Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.4.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Embrace the Truth Embrace the Truth by Abdu Murray ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://embracethetruth.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Sample Page](https://embracethetruth.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger - [Did Grace REPLACE the Law?](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/did-grace-replace-the-law/) - When Jesus said he fulfilled the law, does that mean it is now abolished? And how do we reconcile the promises of God with the feeling that He is not with us or listening to us? - [Why Does God Allow the Death of Young People?](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/why-does-god-allow-the-death-of-young-people/) - The death of a loved one always hits us hard. But when they are young, it strikes us as particularly unjust. How could God allow such a tragedy? We explore this question in depth! - [What About the Death Penalty? (Bad God! Part 13)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/what-about-the-death-penalty/) - The Old Testament Law prescribes something many in the West consider outdated and unethical: the death penalty. But how does the Law prescribe it, and why? - [Old Testament Law (Bad God! Part 12)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/old-testament-law/) - Old Testament Law has been viewed as unnecessarily harsh and barbaric, especially in view of modern, allegedly enlightened values. A closer look reveals much, much more than meets the eye for an eye. - [The Flood (Bad God! Part 11)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/the-flood/) - The worldwide flood account retells of a catastrophic deluge that killed untold numbers of human beings. A version of this story exists in many cultures. In this article, we try to untangle the meaning of the flood by looking at it in its original context. - [The Tenth Plague (Bad God! Part 10)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/the-tenth-plague/) - There is perhaps no more difficult event in Scripture than the killing of the firstborn sons of Egypt during the tenth plague. Yet the image that this event conjures in our mind may not be quite what Exodus is depicting. - [Good Will Toward Men? Sharing Truth in a Polarized World](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/good-will-toward-men-sharing-truth-in-a-polarized-world/) - Why should we still care to have "good will toward men" in a world so completely polarized? And has Christianity been hijacked by Zionism? This and more! - [Is Christianity Just Zoroastrianism 2.0? Plus Preparing for Other Worldviews](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/is-christianity-just-zoroastrianism/) - Are the parallels between Zoroastrianism and Christianity real or imagined? We explore the origins, overlaps, and myths fueling the debate. - [Amalekite Genocide (Bad God! Part 9)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/amalekite-genocide/) - The so-called “genocide” of the Amalekites raises deep moral questions. A closer look at its context reveals a picture that resists easy conclusions. - [Canaanite Genocide (Bad God! Part 8)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/canaanite-genocide/) - Few biblical stories raise more questions than the Canaanite “genocide.” A closer look at the ancient context complicates the picture in surprising ways. - [God of War (Bad God! Part 7)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/god-of-war/) - Much has been said about God and the warfare He commanded in the Old Testament. It can’t be ignored, but there’s something crucial we keep missing. - [The Creation of Evil and the Origin of the Qur'an](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/creation-of-evil-origin-of-quran/) - Is evil merely the negation of good? Does the early history of the Qur'an support the Muslim's claim that it was perfectly preserved? We answer both questions here! - [Op-Ed: Islam's Growth in the West](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/islams-growth-in-the-west/) - Former Muslim Abdu Murray looks at the real reasons for Islam's rise in the West and sees it as a call, not a defeat, for Christianity. - [Op-ed: Navigating the Fallout of Charlie Kirk's Murder](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/navigating-the-fallout-of-charlie-kirks-murder/) - Facts care about your feelings after all. So argues Abdu Murray as he looks as the tragedy of Charlie Kirk's death and the path forward for Christians in America. - [The Fear of God (Bad God! Part 6)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/the-fear-of-god/) - Why should we fear the God of love? How is love freely given if it comes from fear? If we understand what it means, biblically, to "fear God," then these questions resolve themselves. - [Does God HATE People? (Bad God! Part 5)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/does-god-hate-people/) - The Old Testament God has been described as a hateful God by both Richard Dawkins and the Old Testament itself! But do they mean the same thing? - [Do We Choose to Believe or Discover the Truth? And More! (Live Q&A)](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/do-we-choose-to-believe-or-discover-the-truth/) - From cultural identity and politics to science and the soul, Abdu explores whether faith is a leap or a response to something real. Students press him on everything from the “women be silent” passage from Paul to the Trinity, from moral questions to science and DNA. - [Why Does God Allow Evil? And More Tough Questions | Ep 91](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/why-does-god-allow-evil/) - Abdu Murray answers questions about the evil, Islam, Hinduism, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, the reach of God's grace, and much more! - [The Wrath of God (Bad God! Part 4)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/the-wrath-of-god/) - We think of many things when we think about the "wrath" of God. But where did the vision of wrath we have today come from? Is it the same thing as the wrath described in the Bible? - [Is God Really Jealous? (Bad God! Part 3)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/bad-god-the-jealous-type/) - Jealousy is considered one of the most unattractive traits you could find in another person. And yet the Bible boasts about the jealousy of God. So ... is God a jealous, petty Deity? - [Why I Left Orthodox Judaism for Christ: David Shapiro's Story & Belief](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/why-i-left-orthodox-judaism-for-christ-david-shapiros-story-belief/) - Former Orthodox Jew David Shapiro is interviewed by former Muslim Abdu Murray about David's faith journey and what he now thinks about debated topics in light of Christ. They discuss the Torah, the Tree of Life, the Fall, Messiah, binitarianism, and more! - [September 2025 Update Video](https://embracethetruth.org/email/september-2025-update-video/) - Transcript Hey friends, it's Abdu, and I'm eager to give you this month's update about what's going on with our ministry, especially in light of all that's been happening around the world and especially here at home in America with the assassination of Charlie Kirk. I've already spoken about this in a three-minute video that's - [Bad God! Violence in the Old Testament (Part 1)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/bad-god-introduction/) - Is the God of the Old Testament a loving Father or a "capriciously malevolent bully" as Richard Dawkins claimed? This series of articles seeks to find out by looking at the most troubling Old Testament passages. - [Why We Hate Judgment (Bad God! Part 2)](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/bad-god-why-we-hate-judgment/) - Many of our issues with the depiction of God in the Old Testament come down to one thing: Who is He to judge? This article looks at the history of human self-perception and its relation to a sovereign God. - [From Cancel Culture to Assassination Culture?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/from-cancel-culture-to-assassination-culture/) - Cancel culture was never a harmless doctrine, but a way to destroy the social lives of the current zeitgeist's heretics. However, a disturbing trend suggests cancel culture is maturing into something even more sinister. - [NYC Q&A: Burning Questions on Hell, Islam, Sexuality, and More! | Ep 89](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/nyc-qa-burning-questions-on-hell-islam-sexuality-and-more-ep-89/) - Abdu Murray answers questions LIVE from NYC: If God is loving, then why is there a Hell? Who are the Nephilim? And much more! - [My Dialogue with a Hindu on Creation, Evil, Reincarnation, and More! | Ep 88](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/my-dialogue-with-a-hindu-on-creation-evil-reincarnation-and-more-ep-88/) - A Christian and a Hindu discuss the differences in their views on creation, evil and suffering, justice, reincarnation, salvation, and the afterlife. - [August Update Video](https://embracethetruth.org/email/august-update-video/) - Transcript: Hey friends, I hope you're doing well as summer winds down. Maybe your kids are already back in school or you're getting ready to send them off soon. Now, for us at Embrace the Truth, it's been an incredibly fruitful summer of ministry and we're already looking ahead to a very exciting fall with - [Beyond the Binary? What the Bible REALLY Teaches with Kyla Gillespie | Ep 86](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/beyond-the-binary-what-the-bible-really-teaches-with-kyla-gillespie/) - Detransitioner Kyla Gillespie joins Abdu Murray to answer controversial questions about the bible and gender. - [Gender Confusion and Finding Faith w/ Kyla Gillespie (Pt. 1) | Ep 86](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/gender-confusion-and-finding-faith-kyla-gillespie/) - Kyla Gillespie is a detransitioner who shares her story of gender and identity confusion. - [100 Years Later: The REAL STORY Behind the ‘Monkey Trial’ w/ Dr. Rick Townsend](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/100-years-later-the-real-story-behind-the-monkey-trial-w-dr-rick-townsend/) - For a century, the so-called Scopes Monkey Trial has been considered the definitive defeat of Christianity by scientific progress. But what if everything we've been told is a mythological retelling of history? - [PROOF Junk DNA was NEVER Junk! Science Finally Caught Up ... with Fuz Rana | Ep 84](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/proof-junk-dna-was-never-junk-science-finally-caught-up-with-fuz-rana-ep-84/) - Fazale "Fuz" Rana discusses the 2024 Nobel Prize that has reversed course on the concept of "Junk DNA," and gives us more reason to question the evolutionary paradigm. - [The Untold Story of the Quran's Formation with Andy Bannister | Ep 83](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/untold-story-quran-formation/) - It is common to hear a Muslim say that the Quran is the perfectly preserved word of God to the prophet Muhammad. The scholarship on early Quranic formation, though, shows a more complicated history. - [Rebuilding Faith: Doubt, Scripture & "A Teachable Spirit" with AJ Swoboda](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/rebuilding-faith-doubt-scripture-a-teachable-spirit-with-aj-swoboda/) - A couple of years ago, it seemed like everyone was deconstructing their faith. Why? And what has changed? We discuss with author AJ Swoboda! - [Does God Suffer With Us?