Articles - God

William K. Clifford, a 19th century British mathematician and philosopher, in his essay "The Ethics of Belief" wrote: "To sum up: it is always wrong, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence"(159). Although not a believer himself, Clifford makes a valid point. The New Testament challenges the believer to "always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks for a reason for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and respect"(1 Peter 3:15). Lionel Ruby, a logician, wrote: "Every person who is interested in logical thinking accepts what we shall call the 'law of rationality' which may be stated as follows: We ought to justify our conclusions by adequate evidence"(131). The case for Christianity is grounded in reason, not fantasy. What, then, are the reasons for believing that Christianity is true?