A New Kind of Apologist: *Adopting Fresh Strategies *Addressing the Latest Issues *Engaging the Culture

If you want to be a new kind of apologist, it is vital to build relationships with people of varying faiths so you can speak from a heart of genuine care.

I work hard to have genuine relationships with people who are atheists, Mormons, agnostics, and a variety of other worldviews. My goal is not simply to convert them, but I value them as human beings.

In his book How We Believe, atheist psychologist Michael Shermer discusses a study that surveyed “skeptics” for why they do or do not believe in God. Issues related to scientific evidence for God and design in nature ranked as the number one reason why skeptics doubt God, and also why some believe.

Relational.

It’s important to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the medium you are using. As mentioned before, Twitter is not the most effective tool for debating others. The strength of Twitter might be more suited to propagating links to resources. The comments section on YouTube also isn’t the best place for trying to carry on a deep discussion. Usin

What advice would you give Christian apologists? Honestly, I think you folks should stop trying to reason with thoughtful nonbelievers.

Practitioner.

Mentoring is a special kind of shepherding that involves intentionally guiding the next generation toward God’s purposes.

The greatest skill needed by Christians in today’s argument culture will not be the ability to debate but the ability to recognize and affirm God’s truth buried in the perspectives of our neighbors and friends. In today’s vitriolic communication climate, differences will be apparent; it will take skill to cultivate common ground. Like the writers o