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Apologetics (apologetics): (1) systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine); (2) a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of Christianity. ~1999 by Merriam-Webster, Inc. -- Christianity is worth thinking about. The word "apologetics" comes from the Greek word "apologia", which means, roughly, "a verbal defense, a speech in defense." Thus, the famous defense which Socrates gave of himself before the people of Athens is recorded in one of Plato's dialogues called "The Apology." The word "apologia" occurs in the Greek New Testament in the following passages: Acts 22:1 & 25:16; 1 Corinthians 9:3; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Philippians 1:7, 16; 2 Timothy 4:16; 1 Peter 3:15. Generally, apologetics is that discipline which seeks to provide a rational defense of the truth of a given system of belief. People who practice apologetics are called apologists or apologetes. Systems of belief as diverse as Christianity, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, and atheism can all have their own versions of apologetics. Christian apologetics, then, is that branch of Christian theology which seeks to provide a rational defense of the truth of the Christian faith. (adapted from THE APOLOGETICS LIST, found at http://home.earthlink.net/~vantillian/)

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Resources in This Category

• 10 Reasons to Believe

  http://discoveryseries.org/ten-reasons/
  Lists and explains "10 reasons to believe" for various aspects of Christian doctrine.

• A Christian Thinktank

  http://christianthinktank.com/
  Resources primarily aimed at those seeking a more sophisticated understanding of theological issues. Includes a "Hallway of Questions," extended topical studies, philosophical explorations, and thoughts on the Christian experience.

• Aletheuo

  http://www.apologetics.net/
  Essays on miscellaneous topics, recommended resources, and favorite quotes.

• Apologetica

  http://www.apologetica.us/
  Articles, book reviews, news commentary, and a comparison of world religions, all in defense of the historical orthodox Christian faith.

• Apologetics Press

  http://www.apologeticspress.org/
  Articles, audio lectures, documents, e-books, and FAQs defending Christianity. Site also features a store and seminar schedules.

• Apologetics.org

  http://www.apologetics.org/
  Site sponsored by the C S Lewis Society and the Trinity College of Florida and including articles, resources and bookstore aiming to cover issues such as Darwinism and the reliability of Scripture from a Biblical perspective.

• Apologia Report

  http://apologia.org/
  Weekly apologetics reports by e-mail and a quarterly newsletter, information referral hotline, and moderated e-mail discussion list.

• Atlanta Christian Apologetics Project

  http://www.atlantaapologist.org/
  Articles on science, The Way International, and miscellaneous topics; downloadable document on several different biblical issues; and answers to the top five questions people ask about the Bible. Also includes recommended resources and links.

• Bede's Library

  http://www.bede.org.uk/
  Resources on philosophy, science, and history from a physics graduate. Articles, book reviews, and annotated links.

• Berean Publishers

  http://www.bereanpublishers.com/
  Concerned primarily with salvation issues. Printable articles, Bible studies, testimonials, information on a wide variety of Christian issues, and an online book.

• Casey's Critical Thinking

  http://www.hoshuha.com/
  News, links, and articles focusing on the existence of God, abortion, and the creation/evolution controversy.

• Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics

  http://reformed.org/
  Articles on presuppositional apologetics, the Bible, Calvinism, eschatology, and politics; theological discussion forum and online book store.

• Christian Answers Network

  http://www.christiananswers.net/
  Answers to questions about life, faith, creation, worldviews, and contemporary issues. Movie, television, game, and book reviews; children's features, games.

• Christian Research Institute

  http://www.equip.org/
  Searchable archive of articles, recommended resources, information on subscribing to the Christian Research Journal, and Real Player version of the "Bible Answer Man" radio program.

• ChristianApologetic.org

  http://www.christianapologetic.org/
  Bruce D. McLaughlin argues that classical logic represents the truth of God, and that sound reason is the foundation of the Christian faith. Online book, newsletter, and links.

• Clarifying Christianity

  http://www.clarifyingchristianity.com/
  Answers to questions on salvation, the Bible, and other common issues. Site also includes Bible search tools.

• Come Reason Ministries

  http://www.comereason.org/
  Seeking to demonstrate Christianity as a logical, intelligent, and defensible faith. Searchable archives include answers to theological and philosophical questions, scholarly articles, and a newsletter.

• Defend and Proclaim the Faith

  http://www.defendproclaimthefaith.org/
  Features articles and other resources that focus on proving that Jesus is the Messiah of the Jewish scriptures. Also book reviews and information on online apologetics discussions.

• Earth Harvest

  http://www.earthharvest.org/
  Online book containing answers to frequently-asked questions about Christianity, information on non-Christian beliefs and on salvation, and evidence for the deity of Christ.

• Evidence for God from Science

  http://www.godandscience.org/
  Provides evidence for Christian doctrine and the truth of the Bible through information on the design of the universe, evolution, and answers to common atheist challenges. Forums.

• Faith Facts

  http://www.faithfacts.org/
  Seeks to use reason and evidence to promote biblical Christianity. Includes an interactive guide to understanding and accepting Christianity, information on evolution and cultural issues, and newsletter.

• Fill the Void: Defending the Christian faith

  http://www.fillthevoid.org/Apologetics/Apologeticspage.html
  Articles defending biblical reliability and answering tough questions about hell and the existence of evil. Also features brief answers to many common questions and objections to Christian teachings.