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/does-god-suffer-with-us/) - When we suffer, we tend to ask God: Where are you? Is God suffering with us or is that impossible? And does it matter? These questions and more are addressed with insights from the early church. - [Jesus in Islam: Prophet, Messiah ... but not God? | Ep 81](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/jesus-in-islam-prophet-messiah-but-not-god/) - Muslims love Jesus—but do they know who He really is? In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray explores the Islamic view of Jesus, known to Muslims as "Isa." - [How is God Great?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/how-is-god-great/) - Islam's main theological and devotional claim centers around God's greatness. How does this greatness compare to the Christian concept of the greatness of God? - [If the Virgin Birth Was Real, Why Did Jesus' Family Doubt Him? | Ep 80](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/if-the-virgin-birth-was-real-why-did-jesus-family-doubt-him-ep-80/) - If the virgin birth really happened, why did Jesus’ own family think He was out of His mind? According to Mark 3:21 and John 7:5, they had serious doubts. The answers we uncovered were, shall we say, surprising ... - [Who is Allah? Understanding the Islamic View of God | Ep 79](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/who-is-allah-understanding-the-islamic-view-of-god-ep-79/) - Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? Some say yes, others no. In this episode, former Muslim Abdu Murray looks at the Islamic understanding of God and then answers this often debated question. - [Live Q&A with Former Muslim Abdu Murray and Tom Doyle — Ask Anything!](https://embracethetruth.org/events/live-qa-with-a-former-muslim/) - Got questions for a former Muslim turned Christian about the bible, the Qur'an, Christianity, Islam, or any other world religion or hot button cultural topic? Then join us! - [DEBATE: Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/debate-did-jesus-really-rise-from-the-dead/) - The Resurrection of Jesus has been debated since it first happened. In 2016, Abdu Murray and atheist John Loftus had a lively debate on the historical, philosophical, and evidential claims surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. - [Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/did-jesus-really-rise-from-the-dead/) - Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Can the Resurrection stand up to skeptical scrutiny? Consider the facts for yourself by checking out our resources on the Resurrection! - [Why Ayaan Hirsi Ali Left New Atheism for Jesus](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/why-ayaan-hirsi-ali-left-new-atheism-for-jesus/) - Former Muslim Abdu Murray responds to Ayaan Hirsi Ali's story of her conversion from Islam to Atheism to Christianity. - [The Paradox of Christmas | Advent Devotional 3](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/the-paradox-of-christmas-advent-devotional-3/) - Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place - [Did Jesus' Family Think He Was CRAZY?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/did-jesus-family-think-he-was-crazy/) - If the virgin birth really happened, then why did Jesus' family essentially call him crazy? After deep study in the Greek text, it turns out that we may have this all wrong. - [Is Humanity Being Abolished by Technology? With Stuart McAllister](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/is-humanity-being-abolished-by-technology-with-stuart-mcallister/) - We use technology to make our lives easier. But does it use us and re-create us in its own image? The answer is more complex (and creepier) that you might think. - [Deliberations LIVE! with Robert Rucker](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-with-bob-rucker/) - Shroud of Turin expert Robert Rucker answers your questions! - [20 Questions with a Former Muslim is LIVE](https://embracethetruth.org/video/20-questions-with-a-former-muslim/) - A former Muslim answers questions about the Bible, science, artificial intelligence, and much more! - [Chloe Cole on Gender Affirming Care, Faith, and Finding Hope](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/chloe-cole-on-gender-affirming-care-faith-and-finding-hope/) - Chloe Cole has lived a full lifetime in her 20 years. She joins the podcast to discuss the tumultuous early years of her life and the cultural and political trends and pressures impacting developing young girls and boys today. - [Live Q&A from MIT: Transgender Inclusion, Denominations, Judaism, and More! | Ep 74](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/live-mit-transgender-inclusion/) - Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) pepper a Christian evangelist with questions about transgenderism and more. - [Live at MIT: Is Christian Exclusivity a Loving Truth or Hateful Intolerance? | Ep 73](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/live-at-mit-is-christian-exclusivity-a-loving-truth-or-hateful-intolerance-ep-73/) - "All roads lead to God." "Live your truth." "Do what makes you happy." These truisms of the modern world lend themselves to the idea that the traditional Christian idea which states Jesus is "the only way" is intolerant and unloving. - [The Religion of Scientism, Part 3: A Faith in Peril](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/scientism-a-faith-in-peril/) - Faith is required in science. But the faith of Scientism is confronted with insurmountable objections. - [Ex-Muslim Answers Questions about Islam, Salvation, and the Qur'an vs the Bible | Ep 72](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/ex-muslim-answers-questions-about-islam-salvation-and-the-quran-vs-the-bible-ep-72/) - A former Muslim turned Christian is challenged on his views of Islam, Salvation, and how the Bible stands up against the Qur'an. - [Is There Any Hope for American Politics? With Michael Wear](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/is-there-any-hope-for-american-politics-with-michael-wear/) - There is something wrong with American politics, something deep and foundational. Is there hope for politics? Is there hope for politically-engaged Christians? According to Michael Wear, the answer is yes! - [Questioning Christmas: Did Matthew Mangle the Virgin Birth? Responding to Bart Ehrman | Ep 70](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/questioning-christmas-did-matthew-mangle-the-virgin-birth-responding-to-bart-ehrman-ep-70/) - Bart Ehrman claims the New Testament author Matthew did not understand the Hebrew or context of Isaiah 7, the famous "virgin birth" text. Does he have a point? - [Questioning Christmas: Where is the Prophecy About the "Nazarene"? Responding to Bart Ehrman | Ep 69](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/questioning-christmas-where-is-the-prophecy-about-the-nazarene-responding-to-bart-ehrman-ep-69/) - Did the Gospel author Matthew make up the prophecy about the "Nazarene"? If not, then why can it not be found in the Old Testament? - [Is Hope Hardwired? And Other Things We Wonder About with Andy Bannister | Ep 68](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/is-hope-hardwired-and-other-things-we-wonder-about-with-andy-bannister-ep-68/) - Why do we prefer stories about good prevailing, or the defeat of selfishness? Is this just evolution or something else? We talk with Dr Andy Bannister to find out! - [Talking Election 2024 (LIVE with Q&A) | Ep 67](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/talking-election-2024-live-with-qa-ep-67/) - Abdu discusses the contentious 2024 election and how to navigate polarizing times with the love and truth of Jesus. - [Was Jesus Just a Historical Fabrication? The Quest!](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/was-jesus-just-a-historical-fabrication-the-quest/) - When and why did people start questioning the historical existence of Jesus? The foundations tell us a lot about the goals. - [Was Jesus Just a Zoroastrian Knockoff?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/was-jesus-just-a-zoroastrian-knockoff/) - A recent accusation states that Jesus, and the whole Bible for that matter, is a derivative of Zoroastrian religion. What do the experts say? - [Was Jesus Just Based On Pagan Myths?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/was-jesus-just-based-on-pagan-myths/) - Some critics claim that the life of Jesus was just based on pagan myths, such as Mithra or Horus. Is this copy cat Jesus the real Jesus? - [Was Jesus Just Another Divinized Human Being?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/was-jesus-just-another-divinized-human-being/) - Was the divinity of Jesus a fabrication based on the Roman emperor cult or other divinized human beings? Not according to the Romans! - [Was Jesus Just Another Dying and Rising God?