1. M ENU 1 1 What Are Atheism and Agnosticism? What Are Atheism and Agnosticism?

2. Matter is all that exists Any event that seems supernatural is really a natural occurrence Miracles do not occur Several factors argue against the existence of God AtheismAtheism disbelieves God’s existence Atheism Claims… What Are Atheism and Agnosticism?

3. Atheism Claims… —Carl Sagan (“Cosmos,” 1980) “The cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be.” What Are Atheism and Agnosticism?

4. Atheists say that Christianity is false What Are Atheism and Agnosticism? Atheism also claims:  The Bible contains errors  Jesus, if he existed, was not God Atheism Claims…

6. Agnosticism Claims… What Are Atheism and Agnosticism? Agnosticism Agnosticism asserts that God may or may not exist It is impossible to prove the existence or non-existence of God The only wise course of action is to reserve judgment and remain skeptical

7. The Bible Teaches… What Are Atheism and Agnosticism? God is revealed through:  Creation  Moral conscience  The Bible

8. What Are Atheism and Agnosticism? From these sources of revelation, Christians conclude that:  God exists beyond the world  God is active in creation  God created the world out of nothing  God is all powerful  God is all knowing  God is ever present  God is all loving The Bible Teaches…

9. What Are Atheism and Agnosticism? The natural universe is not all that exists Miracles are possible The Bible Teaches…

10. What Are Atheism and Agnosticism? The case for biblical Christianity includes, but is not limited to:  Historical evidence  Archaeology  Philosophical integrity  Eyewitness testimony The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Cave 4 seen here) confirmed the reliability of the Old Testament The Bible Teaches…