CrossExamined Blog
Tackling today’s toughest questions, these posts explore topics on God, morality, science, and culture.
Whether you’re a skeptic or believer, each article challenges your worldview and sharpens your thinking. Engaging, thought-provoking, and unapologetic, this is a place to dig deeper and follow the truth wherever it leads.
Genderbread Person Part 2: Gender Expression (And maybe how we got to where we are now?)
Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsIn our previous blog, we introduced you to the Genderbread curriculum, a teaching guide that tells kids as young as kindergarten how to think of sex and gender as a really confusing, multi-variable continuum where the two are mostly unrelated to each other. While I want to give parents the tools for how to think through and […]
The Genderbread Person, Part 1: Gender Identity
Culture and Politics, Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsForget the muffin man. Do you know the Genderbread Person? If not, you need to—and especially if you have kids. The Genderbread Person is now a commonly used craft for teaching kids (at least those young enough to be interested in anthropomorphic gingerbread cookies) how to identify the various LGBTQ identities. (The Gender Unicorn is another similar curriculum […]
6 Reasons Why It’s OK to Judge
Theology and Christian Apologetics“Hey, stop judging me! You can’t judge me and my beliefs!” How many times have we heard something like this? The implication of such an exclamation is clear: someone’s personal beliefs about religion or morality are off limits—they cannot be discerned to be right or wrong. Beliefs are subjective and thus true for some and […]
The Hoax of Unconditional Forgiveness: Why This Unbiblical Wisdom Will Never Achieve True Healing
Theology and Christian Apologetics[Note from the author] The following article is my opinion. It is not a professional opinion. I’m not a specialist in human behavior and haven’t been trained in it. This article reflect my own reflection about the topic from what I consider to be the Biblical view of forgiveness. Although I do hope this article […]
Are We Living in Satan’s “Short Time” that is Mentioned in Revelation 20:3?
Theology and Christian Apologetics[Editor’s Note: Crossexamined takes no specific position on end times theology except for what historic Christianity requires: future judgment, Christ’s return, resurrection, heaven, hell, and the inspiration of Scripture. Among the leading schools of thought are: premillenialism, postmillennialism, and amillenialism. This blog post, from ConvincingProof.org, reflects a postmillennial position – wherein Christ’s return will be […]
The Anatomy of Deconversion
Theology and Christian ApologeticsFor many years, I have had a fascination for the reasons why people deconvert from the Christian faith. I have, without exaggeration, viewed many hundreds of deconversion testimonies on YouTube, purchased and read books by deconverts, followed the blogs of deconverts, and personally interacted with many who have either given up their Christian faith or […]
Can We Believe in a God Who Cannot Be Observed?
2. Does God Exist?Recently, I came across quite a few people who have asked a similar question. Some have been patients, congregants, and even other pastors who have been approached with the same kind of questions. The question that resonates with so many is this: “If I cannot see God, how can I believe in him?” Or, in […]
I’m Not a Christian Nationalist—I’m an American Nationalist Because I Follow Jesus
Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsOver the past several years, one of the most controversial phrases in American politics has been Christian Nationalism. Depending on who you ask, the term now refers to everything from patriotism to theocracy, to racism, to authoritarianism, to simply displaying an American flag in church. The phrase has become so elastic that it often communicates […]
Where Do You Go When Your Child Asks a PhD Level Question?
