Lennox and humility...That is always rich coming from somebody who thinks he “knows” God, THE God, humility by those who think that the universe was created with him in mind, that they knows the one creator of the universe, and know what this divine being wants. Jeah, that has all the hallmarks of humility right there.
@@derhafi Indeed coming from someone who believes their own morals can be used to capitally punish a human being even though moral statements are exactly the same in intrinsic value. Atheism is definitely the epitome of humility guys.
@@TheSpacePlaceYT Aside from the fact that Atheism makes no claims about anything regarding moral, that you in fact use your own choosen morals "to punish a human being" (it just happens that you jumped on some theologien bandwagon with this one.. i have to assume) and set aside that I never said anything about "capital punishment" at all, all those things aside....you really see no flaw in Lennox "arguments"?
@James Perkins so you should equally doubt your own understanding according to your own belief. If you can doubt what Christians believe because fallible humans are untrustworthy, you probably shouldn't trust yourself either.
@jamesperkins4068 Christians are quite special ~Eph 1 “And He(God) put all things under His(Jesus) feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.”
I love how Lennox, clearly a very brilliant man, comes across as intellectually humble and honest. His ever present clarity of thought and ability to communicate deep philosophical arguments in a cogent manner make him perhaps the finest modern proponent of rational Christianity. Doubtless, recalcitrant atheists will instantaneously and dogmatically close themselves to his solid arguments, but some open-minded agnostics who really take the time and effort to mentally digest his writings may well find themselves pulled a bit closer to the possibility of a deity. In any case, he is an absolute joy to read, watch, and listen to.
you'll realize it one day but reaching athiests will never be done via modern religion, cant attach a title like christian they wont believe the horse shit. The new meta is "spirituality"
Lennox pushes the faith argument. As religions are mutually exclusive at best one or perhaps zero faiths can be correct. Ergo faith is not a reliable pathway to truth Lennox might be a brilliant mathematican, but his logic is puny
*_“The more I study science, the more I believe in God.”_* --- Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955), founder of modern physics (Theory of Relativity inter alia) and 1921 Nobel prize winner
Thanks for sharing. Always knew he wasn't an atheist (more like an agnostic). I suppose constantly being right about almost everything he imagined in his mind finally got him thinking there's got to be something behind all this.
@James Perkins An interesting perspective...however I must simply disagree with the notion that the speakers especially lennox are in any way anti-humble how you got that thought leads me to believe you simply did not watch the whole presentation, as for The host he is quite obviously telling jokes to make the presentation more interesting. As for the idea that these concepts are simply unknowable I again disagree under the premise that the whole of christianity is built under the research of Gods revealing to us which is done via history which has always been an important method of learning fact. Your accusation that these men are attempting to line their pockets I simply find to be Ad hominem and also unlikely to be true yet I acknowledge that you are free to your opinion. Anyway I hope you keep up the search for truth without the idea that the truth is unknowable (As we all would be wasting our time and would have realized sooner). All that to say Jesus loves you too!
@jamesperkins4068 Proof? What do you consider proof? Direct or indirect evidence.... Testable science only or scientific theories? Historical and archeological verification Or. the supernatural validation of Prophecy?
@jamesperkins4068 When it comes down to it, we all have to do our own research, and make a choice. One that makes the most sense to us. We do the best we can, or, not always, sometimes we do not really dig into the deep questions, we prefer the surface. I have been an agnostic, and an atheist, and God has revealed himself in my life and has given me confirmation of his truth. If i were to try and persuade you to my view, I would not really know how too, other than sharing the story that my life has been, and the journey of my experiences, thoughts, beliefs and how they have changed over the years. Then you might understand why I think the way I do, and if you shared with me, maybe I would understand why you think the way you do. Anyhow, I will pray for you, even though that might not mean a lot to you. All the best.
Though I have heard this man a dozen times.. I cannot get enough of his wisdom. Brilliant.. deep.. wonderful. Those who question his wisdom don't have an answer - only the question.
@setsebbati How can you be in shock if you are dead? Or are you admitting now that there is life after death? Extreme atheists are so hateful it completely contorts their logic.
