Category Theology and Religion

Most books on miracles reach one of three conclusions: Miracles happen. Miracles don’t happen. Miracles can’t happen. This book takes a different tack. Rather than settle the existence or nonexistence of miracles, we ask why we’re talking about miracles in…

Bill Dembski
January 17, 2023

Culture, Theology and Religion

Making Apologetics an Effective Instrument for Cultural Engagement

This talk was delivered on November 20, 2021 in Denton, Texas at the EPS Apologetics Conference: Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World. The conference program is available here. Biola University, the Evangelical Philosophical Society (EPS), and Denton Bible Church sponsored…

Bill Dembski
November 19, 2021

Theology and Religion

The Faces of Miracles

Eric Metaxas: The Face of Miracles Next Door

British writer and Christian apologist G. K. Chesterton contrasted those who accept miracles with those who reject them: “The believers in miracles accept them (rightly or wrongly) because they have evidence for them. The disbelievers in miracles deny them (rightly…

Bill Dembski
September 29, 2020

Theology and Religion

The Faces of Miracles

This is a serialized eBook by Bill Dembski and Alex Thomas. Delayed on account of Covid, this book is slated to have all its chapters fully polished and published by the end of 2023.

Bill Dembski
September 28, 2020

Theology and Religion

The Faces of Miracles

Danila Castelli: The Face of Healing Shrines

Danila Castelli and the face of healing shrines Even though most Americans believe in miracles, only a handful believe that miracles happen more often at a shrine than anywhere else. Eighty-one percent of our survey participants said miracles happen (other…

Bill Dembski
April 7, 2020

Theology and Religion

The Faces of Miracles

André Kole: The Face of Professional Stage Magicians

André Kole and the face of professional stage magicians World-renowned magician, illusionist, and skeptic André Kole believes that the faith healers who promise miracle cures to millions are in the same business he is — magic and illusion. They use…

Bill Dembski
March 2, 2020

Theology and Religion

The Faces of Miracles

James Randi: The Face of Expert Skeptics

James Randi resists being labeled a “debunker.” The legendary magician prefers “scientific investigator.” As he explains, “If I were to start out saying, ‘This is not true and I’m going to prove it’s not true,’ that means I’ve made up…

Bill Dembski
January 22, 2020

Theology and Religion

The Faces of Miracles

William Nolen: The Face of Medical Scrutiny

William Nolen and the face of medical scrutiny William Nolen, like most surgeons of his generation (he earned his medical degree in 1953), was wary of treatments outside traditional medicine. At the same time, he was frustrated when his patients…

Bill Dembski
January 6, 2020

Theology and Religion

The Faces of Miracles

Eben Alexander: The Face of Near-Death Experiences

Eben Alexander and the face of near-death experiences For most of his life and career, Eben Alexander was skeptical about any world there might exist beyond the reach of a materialist science. His professional credentials are outstanding. He graduated from…

Bill Dembski
December 15, 2019

Theology and Religion

The Faces of Miracles

Thurman Scrivner: The Face of Bible Hyper-Literalism

Thurman Scrivner and the face of Bible hyper-literalism Miracles are God’s response to faithful, sinless living. If you have faith and turn from your sins, you’ll have miracles in your life. If you don’t, you won’t. That, according to preacher…

Bill Dembski
December 4, 2019