believe in God?
According to Reformed Theology that many people refer to by the nickname "Calvinism", the Doctrine of Limited Atonement and Unconditional Election go hand in hand. The Atonement refers to Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross as a means to satisfy God's Divine Justice for sin, allowing Him to bestow Grace. Limited Atonement refers to the fact that this sacrifice does not apply to every single human being, and therefore explains why not everyone is saved. It is only for those that God chose to elect before ever creating any person. This choice has no conditions on the individuals chosen, but does that mean that there are also no conditions on people he passes over?
A street evangelist at Pride 2024 agreed to be interviewed and questioned about his message and its compatibility with the Bible around Faith and Assurance. Near the end he is challenged with another perspective that makes him reflect on these questions.
A conversation that began as an atheist's opinion on how Christians evangelizing from a post on social media turned into a discussion on the rationality and evidence surrounding the Resurrection of Jesus.