Jesus Christ WAS Lord. The Messiah died sometime in the 40 years after his crucifixion on the 1st Day of Passover Friday April 7, 30 AD and was entombed in the JesusFamilyTomb.com (and on RU-vid). The literal physical Ascension into the heavens is a myth. God-incarnate has been famously reincarnated many times in the last 1,950 years. Have you read 7seals.blogspot.com ? Only the returned Christ & Albert Einstein reincarnated could produce that. It's triggered The Apocalypse/Revel-ation which is NOT the 'end of the world'. COVID-19 is part of Seal #4: S=19 (18.6) Theory. Donald Trump = 666 using the 'Evil=48 Code' of A=49, B50...Z74. He's the current Antichrist. D52+O63+N62+A49+L60+D52 + T68+R66+U69+M61+P64 = 666
That was astonishing. I love the last question he answers in closing. Wonderful interview Eric, humor, science and God. Dr. Lennox is outstanding! Thank you.
@@wassilykandinsky4616 i don't think he's considering him a treasure, i think OP thinks that the god he beliefs in has the power to "bless", why do you bring all the science stuff?
@@robinwarren6924. Scyaa Glad's: "This man is a treasure! " And you: "i don't think he's considering him a treasure". "why do you bring all the science stuff?" Lennox claims that science proves his particular Christian god.
@@wassilykandinsky4616 Same can be said about an atheist. Also it's not science vs theism. It's a false dichotomy. It's theism vs materialism/naturalism. Science is neutral.
Thanks Eric and team, I so love Lennox. He has a knack for cutting through the guff and getting to the meat. The current intolerance of the mainstream belief-system that is taught in our schools, media, and entertainment systems is absurd and dangerous, and so harmful for eternity. We need more voices like John to finally topple this tower of falsehoods!
Prof John Lennox - you have inspired me to learn the Bible and be fully equipped to defend the Truth. God be praised for your love and life and humility. You are a living example of our Master and Saviour Jesus Christ.
John lennox doesn't get enough play. Love his humility. To see him talk with others, and he so gentile. I love it. And want to imitate it. Love you brotha John. Mr. Lennox.
@@TheEMC99 Their opinions surely..... The rules of science are simple. I forwarded them. I never really told anyone to drop their faith and become atheist. I just do not endorse any special pleading or interference of religious people into science. He is right, science does not say that gods do not exist. That is no proof for gods though, not for unicorns, jesus or other zombies. Creationists had years to prove their case, and they dropped the ball each time they are asked to bring evidence. I forwarded the evidence for evolution, I explained how science rules work, and who is obligated to prove what. And I pointed out that certain fallacies do not apply.....and that repeated strawmanning indicates a lack of integrity. That stating evolution is supposedly wrong while never having put in any effort to study the subject is tantamount to being a liar, so far one of the more serious sins in Christianity.
What an incredible conversation! His recent book "Can Science Explain Everything?" is a masterpiece. While science can answer the ‘what’ questions, it does not deal with the ‘why’ questions and doesn’t even explain the things that we think it does. John is such a humble man of faith and a great friend! Thank you for sharing this talk! 🙏📖 #JohnLennox #CanScienceExplainEverything #InspiringConversation
John lennox will say what you want to hear how much money does he get for all these debates and lectures that's what religion is all about money money money money and more money
@@mick1gallagher For 28.04.2020 - We have next information about John Lennox earnings, net worth: $58,020,274 tho the information can be unreliable. The other source says: 2018 - $900 000. But he sells a ton of books. So he can't be poor.
I see why Eric Metaxes loves talking to Dr. Lennox. His way of thinking truly makes you think. The questions asked and the statements said make me pause rewind and try to take it in. What a ride!🤔💃
I feel completely humbled and blessed by this presentation. It is so good. I am humbled because I am in the envious position of being able to accommodate in the mind God has given me, the enormity of John Lennox's conversations and the matters he raised. The blessings flow as a consequence of this and they encourages my faith noend. How can we hope to convey these words of wisdom to the many souls whose world views send them in other foolhardy directions even within our own modern socio-political environments?.
What an amazing human Dr. Lennox is. Full of compassion. Thank you Sir for your wonderful lectures and speeches that have inspired millions of people. May the Lord keep you safe and happy.
i love the comments on here, coz i dont remember believing in a fictional God or fairies, or a sky daddy, or a bearded man in the sky. i believe in the God of christianity, so mind if i tag along with these unfunny jokes?