Theology and Christian Apologetics[Editor’s Note: This blog was originally posted at MamaBearApologetics, so its tone and original audience and intent are for moms ministering to their children. That said, the content applies to all sorts of discipleship settings – pastors, parents, teachers, and more]. We all know those conversations are coming. Whether it’s from your college freshman, agnostic […]
The Coming Battle for America’s Soul
Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics[Editor’s Note: I wrote the following post on social media, and it was picked up by Tim Stratton at FreeThinkingMinistries.com. The opening section, below, has been added to clarify how this kind of political commentary bears upon Christian theology and apologetics.] A Brief Theology of Politics You’re about to hear a rant on Democratic Socialism. […]
A Fifteen-Second, Five-Finger Response to the Evolution Question
2. Does God Exist?, 3. Are Miracles Possible?The friendly, mature volunteer at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden showed us the fascinating internal features of a saguaro cactus skeleton. I marveled aloud at its “amazing design.” The docent (guide) continued: “Yes, the mutations made this beauty of nature.” I didn’t want to argue and so decided not to contest the “mutations made it” […]
Nine Clarifications Before Critiquing Old Testament Slavery
Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Theology and Christian ApologeticsSlavery in the Old Testament is a favourite topic among critics who wish to denigrate the moral character of the God of Israel. In my experience, critics will predominantly cite Exodus 21:20-21 or Leviticus 25:44-46 to appeal to a notion of horrendous oppression towards foreign slaves within the nation of ancient Israel – even though […]
A BRICKMAKER Defense for God’s Existence
2. Does God Exist?, 3. Are Miracles Possible?Recently, several people have approached me and asked if there are good, simple ways to defend the existence of God. Some have said, “You cannot see God, so how do I know for sure that he’s there?” This seems to be one of the most pressing issues that I have seen as of late. In […]
Who Do You Say That I Am, James Talarico? Part II: Luke 1:31–38 Is Not About Mary’s Consent To Create
Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsSeries Introduction: James Talarico is not the first politician to invoke the Christian faith or the Bible to score political points. He is, however, the first I am aware of who has been enrolled in seminary while running for office. Talarico is certainly popular among prospective voters, but he has received significant scrutiny from pastors […]
New Evidence for Christianity from “God: The Science, The Evidence”
2. Does God Exist?Michel-Yves Bollore’ and Olivier Bonnassies recently wrote a massive treatise defending the existence of God titled God: The Science, the Evidence—The Dawn of a Revolution. Three things are very intriguing about this book. First, neither Bollore nor Bonnassies is a theologian. In fact, both are notable scientists. Bollore serves as a computer engineer and has a master’s […]
4 Rebuttals to the Muslim Case Against Christianity
4. Is the NT True?, Theology and Christian ApologeticsWhat if someone boldly claimed that Jesus himself said He wasn’t God? How would you tackle this intriguing challenge? Let’s dive into this thought-provoking dilemma together. Recently, a viral video titled “Christianity DEBUNKED in Less Than 1 Minute” sparked this very debate presented by a Muslim named Hamza. Essentially, here’s how Hamza frames his argument: […]
Universe Designed: A Documentary on God’s Existence
2. Does God Exist?[Editor’s Note: This blog was originally posted on Mama Bear Apologetics] Do you have a sciency cub? Do they make comments about things like “the starlight problem” and “multiverse theory” that make your eyes glaze over? No fear! We got you, mama bears! Our friend, Michael, is not only a sciency-bear, but a really good […]
You Don’t Have the Freedom of Religion in America
Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsAt first glance, that title sounds absurd. Of course we have freedom of religion in the United States—it’s one of our most cherished rights. But if by “freedom of religion” we mean the unlimited right to believe and do anything whatsoever in the name of religion, then the truth is simple: you do not have that […]
Struggling with Prayer? 5 Reasons You Lack the Desire to Pray (and How to Overcome Them!)
Theology and Christian ApologeticsHave you ever felt like prayer is as elusive as losing weight or getting in shape? You know it’s good for you, you know you should do it, but somehow the motivation to bend your knees, clasp your hands, and close your eyes is as elusive as Waldo. Frustrating, isn’t it? But here’s the thing: […]
Who Do You Say That I Am, James Talarico? Part I: Two Key Reasons Why Talarico Has Missed the Divine Jesus
Theology and Christian ApologeticsSeries Introduction: James Talarico is not the first politician to invoke the Christian faith or the Bible to score political points. He is, however, the first I am aware of who has been enrolled in seminary while running for office. Talarico is certainly popular among prospective voters, but he has received significant scrutiny by pastors […]
Be Fruitful and Multiply: A Case Study in Natural and Divine Revelation
Theology and Christian ApologeticsMy thesis is this: The consequences of defying God’s command to “be fruitful and multiply” are becoming visible in the modern world. I recently heard a pastor say, “Reality is undefeated.” That line captures a powerful apologetic truth: the world God made behaves according to the design God gave. In Christian apologetics, one of the most […]