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/was-jesus-just-another-dying-and-rising-god/) - Some critics claim Jesus is just another myth of the "dying and rising god" motif. A closer look begs to differ. - [Was Jesus Just a Historical Fabrication? The Non-Christian Texts](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/was-jesus-just-a-historical-fabrication-the-non-christian-texts/) - Some relatively early non-Christian sources mention the person of Jesus. Can they help settle the question on if Jesus was just a historical fabrication? - [J. Warner Wallace on True Crime and What It Reveals About the Meaning of Life | Ep 66](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/j-warner-wallace-on-true-crime-and-what-it-reveals-about-the-meaning-of-life-ep-66/) - What can True Crime teach us about life? As it turns out, quite a bit. Listen in as cold case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace shares the wisdom he has gained throughout his career. - [The Religion of Scientism, Part 1: Creation Myths](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/scientism-creation-myths/) - Proponents of "Scientism" claim religious people believe in ridiculous miracles without evidence. But what of nothingness and the multiverse? - [Maximal Data & The Gospels with Dr. Lydia McGrew | Ep 65](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/maximal-data-gospels-lydia-mcgrew/) - Christians have a lot of data to judge the reliability of the Gospels' Resurrection accounts. So why do we limit ourselves? Should we move beyond minimal facts to maximal data? - [Faith and Politics: Finding Your Way Without Losing Your Mind with John Stonestreet | Ep 64](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/faith-and-politics-finding-your-way-without-losing-your-mind-with-john-stonestreet-ep-64/) - Politics can be polarizing and confusing, and now we live in an era where we don't know who or what to trust. Is there a way out of this dilemma? - [The Religion of Scientism, Part 2: The Anthropological Myth](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/scientism-anthropology-myths/) - Scientism has doubled down on its meaningless universe by positing a worthless humanity. But is such a view justified by science? - [Is the Gospel of John theological FICTION? With Dr. Lydia McGrew | Ep 63](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/is-the-gospel-of-john-theological-fiction-with-dr-lydia-mcgrew-ep-63/) - Analytic philosopher Dr. Lydia McGrew uses her specialty to answer the perennial question: Is the Gospel of John an eyewitness account or merely a theological fiction? - [American souls are sick this election season](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/american-souls-are-sick-this-election-season/) - How should Christians navigate the polarization of the 2024 Presidential election? - [The MASSIVE Failure of Origin of Life Science with Dr. James Tour | Ep 62](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/the-massive-failure-of-origin-of-life-science-with-dr-james-tour/) - Abdu Murray and Dr. James Tour discuss the reality behind the claims made by origin of life scientists that they have created life. - [Ten(ish) Books You Need To Read This Summer | Ep 61](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/tenish-books-you-need-to-read-this-summer-all-rise/) - The real reason for the rise in atheism, science vs. Christianity, and MORE as Abdu and Derek discuss the books you need to read this summer. - [Deliberations LIVE! Ep. 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-ep-2/) - In this live episode, Abdu answers questions and objections related to his All Rise episode “Objection! Bill Maher Claims the Bible Never Condemns Slavery!” He also answers questions on the why a law court is a great way to scrutinize claims, the search for truth, and much more! - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Jon Noyes, Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-jon-noyes-part-1/) - Have you ever forgotten one of the most important points you wanted to make in an important evangelistic conversation and then been haunted by regret? Jon Noyes certainly has! Yet, as he tells it here, even our worst omissions are not the end of the story. Jon Noyes is a speaker and author with Stand - [Is Morality Based on Evolutionary Ethics?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/is-morality-based-on-evolutionary-ethics/) - Sam Harris and other scientists believe in morality based on evolutionary ethics. - [Can Morality Exist Without God?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/can-morality-exist-without-god/) - Do Platonic forms, social constructs, or Utilitarian ethics provide morality? Can morality exist without God? Can you be good without him? - [Abdu Murray's Testimony on the Greatness of God](https://embracethetruth.org/video/how-abdu-murray-found-the-truth-in-the-greatness-of-god/) - Abdu Murray's testimony on finding the truth by recognizing that the greatest being would express the greatest love in the greatest way. - [How African Americans Rescued the Bible from Slavery's Hands](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/how-african-americans-rescued-the-bible-from-slaverys-hands/) - Enslaved African Americans did not accept pro-slavery interpretations of the Bible, seeing them as selective at best and purposely misleading and racist at worst. - [10 Essential Books on the Divinity of Jesus](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/10-essential-books-on-the-divinity-of-jesus/) - A curated list of scholarly books addressing the biblical portrayal of the divinity of Jesus and how he was viewed in the early church. - [Is Jesus a Failed Apocalyptic Prophet?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/is-jesus-a-failed-apocalyptic-prophet/) - New Testament critics claim Jesus is a failed apocalyptic prophet. He said he would return soon, but it's been 2,000 years. But what did Jesus really say? - [Is Jesus God?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/is-jesus-god/) - New Testament critics claim Jesus never said he was God and the early church did not believe he was God. So, is Jesus God? What does the Bible really say? - [Ehrman vs. Ehrman: Who is the Son of Man?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/ehrman-vs-ehrman-who-is-the-son-of-man/) - I’m confused.In a recent interview with Alex O’Connor, formerly known as the “Cosmic Skeptic,” critical New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman made a startling claim about a beloved Bible story where Jesus forgives sins and heals a paralytic man (Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26). In this narrative, a paralytic man sought Jesus for physical healing, - [Did the US Government BAN the Bible?!](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/did-the-us-government-ban-the-bible/) - Some have charged that the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 will ban the Bible. Here we investigate what the Act really says. - [Antisemitism in the Bible? Considering Matthew 27 on Holocaust Remembrance Day](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/antisemitism-in-the-bible/) - [Note: This article first appeared in a shortened version on The Washington Times' "Higher Ground" section.] Is the New Testament antisemitic? That is certainly the charge you might hear in recent decades and read online. The charge takes on added urgency given the recent attacks on Israel and consequent war in Gaza. And the charge - [All Rise: Does Nature's Beauty Point to a Creator? With Xandra Grieme](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-does-natures-beauty-point-to-a-creator-with-xandra-grieme/) - The world is full of wonders, both mysterious and beautiful. Do we have reasons to believe that this beauty points to anything beyond itself? Our special guest, Xandra Grieme, says that when it comes to beauty, there may be more than meets the eye. Xandra Grieme is an apologist, speaker, and curator for the Museum - [Was Lilith Adam's Wife Before Eve?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/was-lilith-adams-wife-before-eve/) - Some say Lilith was Adam’s wife before Eve, that is before religious authorities silenced the truth. The actual story is a bit more complicated. - [All Rise: Is Religion Dangerous? LIVE Q&A at MIT](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-is-religion-dangerous-live-qa-at-mit/) - Students from MIT ask questions about sexuality, Islam, and the reliability of the Bible. - [Terrified of 400,000 errors in the New Testament?  ](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/terrified-of-400000-errors-in-the-new-testament/) - The Bible is full of errors. There are 400,000 errors in the New Testament alone. What do these claims mean and do they hold up to scrutiny? - [The Middle East Tragedy Through a Former Muslim's Eyes](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/the-middle-east-tragedy-through-a-former-muslims-eyes/) - The current war between Israel and Hamas has created a crisis of conscience where proponents from each side risk dehumanizing the other. - [The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence](https://embracethetruth.org/video/the-perils-and-promise-of-artificial-intelligence/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here, and it holds much promise but also potentially disaster. How should we think of it and what do we do now? - [All Rise: Does the Gospel of Thomas Prove the Church Suppressed the Truth?](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-does-the-gospel-of-thomas-prove-the-church-suppressed-the-truth/) - Mystery gospels full of secret truths suppressed by the Church for centuries have finally been revealed! … Sounds intriguing, doesn't it? According to the millions of people who have bought books, watched movies, and read news stories with such headlines, it certainly is! We all love a good "mystery has been revealed" story, but is - [All Rise: Asked and Answered! Bill Maher Claims Jesus Is Based on Pagan Myths](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-asked-and-answered-bill-maher-claims-is-based-on-pagan-myths/) - Bill Maher claims that Jesus was not a historical person but was based on pagan myths. Does he have a point? - [The Problem with Scotland's Hate Crime Law](https://embracethetruth.org/video/the-problem-with-scotlands-hate-crime-law/) - A lawyer scrutinizes Scotland's new hate crime law and finds it severely lacking and muddled. - [The biblical