Sometimes trivial memes like this one will cause us to stumble, and we forget how to respond in the moment. Here's a quick outline for responding: Begin with addressing the meta-moral question. I'd be happy to explain more about the story that you're referring to. But first, let me just make sure we're on the same page. Is that okay? We both agree that rape and incest are objectively wrong, right? On your worldview, why are rape and incest wrong? By what standard are you app

“Thank God for Philosophy!”—the first words of Paul Copan’s exploration of philosophy’s role in theology in his work Loving Wisdom: A Guide to Philosophy and Christian Faith. This provocative statement brings to life what is often underappreciated in Christian disciplines—that is, the study of philosophy.

Over the course of a friendly exchange with an atheist or agnostic, you might come across the strange objection that your belief in...