April 2016 Forum – Dr. Paul Copan

April 7, 2016June 9, 2018 The Areopagus

From Faith to Skepticism: Notable Skeptics Who Were Once Professing Christians – and Why They Left the Faith

Dr. Paul Copan
Christian philosopher & apologist,
and author of “The Gospel in the Marketplace”
“God Goes to Starbucks” and “Is God a Moral Monster?”

Over the years many influential skeptics have claimed that they were once Christians but left the faith as a result of studying and learning more about the Bible and the history of early Christianity.

What are Christians to think about the testimonies of such people, and how can we respond effectively to their arguments against the credibility of the Christian faith?

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