foundation of MLK's famous words to judge based on character not skin color](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/the-biblical-foundation-of-mlks-famous-words-to-judge-based-on-character-not-skin-color/) - “That’s right, camel jockey,” the man spewed. “What are you going to do about it?” Those words were aimed at me, an 11-year-old Lebanese kid. They erupted from a young man whose anger and hatred seemingly came out of nowhere. He was working behind the counter of a pizza shop I had just ordered from. - [All Rise: The Toughest Question Abdu's Been Asked? LIVE Q&A at UCF](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-the-toughest-question-abdus-been-asked-live-qa-at-ucf/) - After Abdu's message at the University of Central Florida, several students came forward to ask their most pressing questions in a live Q&A. Listen in as Abdu fields questions on sexuality, slavery and gender in the Bible, the toughest question he's ever received, and what it means to be a disciple. - [All Rise: Is Christianity Dangerous and Delusional? LIVE at the University of Central Florida](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-is-christianity-dangerous-and-delusional-live-at-the-university-of-central-florida/) - The late physicist, philosopher, and atheist Victor Stenger once said, "Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings." This is a popular notion today, especially in the West, where Christianity and the Bible are often blamed for anti-scientific superstitions, terrorism, racism, and sexism, among other maladies. But is this correct? Abdu confronts - [Peace: Then and There and Now and Here (Advent Devotional, Part 4)](https://embracethetruth.org/video/peace-then-and-there-and-now-and-here-advent-devotional-part-4/) - Why is it so difficult to achieve peace? Because life in a fallen world creates sin and dividing walls of hostility. This makes us rightfully call for justice and yet stubbornly withhold forgiveness. Consequently, a world not only of evil, strife, and pain, but of sorrow emerges. Yet there is one place on earth where - [Peace: The Wholeness of Reconciliation (Advent Devotional, Part 3)](https://embracethetruth.org/video/peace-the-wholeness-of-reconciliation-advent-devotional-part-3/) - So, what type of peace does Jesus offer? In the last two videos, Abdu told us that it is not merely a peace of comfort and lack of conflict. In this video, Abdu briefly reflects on John 14:27 and the hope of peace that transcends comfort and conflict. - [The All-Seeing, All-Knowing, All-Searching Love of God](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/the-all-seeing-all-knowing-all-searching-love-of-god/) - The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people –robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’ Luke 18:11-12 I once heard a story about Charles Spurgeon that, apocryphal or not, says something - [Peace: The Comfort of Life? (Advent Devotional, Part 2)](https://embracethetruth.org/video/peace-the-comfort-of-life-advent-devotional-part-2/) - Our lives bear the scars of conflict. It's understandable then why we would want the cliché Jesus of peace. But if Jesus came simply to bring peace on earth and good will toward others, why does he say he came to bring a sword instead of peace? Listen in as Abdu briefly reflects on Matthew - [Christianity Is Salt for the Masses](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/christianity-is-salt-for-the-masses/) - Christianity is the opiate of the masses according to German philosopher Karl Marx. Many of us around the country will hear this phrase uttered during Christmas celebrations by our nephew, on break after his first semester at college. What your fresh revolutionary means is that the powerful use Christianity as a way of keeping the - [All Rise: Rob Bowman Refutes Bart Ehrman's Arguments Against Jesus' Divinity, Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-rob-bowman-refutes-bart-ehrmans-arguments-against-jesus-divinity-part-2/) - Recently, Dr. Bart Ehrman sat down and attempted to refute cherished Christian beliefs about the divinity of Jesus. Did he succeed? Dr. Rob Bowman says no! Join us for the second half of this exhilarating conversation as Dr. Bowman and Abdu discuss why Jesus was really crucified and whether the forgiveness of sins Jesus offers - [Peace: The Absence of Conflict? (Advent Devotional, Part 1)](https://embracethetruth.org/video/peace-the-absence-of-conflict-advent-devotional-part-1/) - The world is chaotic. Jesus's world was too. If he was the Messiah, the Prince of Peace, why has nothing changed? Listen in as Abdu briefly reflects on Luke 2:8-15. - [All Rise: Rob Bowman Refutes Bart Ehrman's Arguments Against Jesus's Divinity, Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-rob-bowman-refutes-bart-ehrmans-arguments-against-jesuss-divinity/) - Recently, Dr. Bart Ehrman sat down and attempted to refute cherished Christian beliefs about the divinity of Jesus. Did he succeed? Dr. Rob Bowman says no! Join us for the first half of this exhilarating conversation as Dr. Bowman and Abdu discuss whether Jesus identified himself as God in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and - [Juneteenth and the ethnic mosaic of Christianity](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/juneteenth-and-the-ethnic-mosaic-of-christianity/) - In the past few years, we’ve finally recognized Juneteenth, which celebrates the eagerly awaited complete emancipation of enslaved African Americans in America. As I reflect on it this year, I remember that Christian principles were the pulse of the abolitionist movement that led to Juneteenth. Yet a growing group of people see Christianity as a - [All Rise: J. Warner Wallace Returns for an Unexpected Conversation!](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-j-warner-wallace-returns-for-an-unexpected-conversation/) - Abdu sits down with his friend, former homicide detective J. Warner Wallace, for a wide-ranging interview on the nature of evidence and persuasion, apologetics for children, the reticence of some Christians to accept apologetics, and so much more. Listen in on this masterclass as J. Warner and Abdu share much wisdom from their years of - [Pluralism, confusion and the roads to God](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/pluralism-confusion-and-the-roads-to-god/) - You’ve seen the headlines: Fifty six percent of American evangelicals believe there are many ways to God, up from the already surprising 42% reported in 2020. There are, of course, many contributing factors to this drift from the very core of the Christian message that Jesus is “the way, the truth, and the life.” An obvious - [The Dangers of ChatGPT for Humanity in God's Image](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/the-dangers-of-chatgpt-for-humanity-in-gods-image/) - “This isn’t going to stop. … AI won. Humans lost.” This isn’t a quote from “The Matrix,” “The Terminator” or “Ex Machina,” three of the many films made to warn us that reckless reliance on artificial intelligence will result in robot overlords. It’s Jason Allen’s response to claims that he cheated by using an AI engine to create - [All Rise: "Twisted Logic"? Is Michael Shermer Right about the Cross!?](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-twisted-logic-is-michael-shermer-right-about-the-cross/) - Michael Shermer is one of the world's foremost public atheists and critics of religious belief. In a recent tag team of tweets, Shermer sought to put on display the "twisted logic" of the biblical account of atonement, the cross, and forgiveness. In this episode, Abdu addresses Michael's objections and assumptions to see where the twisted - [All Rise: Rhett McLaughlin Expertly Appeals to Authority](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-rhett-mclaughlin-expertly-appeals-to-authority/) - Popular internet personality Rhett McLaughlin, of Rhett & Link's Good Mythical Morning YouTube fame, has become famous for "deconstructing" his evangelical faith. In a recent Instagram Reel, he explains why: the experts! In this episode, Abdu and Derek look at Rhett's appeals to authority and confront two thorny issues: Is expert consensus emerging or is - [How Stereotypical Barbie might shatter stereotypes about the Bible](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/how-stereotypical-barbie-might-shatter-stereotypes-about-the-bible/) - Within my close circles, I’m famous (or infamous) for obsessing about movies after seeing them. Unexpectedly, "Barbie" became one of those movies. For many, it has inspired and irritated, entertained and enraged, and roused and rankled. Many laud its female empowerment message. Others decry how it portrays men as clueless, narcissistic and power hungry. Though left almost - [All Rise: Street Smarts for a Combative New World, with Greg Koukl](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-street-smarts-for-a-combative-new-world-with-greg-koukl/) - Greg Koukl is a man who needs no introduction. He's got a new book out called Street Smarts, and it will revolutionize the way you think about engaging the culture today. Many evangelism tactics focus on harvesting, but Greg recommends gardening. Find out the key differences between the two and more on this episode of - [All Rise: The Gospel According to Barbie? How Ken it Be!?](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-the-gospel-according-to-barbie-how-ken-it-be/) - Barbie is everywhere thanks to Greta Gerwig's recent blockbuster movie about the (in)famous doll. Some say it is anti-man propaganda that went too far while others say it didn't go far enough! Abdu and Derek discuss these reactions and some surprising ways in which Barbie actually affirms the Bible, while also being confronted by it. - [A talk with Nancy Duffy - Finding truth within a growing divide.](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/a-talk-with-nancy-duffy-finding-truth-within-a-growing-divide/) - A Few Show Notes Until now, I haven’t really spoken much about spirituality – and I’m not sure where this will go from here. But I’ve really been feeling the need to explore more profound questions about why things are happening the way they are and what we can do about it. Unless you’ve been - [All Rise: Will AI Destroy the World!? with Michael