How to Show That Christian Theism is True: A Call to the Next Generation of Christian Apologists

Authors: Lataster R*

DOI: 10.23880/phij-16000116

Volume 2, Issue 2

Abstract

It is one thing to know that Christian theism is true. It is another thing altogether to show that Christian theism is true**. Building on the recent work of theistic and atheistic philosophers of religion, I briefly explain the (near) ideal way to go about demonstrating the truth or likelihood of Christian theism to non-believers. Whilst generally trying to avoid making the much-sought probabilistic judgements, I explain the many steps involved in firstly arguing that theism is the superior hypothesis, and then arguing that the Christian interpretation of theism is the best one. Realising the enormity of the task, I also offer some practical advice for this important work.

Keywords: Theism; Naturalism; Polytheism; Deism; Pantheism; Panentheism; Pandeism

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