Apologia

"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." 1 Peter 3:15

People are going to ask you why you are a Christian and it's important to give an answer. Keep in mind that why you are a Christian is not the same question as how did you become a Christian. If they ask why you are a Christian and you tell them how you became one, they're probably just going to think you were brainwashed (your response to that should be "If you knew what was in my brain before, you'd be glad it was washed." just for giggles). It's important to think about it to see why you remain with this faith. As C.S. Lewis said, "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen, not only because I see it but because I see everything else by it." Christianity gives me a lens in which to look at the world in a way that makes sense. It explains how we got here, why we are here, what the purpose of life is, and where we're going. It explains why humans are capable of such acts of kindness and such acts of ruthlessness. It explains why we have this deep sense of purpose, value, oughtness, and a strong hunger for spirituality and the unknown. It explains why the world is in the sorry state it's in and what it's meant to be. It affirms the deep sense we have inside that evil and death ought not happen and that we should work hard in order to keep it from happening. Naturalism or pantheism can't explain that to me. The Bible bases itself in historical fact, not in some before-time fantasy land. The Bible gives the most accurate description of Jesus's life and teaching and his resurrection is the best explanation for why Christianity even exists today. The evidence points to it's truth, and the truth makes sense.