Butler](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-will-ai-destroy-the-world-with-michael-butler/) - Artificial Intelligence is everywhere right now, and much of the press has been concerned with one question: will AI unleash a technological revolution that inevitably ends in catastrophe? Cutting through some of the uninformed hyperbole of those who think it will destroy the world (and those who think it will save it!), Abdu and Derek - [All Rise: Does the James Webb Space Telescope Debunk the Big Bang? With special guest Hugh Ross](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-does-the-james-webb-space-telescope-debunk-the-big-bang-with-special-guest-hugh-ross/) - Astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross joins us to discuss the disruption of the James Webb Space Telescope images in our understanding of the early universe. Many pop science articles hailed it as a major disruptor of the theory of the Big Bang, even debunking the notion that the universe had a beginning. Is this true? Join - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Stuart McAllister](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-stuart-mcallister/) - Don't commit spiritual ambush! Stuart talks to Abdu about some common mistakes of zeal that we make in evangelism and apologetics. Listen as Stuart recounts a time he wished he had done something differently, and a time he followed the Lord's prompting and did it well, and the lessons he learned about drawing a person - [Deliberations LIVE! Ep. 20](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-ep-20/) - In this episode, Abdu and Derek respond to comments and questions on their episode addressing comments made by Paula Fredriksen on Luke/Acts and the relation of that author to Paul. They also add some more details that they did not get to mention in the original episode. - [Coulda Shoulda Woulda with Janell Wood](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/coulda-shoulda-woulda-with-janell-wood/) - Fear feels like control, but love feels like trust. Anyone who does evangelism or apologetics knows the burden of trying to change someone's mind regarding matters of faith. It is a burden of love, but without a firm confidence in the Lord, it can feel to others like a burden of control. In this episode, - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Lisa Fields](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-lisa-fields/) - Every person comes with context. Apologists and evangelists regularly regret their failure to fairly listen to the arguments others make. However, Lisa tells Abdu that the real regret is a failure to listen to their stories. - [All Rise: The Gospel of Luke and Acts are Fiction!? Hold on a second Paula Fredriksen!](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-the-gospel-of-luke-and-acts-are-fiction-hold-on-a-second-paula-fredriksen/) - Critical New Testament scholar Paula Fredriksen claims that the allegedly unknown author of Luke/Acts wrote his or her work in the second century and was not actually a travel companion of, nor all too familiar with, the Apostle Paul. But is that where the evidence truly points? Join Abdu and Derek as they investigate these - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Rice Broocks](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-rice-broocks/) - Verbal sparring is not the Gospel. In this episode, Rice offers Abdu a refreshing approach to evangelism for apologists: don't fall into the trap of an intellectual argument for the sake of argument or puffing up the self. Rice Broocks is the senior minister of Bethel World Outreach Church in Nashville, TN, cofounder of the - [Deliberations LIVE! Ep. 8](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-ep-9/) - We will be joined LIVE by astrophysicist and founder of ‘Reasons to Believe’, Dr. Hugh Ross, to answer your questions about science, faith, and the Bible. Recently, Dr. Ross appeared on Abdu’s podcast, All Rise, to discuss claims made by popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the Bible’s alleged scientific errors. - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Matthew Mittelberg](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-matthew-mittelberg/) - Don't mistake preparation for practice. Matthew talks to Abdu about two emotions every apologist and evangelist knows well, fear and anger, and the keys to controlling them when talking to skeptics. - [Deliberations LIVE! Ep. 9](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-ep-9-2/) - Abdu and Derek discuss All Rise episodes 16 and 17. Ricky Gervais claims atheists just believe In one less god--Bart Ehrman claims the gospels are anonymous! - [All Rise: Ricky Gervais Claims Atheists Just Believe In One Less God ... And??](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-ricky-gervais-claims-atheists-just-believe-in-one-less-god-and/) - Comedian Ricky Gervais claims that we are all essentially atheists with regard to 2,999 gods, and that atheists just have the courage/integrity to go one god further. But is this a meaningful statement? Abdu and Derek address other claims made by Gervais, including what would happen if all science and history books disappeared and where - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Alex McElroy](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-alex-mcelroy/) - Apologist and evangelist Alex McElroy tells Abdu about a time he answered a person's questions but not their pain. As it turns out, a bad encounter does not have to be the last encounter. Alex McElroy is an apologist, pastor, leadership advisor, international speaker, author of Blueprint for Bible Basics, and host of the popular - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Alycia Wood](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-alycia-wood/) - Forgetting What You Know. Every apologist and evangelist has been faced with extreme moments of forgetfulness. They look back and wonder how on earth they could have forgotten such a crucial point or Bible verse. But as it turns out, these moments of forgetfulness are blessings in disguise. Alycia Wood is a sought-after speaker and - [Deliberations LIVE! Ep. 8](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-ep-8/) - Abdu and Derek answer questions related to Bill Maher's claims that Jesus was based on pagan myths. They also discuss the meaning of similarities and dissimilarities, if Christmas and Easter were based on pagan holidays, the symbolism of snakes in the Bible, and Hell. - [All Rise: Bart Ehrman Objects! "The Gospels Are Anonymous"](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-bart-ehrman-objects-the-gospels-are-anonymous/) - Bart Ehrman claims that the Gospels are anonymous because the names attached to them are too convenient and were added a century later, and because the disciples of Jesus were too illiterate to write such exquisite Greek texts. Has Dr. Ehrman overstated the case? - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Hugh Ross](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-hugh-ross/) - Failure IS an option! Most evangelists and apologists fear being embarrassed in a dialogue by receiving a challenge they cannot answer. However, as Hugh illustrates, these moments of "failure" can be the catalyst to going deeper and uncovering new riches in the Bible. Dr. Hugh Ross is an astrophysicist, prolific author and speaker, and founder - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Robby Lashua, Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-robby-lashua-part-2/) - Using logic with love. Apologists and evangelists are often equipped with knowing answers to skeptical questions, but not how to answer those questions with both truth and love. When that happens, we might use pure logic to answer someone who needs pastoral sensitivity. Robby discusses the difficulty of switching from answering a question to answering - [Deliberations LIVE! Ep. 7](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-ep-7/) - Abdu fields question about our complicated relationship with the truth: how we find it, why we reject it, and how we accept it. Along with these questions, Abdu answers questions about our free will and if God keeps us from the truth. - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Robby Lashua, Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-robby-lashua-part-1/) - Can we be too winsome? Robby tells us about a time he erred on the side of winsomeness when he received a highly-emotional question about the LGBTQ community. In so doing, he helps us understand what it means to truly love one's enemies. Robby Lashua is a speaker and writer with Stand to Reason. A - [All Rise: Can You Handle the Truth?](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-can-you-handle-the-truth/) - Abdu discusses our complicated relationship with truth. Quite often, people simply seek verification for what they already hope is true. To complicate matters, painful disruptions in our lives make it more difficult for us to recognize what is good and true. So, how do we begin to escape the cycle of confirmation bias to find - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Jon Noyes, Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-jon-noyes-part-2/) - Jon tells Abdu that he spent his first few years after becoming a Christian as a passionate "jerk for Jesus." Listen in as Jon tells us how he began to align his heart with his words. Jon Noyes is a speaker and author with Stand To Reason along with being the host of his own - [All Rise: Expert Witness Hugh Ross Debunks Neil deGrasse Tyson's Claim that the Bible Contains Junk Science](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-expert-witness-hugh-ross-debunks-neil-degrasse-tysons-claim-that-the-bible-contains-junk-science/) - Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson claimed that if all you had was the Bible, you would gain a false view of the universe. However, fellow astrophysicist and our expert witness, Dr. Hugh Ross, explains to us that if Dr. Tyson had applied his own scientific method to the Bible, he would have found a library - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Brandon Cleaver, Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-brandon-cleaver-part-2/) - It seems like Christians have less and less in common with those