What a privileged I had to hear this intellectual. Speaker for the truth of God ‘s creation. May God continue to use him for many more years to enlighten the world. The
That last five minutes was moving. The part about watching the Andromeda Galaxy: "I know it's there, but it doesn't know I'm here. It shows God's magnificence, but it's not made in the image of God - you are!" What a profound and emotionally touching statement.
10:29 So I've concluded a long time ago that atheism is necessary for both Communism or a sort of Corporate Serfdom. The Oligarchs must have figure out this (fascinating) point from Dr. Lennox a long time ago, and instead of outright shutting down the philosophy courses, they have just coerced them into teaching the tenets of Communism or Corporatism necessary to generate obedient, willing slaves. I was also raised an atheist and was an atheist for 28 years, but am fortunately a Christian now.
That was ... WONDERFUL!!!!! I searched for words but all I could use to describe having heard this brilliant conversation is wonderful. I’m sitting here well after midnight. Tomorrow I plan on getting this out to every single person I can. I can not imagine anyone walking away from this conversation an unbeliever. But I’m a simple thinker. However, I’d definitely love to challenge every unbeliever I know to hear this! I’m Not sure I can sleep after that. Too excited to share this!!!!
Thank you to all who were responsible for making this presentation and introducing me to Professor Lennox. What a blessing! I know science can’t answer the big questions, only God can; and He has. Praise the name of Jesus!
could have beeen by a nonreligious scientist....they have the habit of cracking heavy jokes on themsleves. It helps research work can be frustrating and hardly progressive. Humor helps to live with frustration.
Jesus preached the Kingdom of God in parables. But here on earth God’s work must truly be our own. God has to manifest himself through the same cosmic laws that everything--and everyone--on earth has to follow. For us to ally ourselves with Jesus in helping bring the Kingdom of God on earth, we must remember this: Without God, we cannot. Without us, God will not.
all Christian apologists including John Lennox needs to watch following clip : And, let's see what is their response? Better to watch till end : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wBio3y0Rrbc.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hhjOnYbKJJw.html
@@assertive925 Hi, I'm no apologist, but was interested in your comment so I watched your Osho video. This guy makes statesments without any proof. He is locked in his own logic and (in that vid anyway) talks superficially of something he doesn't understand.
What a blessing to hear this man speak! My God! Iv never heard these arguments so clearly stated. I've always felt in my bones that atheism is laughable, and Iv tried to make my own analogies when going into discussion with others but I could never lay it out so clearly. I'm going to buy his books asap.
Finally, I’ve found someone that thinks like I do. Thank you for uploading this soul saving video. I do not understand people who try to separate and believe they should be separate, God and science.
A very useful interview for every human being who want to come closer to truth and for Christians who want to help people in the darkness to se the light. I will watch this again so it will stick in my mind better.
This is my first time listening to Dr.Lennox speak and when he first opened his mouth I'm thinking what a wonderful jolly man this is! Then I'm like omgosh he's brilliant
This is The Best Interviewer I saw in my whole life :D The man is so humorous (maybe sometimes too much ^^') and logical, asking good questions and bringing super spirit.
Johns last remarks about what it will be like when he gets to heaven, my sentiments exactly ❤️ I find that the most kindred of spirits for me are old wise men
Oh I just love John Lennox!! I could listen to him speak for days on end. He’s my favorite debater of all time!! He’s so civilized and knowledgeable. He makes everything he talks about sound intelligent. If this great man believes in God I think that’s sufficient evidence that He might be real.
Empires, nations, armies, and Kings have throughout history tried to destroy The Lord God and His Word..They have all been destroyed, YET The Living God and His Holy Word are still Alive and Well today and forever....
Of course the irony is that while atheists accuse theists of using a "god of the gaps", it is actually them that use a "science of the gaps". "We can't explain it but the answer is in science."
