Philip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials'
To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…
Advice to Christian Apologists
In 1983, when Alvin Plantinga delivered his inaugural lecture as the John O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre…
The Need for Apologetics
Apologetics is the discipline that deals with a rational defence of Christian faith. It comes from the Greek word apologia which means to…
The Christian Roots of Freedom and Tolerance
A historical argument for linking the growth of freedom with the development of Christianity.
Apologetics as Conversation
Principles from Proverbs to guide our apologetics conversations.
Surprised by Hope by Tom Wright – a review
This is an outstanding and important book. It is an exposition and defence of the Christian hope, drawing heavily on Wright’s more…
Why does God allow evil to exist?
Why is there evil in the world if there is a God? Why isn’t he doing something about it?
Life after God? - The Ethics of Peter Singer
A careful examination and critique of the ethical approach proposed by philosopher Peter Singer.
The Relevance of C.S. Lewis
It is difficult to exaggerate the importance and impact of C.S. Lewis. Although he died in 1963, most of his books are still in print and…