who ascribe to "scientism." Yet, as evangelist and apologist Brandon Cleaver demonstrates, there are still commonalities that can be leveraged for fruitful conversations. Brandon Cleaver is a speaker, author, and the Michigan and Matthew 5:9 Fellowship Manager at the One America Movement. Check - [Deliberations LIVE! Ep. 5](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-ep-5/) - In this live Q&A episode, Abdu responds to questions and comments related to the most recent episode of All Rise, "Objection, Matt Dillahunty! Asked and Answered!" Watch as Abdu goes deeper into the issue of morality and social contracts, why the concept of God grounds objective morality, and what happens to souls after death! - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Brandon Cleaver, Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-brandon-cleaver-part-1/) - Many times, the best advice one can give an aspiring evangelist or apologist is that they should listen, ask questions, and seek to understand. But Brandon reminds us to not remain in respectful silence and to learn the art of loving assertiveness. Brandon Cleaver is a speaker, author, and the Michigan and Matthew 5:9 Fellowship - [All Rise: Objection, Matt Dillahunty! Asked and Answered!](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-matt-dillahunty-asked-and-answered/) - Plato's "Euthyphro Dilemma" has been asked and answered, and some say settled for centuries. Popular atheist podcaster, YouTuber, and debater, Matt Dillahunty says that, to the contrary, Christian apologists have not sufficiently responded to the philosophical dilemma. In this episode, Abdu discusses and critiques Matt's revived and rehabbed version of the Euthyphro Dilemma. - [Deliberations LIVE! Ep. 4](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-ep-4-2/) - In this episode, Abdu and Derek respond to questions about the most recent episode of All Rise, "Objection! The Bible is Sexist! Part 2." And since it Holy Week, they also discuss some oft-overlooked details concerning the women who stayed by Jesus's side during the crucifixion and showed up again on Sunday morning to meet - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Jeff Zweerink, Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-jeff-zweerink-part-2/) - We have all been there. A voice tells us to talk to someone about Jesus, but our inner voice of fear makes us think that our evangelism tactics and apologetics arguments will be defeated, so we say nothing. Jeff and Abdu share times this happened to them, and what they did to begin stepping out - [Arise, Hope](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/arise-hope/) - The cradle rocks above an abyss, and common sense tells us that our existence is but a brief crack of light between two eternities of darkness. -Vladimir Nabakov[i] Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home,— Lead thou me on! - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Jeff Zweerink, Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-jeff-zweerink-part-1/) - Aspiring apologists and evangelists think they should have all the answers, but when they don’t they often give up or freeze like a deer in headlights. Jeff talks about a time he did the same thing and how one simple conversational tactic could have helped him stay in the conversation. Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist - [All Rise: Objection! "The Bible Is Sexist" Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-the-bible-is-sexist-part-2/) - In the previous episode, Abdu addressed allegedly sexist "texts of terror" in the Bible. Today, he presents his evidence for why the Bible establishes rather than inhibits the equality and dignity of women, often in very surprising ways! - [Deliberations LIVE! Ep. 3](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-ep-4/) - In this episode, Abdu answers questions about the Bible and sexism, the need for objective morality to confront misogyny, a "contradiction" about incest in the Bible, and more! - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Bobby Conway, the One Minute Apologist](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-bobby-conway-the-one-minute-apologist/) - Bobby laments how some evangelism “methods” often feel more like emotionless door-to-door salesmanship than a loving, caring encounter between the Gospel and an individual’s specific needs. Bobby Conway is an author, speaker, and founder of “The One Minute Apologist” ministry. You can check out his work at https://oneminuteapologist.com/ and watch him on his podcast, “Christianity - [Science DESTROYED Faith? The Curious Case of Nicolaus Copernicus](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/science-destroyed-faith-the-truth-about-nicolaus-copernicus/) - Up in the mornin’Out on the jobWork like the devil for my payBut that lucky old sun has nothin’ to doBut roll ‘round heaven all day-Bob Dylan, 2015[i] Full Moons rise at sunset & set at sunrise. New moons rise at sunrise & set at sunset, but the lit side faces the Sun and not us.-Neil - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Tim Barnett](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-tim-barnett/) - Tim helps all hopeful evangelists and apologists breathe a sigh of relief when he answers the question: Can you share the Gospel only if you're a Bible expert? Tim Barnett is a teacher, a pastor, a speaker and author with Stand to Reason, and the creator of the wildly popular Youtube channel, "Red Pen Logic - [Not So Fast, Bart Ehrman: Jesus and Peregrinus, twinsies?](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/not-so-fast-bart-ehrman-jesus-and-peregrinus-twinsies/) - Is there anything worse than being unoriginal? Our culture has been cultivating the image of the ultimate free spirit over many decades now: the rugged individuals, taking on the world by themselves. The mavericks. The influencers. Who recalls the famous scene from Good Will Hunting where Will Hunting, played by Matt Damon, must defend the - [All Rise: Objection! "The Bible Is Sexist" Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-the-bible-is-sexist-part-1/) - Are certain verses in the Bible truly sexist "texts of terror"? Are women forbidden from speaking in church? Does the Old Testament command that women must marry their rapists? Join Abdu as he cross-examines these texts and more in the first of a two-part series on sexism and the Bible. - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with York Moore](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-york-moore/) - Most people miss the forest for the trees. Yorks tells us about a time he made the opposite error and missed the trees for the forest! York Moore is President, CEO, and National Evangelist for the Coalition for Christian Outreach. Follow York's work at https://www.tiktok.com/@york.moore and https://tellthestory.net/. - [The Immortality of Hope](https://embracethetruth.org/blog/the-immortality-of-hope/) - Though hope is frail, it’s hard to kill. That is a line from There Can be Miracles, a song from the animated film The Prince of Egypt. Those words seem worth dwelling on given the news of the past few weeks. 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If not, why not? - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Troy Lydiate](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-troy-lydiate/) - Troy, aka recording artist Scribe Music and Apologetics Canada's Creative Director, tells us about a time he gave in to prayer pressure. - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Andy Steiger](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-andy-steiger/) - Andy, apologist and founder of Apologetics Canada, tells us about a time he was ashamed to identify as a Christian pastor and the effect it had on his faith afterward. - [All Rise: Objection! Bill Maher Claims the Bible Never Condemns Slavery](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-bill-maher-claims-the-bible-never-condemns-slavery/) - Comedian, television host, and avowed atheist Bill Maher claims that the bible never condemns slavery, and in fact, it implicitly supports the institution. Abdu answers these claims, but also asks whether Maher's objection would be sustainable in a court of law given his level of expertise. In other words, does speaking authoritatively mean that you - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Cameron McAllister](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-cameron-mcallister/) - Cameron reveals something surprising: Christians do not always have to be on the defensive since everyone has a belief system full of assumptions that require explanation. - [Deliberations LIVE! Ep. 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/deliberations-live-ep-1/) - In this live episode, Abdu answers questions and objections related to his All Rise episode "Objection, Richard Dawkins! Asked and Answered!" He also answers questions on the offensiveness of Christianity, gives some tips on witnessing to Muslims, and much more! - [CouldaShouldaWoulda with Greg Koukl, Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/couldashouldawoulda-with-greg-koukl-part-2/) - Greg explains how using questions, instead of comments, can help lower combativeness. - [All Rise: Objection, Richard Dawkins! Asked and Answered](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-richard-dawkins-asked-and-answered/) - Who made God? This is a question that has been asked many, many times. It has also been answered just as many times, if not more! Why won't this question go away? 