• For an Answer

  http://www.forananswer.org/
  Attempts to answer the critics of historic Christianity with Bible commentaries, topical studies, and other resources.

• Give Me An Answer!

  http://www.givemeananswer.org/
  Television show in which students' questions are answered. Offers answers to questions about Christianity plus has interactive discussion boards, archives of shows, newsletter, links and information on donating.

• God's Truth

  http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/truth/
  Personal site with evidences for God's existence, information and resources on creationism, articles, testimony, and links.

• Gospel Outreach Ministries Online

  http://www.gospeloutreach.net/
  A Christian apologetics ministry dedicated to the proclamation of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in cyberspace.

• Heaven Net

  http://heavennet.net/
  Answers to the most common questions people ask about God, Christianity and salvation. Testimonies, teachings, Bible look-up service.

• Holy, Holy, Holy

  http://thriceholy.net/
  Defence of the doctrine of the Trinity against sects, unitarianism, atheism and Isalm.

• In Defense of the Faith

  http://members.tripod.com/faith_defense/index.htm
  Personal page covering issues such as cults, salvation, and Islam. Quotes, links, and articles.

• Institute for Religious Research

  http://www.irr.org/
  Resources for investigating today's competing religious claims, including Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses and the Church Universal and Triumphant. Includes Bible studies and answers to questions from those questioning Christianity.

• Leadership University

  http://www.leaderu.com/
  Collection of articles on apologetics, intelligent design and related issues. Includes essays, papers, debates, faculty "offices", speaking schedules, current events, online forums and news.

• Library Home Page - University at California Santa Barbara

  http://www.veritas-ucsb.org/library/
  Include different on-line works on christian philosophy.

• Paraclete Press Research Service, Inc.

  http://www.pprsinc.com/
  A ministry in Sevierville, Tennessee that educations people in biblical truth and theology. Audio presentations, schedule for studies and events, contact information, and study topics.

• Quality Christian Internet

  http://go.qci.tripod.com/
  Emphasizes integration of the Christian worldview into all aspects of life. Links to resources by subject as well as media, journals, shopping, education, and Christian leaders.

• Rational Christianity

  http://www.rationalchristianity.net/
  Apologetics site providing multiple answers to objections to Christianity and Bible contradictions, plus other articles aimed at skeptics.

• Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries

  http://home.earthlink.net/~ronrhodes/index.html
  Articles, answers to common questions, recommended Christian biographies, and newsletter. Also includes resources for purchase by founder Ron Rhodes.

• Shandon L. Guthrie

  http://sguthrie.net/
  Articles on atheism, ethics, and theological issues; text of religious debates, and links by Las Vegas philosopher-apologist.

• Stand to Reason

  http://www.str.org/
  Organization aimed at building Christian thinkers for the public defense of the faith. Articles, newsletter, online courses, recommended books.

• Storm Tight

  http://www.stormtight.com/
  Essays on Christian beliefs and ideas, personal testimonies, and a discussion board.

• Sword and Spirit

  http://swordandspirit.com/
  Student-oriented site dealing with science, current events, culture, theology, pro-life issues, other religions, and ethics. Articles, presentations, humor, games, and links.

• Tekton Apologetics Ministries

  http://www.tektonics.org/
  Tackles theological issues, tough questions, alleged contradictions of the Bible, age-old skeptical criticisms, cults. Also includes sample chapters and ordering information on the book "The Mormon Defenders."

• The Divine Conspiracy

  http://www.thedivineconspiracy.org/
  Debates, articles, and links providing information on atheism, Islam, Mormonism, the Christian life, theology, and general apologetics.

• The Reason for the Hope

  http://mysite.verizon.net/res0ov3c/
  Answers to basic questions about Christianity. Several short articles and some links to other resources.

• The Unapologetic Apologetic

  http://members.tripod.com/unapologetics/
  Explanation of the gospel, information on identifying false doctrines and on evolution, and an FAQ.

• Truthnet

  http://www.truthnet.org/
  General apologetics resources, prophecy news, and resources on Islam, Judaism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Mormons. Also includes information on evolution and abortion.

• Veritas Forum

  http://www.veritas-ucsb.org/
  Sponsored by student groups and the faculty and staff Christian community at the University of California, Santa Barbara. News, calendar, resources, questions and answers, and an extensive library of articles divided both by topic and author.

• Veritas Ministries

  http://www.veritasministries.com/
  Aims to provide informed answers from a Christian perspective to bioethical issues. Includes online resources and resources for purchase.

• Walter Martin's Religious InfoNet

  http://www.waltermartin.com/
  Articles, discussion board and email group, Real Player teaching messages, Bible study tools, links, live radio, and purchaseable resources. Contains information on a variety of topics, but focuses on counter-cult efforts.

• Why? Outreach

  http://www.thewhyman.jesusanswers.com/
  Proofs and evidences refuting a few of the most common misconceptions and lies concerning Christianity, God, Jesus, Israel, and The Bible.

• World Wide Web Witness: Irresistible Reason for Certain Faith

  http://webwitness.org.au/
  Aims to prove the truth of Christian doctrines about God, Jesus, and the Bible. Includes an extensive topical index.

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