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Has Science Disproved Free Will?
Published June 28, 2022 by Matt Nelson

Has Science Disproved Free Will?

For those who reject the notion of free will, our experience of making our own decisions is nothing more than a deep-seated illusion. “The reality is,” insists biologist Anthony Cashmore, “not only…

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Getting a Grip On Reality: Why Science Isn’t Always Enough
Published July 27, 2017 by Matt Nelson

Getting a Grip On Reality: Why Science Isn’t Always Enough

In his book The Atheist’s Guide to Reality, philosopher Alex Rosenberg defends his conviction that “the methods of science are the only reliable ways to secure knowledge of anything.” His philosophy is…

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Combating the ‘YouTube Heresies’
Published August 17, 2016 by Matt Nelson

Combating the ‘YouTube Heresies’

Last weekend I once again had the privilege of leading a couple sessions at Face To Face Ministries’ IGNITE Youth Camp. In the closing session I addressed our task of…

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“20 Answers: Faith & Science” by Trent Horn: Book Review
Published May 28, 2015 by Matt Nelson

“20 Answers: Faith & Science” by Trent Horn: Book Review

I unreservedly recommend Trent Horn’s 20 Answers: Faith & Science booklet from Catholic Answers Press. I can’t think of a better starting point for readers who want to dialogue intelligently with atheists (and other unbelievers)…

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Published August 12, 2014 by Matt Nelson

Can Science Prove That Angels Do Not Exist?

imageNo. Science can only prove or disprove the existence of physical things – that is, things made of matter that take up space. But angels are not physical beings, like humans; they are pure spirit.

At best, people who refuse to use any method except science to acquire knowledge must remain “agnostic” (or uncertain) about the existence of angels since science is incapable of answering such spiritual questions. In other words, there is an absence of scientific evidence for the existence of angels; but only because science cannot produce evidence for angels since angels are not physical beings.

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