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"Paul Hijacked Christianity" Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-shabir-ally-objects-paul-hijacked-christianity-part-2/) - Did Paul create a different Christianity than Jesus? That is the claim of Muslim apologist Shabir Ally. In this episode, Abdu responds to the alleged inconsistencies between the teachings of Paul and Jesus. - [All Rise: Shabir Ally Objects! "Paul Hijacked Christianity" Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-shabir-ally-objects-paul-hijacked-christianity-part-1/) - Did Paul create a different Christianity than Jesus? That is the claim of Muslim apologist Shabir Ally. In this episode, Abdu investigates his claims through the legal principle of the adverse witness with help from an unlikely ally, Bart Ehrman, and illustrates the similarities between the teachings of Paul and Jesus. - [Commonly Asked Question: Is the Trinity logical and Scriptural?](https://embracethetruth.org/video/commonly-asked-question-is-the-trinity-logical-and-scriptural/) - Although there are many misconceptions about the Trinity, we can see that the Trinity is logically possible. We can also clearly see how the Trinity is clearly presented throughout the word of God. - [All Rise: Objection! The Bible Makes Mistakes](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-the-bible-makes-mistakes/) - Christians believe the Bible was inspired by God, who does not make mistakes. Therefore, the Bible must be without error. However, if an error in the Bible is located, does this mean God did not inspire Christian holy writ? Join Abdu as he cross-examines a claim about the disputed age of King Ahaziah. - [Commonly Asked Question: Were the Disciples Lying?](https://embracethetruth.org/video/commonly-asked-question-were-the-disciples-lying/) - Would the disciples have reason to lie? Can the way they lived tell us anything about this? What about Paul? In this short video, I address this question from my context of being a lawyer and I share what I believe we can conclude from their actions and even the great costs it took from - [Commonly Asked Question: Is Christianity Intolerably Exclusive?](https://embracethetruth.org/video/commonly-asked-question-is-christianity-intolerably-exclusive/) - An objection one often hears is that Christianity is exclusive and thus intolerant. For example, what about all those sincere non-Christian people who believe in other gods or cling to other worldviews? - [All Rise: Objection! "The Resurrection Accounts are Contradictory" Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-the-resurrection-accounts-are-contradictory-part-2/) - This season started off with Abdu discussing burdens of proof and episodes on a lawyer's case for the resurrection. As we wrap up season one of All Rise, we apply those themes to a common objection by skeptics: the Bible's crucifixion and resurrection accounts have discrepancies. - [All Rise: Objection! "The Resurrection Accounts are Contradictory" Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-the-resurrection-accounts-are-contradictory-part-1/) - This season started off with Abdu discussing burdens of proof and episodes on a lawyer's case for the resurrection. As we wrap up season one of All Rise, we apply those themes to a common objection by skeptics: the Bible's crucifixion and resurrection accounts have discrepancies. - [All Rise: Interview with Cold Case Homicide Detective J. Warner Wallace, Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-interview-with-cold-case-homicide-detective-j-warner-wallace-part-2/) - In this episode, Abdu sits down with his friend and nationally recognized cold case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace to talk about the nature of evidence, how cases are built using evidence, and attitudes that investigators have when trying to determine "what happened." Along the way, they apply the discussion to our individual searches for - [All Rise: Interview with Cold Case Homicide Detective J. Warner Wallace, Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-interview-with-cold-case-homicide-detective-j-warner-wallace-part-1/) - In this episode, Abdu sits down with his friend and nationally recognized cold case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace to talk about the nature of evidence, how cases are built using evidence, and attitudes that investigators have when trying to determine "what happened." Along the way, they apply the discussion to our individual searches for - [All Rise: "I Was Wrong!" What to Do When You Find Out Your Case Had a Flaw](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-i-was-wrong-what-to-do-when-you-find-out-your-case-had-a-flaw/) - Sometimes a fact or line of reasoning we use turns out to be wrong or flawed. What do we do? We needn't panic, Abdu says. In this episode, Abdu suggests how to address the error and rebuild a robust case that doesn't depend on just one line of evidence or argument. - [All Rise: Interview with Greg Koukl, Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-interview-with-greg-koukl-part-2/) - Abdu's friend and President of Stand to Reason, Greg Koukl, join's him to discuss the updated edition of Greg's book, Tactics: A Gameplan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions. Tactics equips Christians with the same kind of methods lawyers use to find out the facts in a case. This is part two of a two-part interview. - [All Rise: Interview with Greg Koukl, Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-interview-with-greg-koukl-part-1/) - Abdu's friend and President of Stand to Reason, Greg Koukl, join's him to discuss the updated edition of Greg's book, Tactics: A Gameplan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions. Tactics equips Christians with the same kind of methods lawyers use to find out the facts in a case. This is part one of a two-part interview. - [All Rise: Objection! "The Atonement Is Unjust"](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-the-atonement-is-unjust/) - Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is central to the Christian faith. The gospel message is that Jesus paid the penalty for our sins on the cross. Yet some object that Jesus' substitution for us on the cross is unjust. How is it just for an innocent person to be punished in the place of the - [All Rise: Recognizing a Biased Witness or a Biased Jury, Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-recognizing-a-biased-witness-or-a-biased-jury-part-2/) - Abdu will apply the principles discussed in Part 1 to matters of faith, particularly the credibility of the New Testament and the creation account in Genesis. - [All Rise: Recognizing a Biased Witness or a Biased Jury, Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-recognizing-a-biased-witness-or-a-biased-jury-part-1/) - When assessing a claim, we often look at the testimonies of witnesses, including experts. But how can we tell if a witness is being biased toward one side or the other? Do we sometimes give too much weight to someone's opinion just because they happen to have expertise in a certain area? And what about - [All Rise: Objection! "The Disciples Probably Hallucinated Seeing the Raised Jesus"](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-the-disciples-probably-hallucinated-seeing-the-raised-jesus/) - Could the disciples have experienced a mass hallucination that Jesus rose from the dead instead of actually seeing the risen Jesus? We put this explanation, popular among some skeptics, to the test by employing the rules as to the admissibility of expert testimony. - [All Rise: Objection! "Jesus May Not Have Actually Died"](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-jesus-may-not-have-actually-died/) - One explanation of what happened to Jesus is that he didn't rise from the dead, because he never actually died. Instead, some say he "swooned" so that it seemed like he was dead but he was actually entombed alive. 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In the special, Charlie Brown is frustrated because his friends are putting on a Christmas pageant that - [What’s the Big Deal About Halloween?](https://embracethetruth.org/video/whats-the-big-deal-about-halloween/) - Abdu and Derek are joined by special guest Cameron McAllister to discuss Halloween’s rising popularity, horror films, and the potential and pitfalls of both. - [All Rise: Objection! Science Debunks the God Hypothesis, Part 1](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-science-debunks-the-god-hypothesis-part-1/) - Abdu is joined by medical physicist Scott Symington to discuss the relationship between religion and science. Do they intersect or overlap, or are they part of what Stephen Jay Gould called non-overlapping magisteria (NOMA)? Symington proposes an alternative paradigm, STOMA, that holds the potential for mutual benefit between science and, in particular, Christianity. - [All Rise: Objection! Science Debunks the God Hypothesis, Part 2](https://embracethetruth.org/podcasts/all-rise-objection-science-debunks-the-god-hypothesis-part-2/) - In the previous episode, medical physicist Scott Symington described his paradigm for understanding the relationship between Christianity and science, which he called STOMA, or symbiotic trending overlapping magisteria. 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[assassination](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/assassination/) - [polarization](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/polarization/) - [Lydia McGrew](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/lydia-mcgrew/) - [Gospel of John](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/gospel-of-john/) - [nietzsche](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/nietzsche/) - [cultural Christianity](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/cultural-christianity/) - [donald trump](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/donald-trump/) - [kamala harris](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/kamala-harris/) - [minimal facts](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/minimal-facts/) - [maximal data](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/maximal-data/) - [J Warner Wallace](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/j-warner-wallace-2/) - [true crime](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/true-crime/) - [wisdom](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/wisdom/) - [Andy Bannister](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/andy-bannister/) - [altruism](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/altruism/) - [wonder](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/wonder/) - [purpose](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/purpose/) - [spirituality](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/spirituality/) - [selfishness](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/selfishness/) - [Nazarene](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/nazarene/) - [Virgin