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My Box Overfloweth
by Lee Strobel, 9.28.2006
Funny thing about my e-mailbox – every time I look at it, there are more and more questions. That’s why I’m devoting much of this newsletter to answering several of them, including some that were submitted by multiple readers. I hope you enjoy looking through them and that you’ll participate in our new poll. Meanwhile, please stop by LeeStrobel.com to peruse some of the hundreds of video clips in our searchable library. Oh, and one more thing – if you like “Investigating Faith,” why not forward it to some friends?
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ASK LEE...About Intelligent Design
Question: It seems that the judge’s decision in the big Dover, Pa., lawsuit really took the wind out of intelligent design by ruling it couldn’t be taught in public schools. True? - Nick
Casey Luskin
Answer:
Well, let’s go to an expert - Casey Luskin, co-author of Traipsing Into Evolution, a book that analyzes the Dover case. I asked Casey, who’s an attorney for the Seattle-based Discovery Institute, five questions about what the case means and the future of Intelligent Design. Here are his answers. [read more]
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...About Faith and Truth
Question: Very interesting that your newsletter tries to explain the concepts of religion. The only problem with the explanations are they are conjecture, not fact. No one in the world knows whether any religion is fact/real. And if you dig down deep, neither do you. You believe, but do you know for a fact? By the way, I’m an agnostic, because I do not know. Have a good day! - Bob
Answer:
Thanks for your note, Bob! I’m really glad you’ve been reading my newsletter. Like you, I was once a skeptic who doubted there were any facts to back up the Christian faith. But I’ve changed my mind. Here’s why. [read more] |
...About Critiques of Me
Question:
I really enjoy your books, but I’ve come across some writings by atheists on the internet that try to refute them. They’re not very convincing, but I was wondering whether you ever respond to things like that? One guy even wrote a book trying to answer The Case for Christ. What’s your attitude toward atheists like this? - Brenda
Answer: Actually, I have good relationships with a lot of atheists. Unfortunately, though, a few skeptics apparently don’t like the fact that I’ve departed their ranks and have chosen to attack me personally. One professor at a university in Texas told his students: "Strobel was never a reporter, nor was he ever an atheist. It is a claim he makes to sell books...." [read more] |
...About the Creator’s Identity
Question: Even though your book The Case for a Creator shows solid facts that there is a divine Creator that made us all - as well as the whole universe - how can I show to non-believers that this divine Creator is the Christian God? How can I show in a scientific or philosophical way that it’s not the God of another religion?
Answer: Whoa - good question! The scientific evidence, as well as logical inferences that can be drawn from it, provides excellent clues concerning the identity of the Creator. [read more] |
Ask Lee:
To send Lee a question, click here. While he can't respond to them all, he'll be glad to reply to selected questions in his next newsletter. |
...About Jesus in India
Question:
My question is about the claim that Jesus traveled to India from the age of 12-30, learning from Indian gurus. I find no truth in the stories, but would like your view on it. - Thomas
Answer:
The very best historical data we have about Jesus - in fact, the only biographies that we know for sure were written in the first century - are the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They report on the most important aspects of Jesus’ life, teachings, miracles, death and resurrection. Yes, there are some gaps in the life of Jesus - which others have tried to fill with fanciful stories about Jesus studying in India. Whenever you see the claim about Jesus supposed trip to India, demand that its proponents back it up. What you’ll inevitably see is that they rely on flimsy and historically unreliable legends. Besides, Jesus’ teachings do not reflect the fundamentals of Eastern philosophies. |
...About Life After Death
Question:
Have you done any research on a case for life after death? This seems to be my father’s area of doubt about his need for Christianity.
Answer: The best information we have about life after death comes from someone who has the ultimate credibility because he’s been there and done that - that is, Jesus Christ, who himself rose from the dead and teaches that eternal life is available to all his followers. My book The Case for Christ contains the evidence for his authority as the unique Son of God. For a book specifically on life after death, try Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immorality, by Gary Habermas and J.P. Moreland. |
...About DVDs and Big Print Books
Question: Lee, I am interested in using The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith as book studies in several apartment buildings for the elderly. It would be wonderful if you created a DVD that had you presenting the evidence. Also, I’d like to get large-print editions. - Kenneth
Answer: Good news, Kenneth: IllustraMedia is currently filming a one-hour documentary on The Case for Christ (which will be completed around Easter) and will then do the same with The Case for Faith. I’ll keep you posted in this newsletter. As for large-print editions, I can sympathize! Again, there’s good news: we’ve already produced these editions, which you can order through your local Christian bookstore. And thanks for reaching out! |
 Poll Results: Global Warming
When it comes to whether the planet is getting toastier, you’re a pretty skeptical bunch. A total of 44.7 percent who participated in our last poll said there’s insufficient data on which to draw any conclusions. Another 15.9 percent said there isn’t a problem at all. That’s a total of 60.6 percent. Twenty-eight percent said global warming is a problem caused by humans, while 11.4 percent said it’s a problem that’s not caused by humans. Check out today’s poll question: who is America’s most influential pastor?
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Getting Personal...
For those of you in Southern California, my daughter Alison will be signing copies of her new novel, Violette Between, at the Border’s Bookstore in Rancho Santa Margarita at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 12. Stop by - maybe she’ll even introduce you to my incredible granddaughter, Abby! [read more]- I’m dedicating my next book to my friend Frank Cate, who succumbed to cancer recently. For many years, Frank and his wife Laura have been so passionate and effective in talking to others about Jesus. I’ll miss Frank’s authentic faith and the unpretentious way he reached out to friends and strangers - and I look forward to seeing him again.
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