Jordan D. Tong

Category: Apologetics

  • The Same-Sex Marriage Debate Is NOT About Equal Rights

    Proponents of same-sex marriage often complain they are denied equality – deprived of the same rights heterosexuals possess. This complaint is usually lodged against the opposition of legalized same-sex marriage and the benefits associated. Is this a just charge? Are homosexuals being denied constitutional rights because of their sexual preferences? No. As it stands, homosexuals…

  • Can Marriage Be Redefined?

    The latest issue of Time Magazine tells the story of how in just two generations, same-sex marriage went from the unthinkable to reality – one of the fastest moral transformations in history. And with a Supreme Court decision on California’s Prop. 8 coming soon, the issue remains front and center. In light of this, I…

  • Easter and the Problem of Evil

    Easter is here. It’s a Hallmark holiday for most Americans, a holiday filled with bunny rabbits, Easter eggs, family meals, and a church service. In fact, my family still has an Easter egg hunt (for the adults) and there are lots of prizes – it is really fun! But for many, the Easter weekend, along…

  • Faith and Reason: Friend or Foe?

    Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” In our culture, there seems to be a big misunderstanding about the relationship between faith and reason. What’s more, this is a misunderstanding held by the majority, regardless of worldview or religion. Atheists and skeptics often accuse Christians…

  • Evidence for Christianity – Consciousness, the Soul, & the Will

    “Why naturalism fails to explain matters of the mind” Following the publication of Darwin’s Origin of Species in 1859, western culture experienced an enormous shift in its foundation of thought. Darwin proposed a purely naturalistic mechanism to account for the diversity of life on earth, eliminating the need for a deity of any sort. Beginning…

  • Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?

    The Christian faith rests primarily on one specific historical event: the resurrection of Jesus. If the resurrection of Jesus proves to be a true fact of history, Christianity is validated. If proved false, Christians are left with an empty, useless faith. This is why the apostle Paul said, “if Christ has not been raised, then…

  • Christians Should Pursue Happiness

    The Christian life can be summed up this way: the pursuit and attainment of happiness. Yes, I said that. Happiness. Christians often feel guilty about talk of happiness, for many think they gave all that up when they decided to be a Christian. But this is far from the truth.

  • The Problems of Moral Relativism

    In response to a question regarding the meaning of life, a person recently responded, “I don’t think there is a right way and a wrong way to live life. There is whatever works for you.” This relativistic mindset has become the new commandment of modern western culture, relegating all moral principles to personal preference. Do…

  • Does God Exist? – Two Arguments

    The question of God’s existence carries with it tremendous implications for mankind. In a universe without God, life is ultimately void of meaning and purpose and the cosmos is doomed to a cold, dark, and lifeless future. Man exists as nothing more than a cosmic accident. However, if God truly exists, then the universe has…