birth](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/virgin-birth/) - [Isaiah](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/isaiah/) - [Gospel of Matthew](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/gospel-of-matthew/) - [Nativity](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/nativity/) - [Michael Wear](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/michael-wear/) - [inauguration](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/inauguration/) - [Barack Obama](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/barack-obama/) - [Dallas Willard](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/dallas-willard/) - [Quran](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/quran/) - [Inclusivity](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/inclusivity/) - [Exclusivity](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/exclusivity/) - [All Roads Lead to God](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/all-roads-lead-to-god/) - [University](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/university/) - [Transgender](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/transgender/) - [denominations](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/denominations/) - [Judaism](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/judaism/) - [Chloe Cole](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/chloe-cole/) - [detransition](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/detransition/) - [Image of God](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/image-of-god/) - [archaeology](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/archaeology/) - [Mary](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/mary/) - [Paul Kingsnorth](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/paul-kingsnorth/) - [Ayaan Hirsi Ali](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/ayaan-hirsi-ali/) - [Alex OConnor](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/alex-oconnor/) - [New Atheism](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/new-atheism/) - [Christianity](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/christianity/) - [live](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/live/) - [Q&A](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/qa/) - [debate](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/debate/) - [skeptic](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/skeptic/) - [John Loftus](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/john-loftus/) - [Allah](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/allah/) - [worship](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/worship/) - [Hadith](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/hadith/) - [Glory](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/glory/) - [transcendence](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/transcendence/) - [impassibility](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/impassibility/) - [theodicy](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/theodicy/) - [Isa](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/isa/) - [Muhammad](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/muhammad/) - [deconstruction](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/deconstruction/) - [teachable](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/teachable/) - [sola scriptura](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/sola-scriptura/) - [Textual Criticism](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/textual-criticism/) - [DNA](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/dna/) - [design](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/design/) - [biology](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/biology/) - [genetics](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/genetics/) - [Fuz Rana](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/fuz-rana/) - [intelligent design](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/intelligent-design/) - [Scopes](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/scopes/) - [Monkey Trial](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/monkey-trial/) - [Parental rights](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/parental-rights/) - [religious liberty](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/religious-liberty/) - [polytheism](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/polytheism/) - [hindu](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/hindu/) - [karma](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/karma/) - [afterlife](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/afterlife/) - [reincarnation](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/reincarnation/) - [Holy Spirit](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/holy-spirit/) - [Nephilim](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/nephilim/) - [Cancel culture](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/cancel-culture/) - [school shooting](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/school-shooting/) - [war](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/war/) - [Judgment](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/judgment/) - [Individualism](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/individualism/) - [Enlightenment](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/enlightenment/) - [Torah](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/torah/) - [jealousy](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/jealousy/) - [character of God](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/character-of-god/) - [tree of life](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/tree-of-life/) - [the fall](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/the-fall/) - [original sin](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/original-sin/) - [binitarianism](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/binitarianism/) - [wrath](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/wrath/) - [anger](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/anger/) - [apathy](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/apathy/) - [Sin](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/sin/) - [blasphemy](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/blasphemy/) - [abortion](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/abortion/) - [Hate](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/hate/) - [Esau](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/esau/) - [Edom](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/edom/) - [Edomites](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/edomites/) - [Hebrew](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/hebrew/) - [fear of God](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/fear-of-god/) - [Moses](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/moses/) - [Charlie Kirk](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/charlie-kirk/) - [United States](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/united-states/) - [America](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/america/) - [facts](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/facts/) - [feelings](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/feelings/) - [dehumanization](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/dehumanization/) - [imago dei](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/imago-dei/) - [immigration](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/immigration/) - [secularism](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/secularism/) - [shariah law](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/shariah-law/) - [Mohammad](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/mohammad/) - [metaphysics](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/metaphysics/) - [ontology](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/ontology/) - [warfare](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/warfare/) - [ancient near east](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/ancient-near-east/) - [Canaan](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/canaan/) - [Canaanite](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/canaanite/) - [genocide](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/genocide/) - [Amalekites](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/amalekites/) - [King Saul](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/king-saul/) - [Persian](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/persian/) - [Zionism](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/zionism/) - [Tradition](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/tradition/) - [firstborn](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/firstborn/) - [destroying angel](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/destroying-angel/) - [Pharaoh](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/pharaoh/) - [flood](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/flood/) - [Noah](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/noah/) - [giants](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/giants/) - [angels](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/angels/) - [demons](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/demons/) - [sons of God](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/sons-of-god/) - [Alexander the Great](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/alexander-the-great/) - [Aristotle](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/aristotle/) - [death penalty](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/death-penalty/) - [murder](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/murder/) - [grief](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/grief/) - [Bonhoeffer](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/bonhoeffer/) - [goodness of God](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/goodness-of-god/) - [emotions](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/emotions/) - [fulfill the law](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/fulfill-the-law/) - [Second Temple Judaism](https://embracethetruth.org/tag/second-temple-judaism/)