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When they say that Christian beliefs about Jesus are derived from pagan mythology, I think you should laugh. Then look at them wide-eyed and with a big grin, and exclaim, 'Do you really believe that?' Act as though you've just met a flat earther or Roswell conspirator.

— William Lane Craig

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The man who claims to have no need of philosophy is the one most apt to be fooled by it.

What can we say about metaphysical naturalism? Again, I want to make two points.

Question from an audience member: What role does the Holy Spirit play in your ministry?

More often than not, it is what you are rather than what you say that will bring an unbeliever to Christ.
This, then, is the ultimate apologetic. For the ultimate apologetic is: your life.

Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics (1994)

Well, there are two kinds of people in the world, my friend. Those who show up and those who get Eastwooded. You get Eastwooded.

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