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Aren’t they just as significant as the Bible? The Bible seems to conflict with science. Which one is
correct?

Truth
How do you know if something is true or not? Is truth absolute or relative? Aren’t science and faith in
conflict with one another? Is the only way to truth by way of the scientific method? Is there moral
truth? Can something be right in one situation and wrong in another?

Jesus
Who is the real Jesus? How do we know He really existed? Did He really claim to be God? How could
He be virgin born? Why did He have to die? If He was God, could He not just forgive us and not die on
the cross? What proof do you have for his resurrection? Did He really do all the miracles that the Bible
says He did? If He was such a good guy, why did the religious leaders of His day reject His teachings and
crucify Him?

World Issues
If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world? Did God create evil? Why can’t God put an end
to all the suffering and pain in the world? Aren’t most of the wars in history caused by people claiming
to be Christians? (ex., the Crusades)

World Views
What exactly is a world view? What makes up a world view? What are the major world views out
there? How can I know which world view is true? Why is my world view so important?

The Laws of Knowledge – Logic
Can a person be guided by logic and knowledge and find the right way to live? Are my rational decisions
always going to be correct decisions for me? Isn’t the right thing to do what makes me and others
happy? What are the consequences of living life rationally?

World Religions
What makes Christianity better than all the other religions in the world?
Are there not many ways to God? Don’t all religions lead to God? Don’t
you think everyone will eventually become like God? Why do Christian
fight among themselves? Why are there so many denominations in the
Christian churches? I see people to claim to be a Christian but live no
better than I do. How valid is their claims? Aren’t most Christians a bunch
of hypocrites?

Condition of Man
Don’t you believe that the human race is basically good at heart? Don’t you think what makes people
do bad things is the fact that they have learned bad things by living in a bad environment? How is the
condition of man and the existence of evil consistent with God’s character?

Life After Death
Is there l some kind of life after someone dies? Is there such a thing as Heaven or Nirvana or Hell? If
there is an afterlife and God is love, then will God send people to Hell? Is reincarnation a possibility?
How can I become one with God and nature? If I live a good life and do nice things for others, will that

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