@@LawrenceKennard Have you read 7seals.blogspot.com ? Only the returned Christ & Albert Einstein reincarnated could produce that. 🔶 The Conglomerate of Universes - Universe Creation Theory 🔶 combining GOD/Nature, ancient religions, astronomy, cosmology, fined-tuned laws of physics/general relativity/quantum mechanics, chaos theory/fractals, laws of biology & chemistry, linguistics/code-breaking, programming the Universe/GOD=7_4 or FOD=6_4 theory, mysticism, and philosophy/ anthropic principle "Energy can’t be created or destroyed, only transformed/transferred in an isolated system." General relativity's black holes, white holes, Big Bang and wormholes. ‘The BIG Bang-Bit Bang’ inflation/expansion of energy₇₄ and information into the void 13.8 billion years ago was a supermassive white hole spawned by a supermassive black hole at the heart of a galaxy in our ‘parent₇₄ universe’. This duality combines general relativity’s singularities of infinite density breaking through spacetime in ‘Cosmic Egg hatchings’ of all created universes within ‘The Conglomerate’: multiverse with no random quantum fluctuation bubble universes, no parallel universes or parallel worlds, and no universes with different physical laws. Our Universe is 1-in-2 trillion ‘self-similar offspring’ each with the same inherited ‘DNA’. “In the beginning”, the Planck density of the core of a SBH is a birth canal. ‘Quantum bounce SBH-SWH seed transitions’ are ‘quantum tunneling umbilical wormholes’ with energy-matter and data transformed/ transferred, albeit scrambled and encoded. The ubiquitous cause-and-effect ‘circle of life cycle’: birth-life-death-transformation-rebirth explains infinite space and eternity - a necessity. Reproduction is GOD/Nature’s plan for greatly spreading life from cells to universes. GOD=7_4 or FOD=6_4 is the #1 program₇₄/law/initial₇₄ condition (GOD704.fandom.com ). Why does this Universe exist? It’s our playground (god + run = ground₆₄). - This is Seal #1a of the 7seals.blogspot.com . Only the returned Christ & Einstein reincarnated could produce this - it's triggered The Apocalypse/ Revelation which is NOT the 'end of the world'. COVID-19 is part of Seal #4: S=19 (18.6) Theory.
@@BradWatsonMiami The “Jesus Family Tomb” is not necessarily (or even really likely to be) the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth. www.livescience.com/50434-jesus-family-tomb-geology.html This is not established as having been the same person. Note that this would not explain any of the apostles’ claims, how Jesus survived the crucifixion, why Paul converted, why the Jews claimed the disciples stole the body (instead of producing it), etc. It is at this point not at all sufficient proof that Jesus did not rise from the dead.
"Anybody who has been seriously engaged is scientific work of any kind realizes that over the entrance to the gates of the temple of science are written the words: 'Ye must have faith. ' It is a quality which the scientist cannot dispense with." ~ Max Planck
Planck also said.... 'the faith in miracles must yield, step by step, before the steady and firm advance of the facts of science, and its total defeat is undoubtedly a matter of time.'
Science certainly worked for me. I WAS a hard-assed atheist until I looked in depth into the cell & the DNA & the SPECIFIED INFORMATION there & the interdependencies. It is on such a huge magnitude of complexity that it is virtually impossible to have come about without the intervention of an intelligent (about 10 billion IQ) mind. I don't really know what God is but some intelligence engineered life & it feels good to have God back & the purpose that comes with that.
@@cerysllosgau698 Hi Carl. Complexity is NOT proof of God & nobody says it is. It's SPECIFIED Complexity that points to a mind behind it. The only source that has been proven to be behind specified complexity is intelligence. It is not proof of God just strong evidence that a mind is involved. Maybe you could give us an example (backed by hard evidence) that random blind searches could give us computer code or novels or cars or a moderately long sentence like minds have shown to produce. Take some time & look deep into the cell. The specified complexity & myriad interdependencies is mind boggling. I mean no hostility here & for me I just went with the evidence & left my personal biases at the door.
@@terrytannatt2656 Okay so why do you think a cell is necessarily specified complexity? Because there are many parts? Also glad to see no hostility, I'll keep my mind open. :)
Okay so I did some more digging and I understand specified complexity better now. Just because a cell is complex, does not mean someone had to make it. The irreducable complexity argument states that every part of a system is necessary, or it would break down. A house cannot stand without walls. However I would argue that nature is full of reducable complexities: our tailbones, for example, are a leftover, and do not contribute to our bodies as a whole. Similarly people can live with but a single kidney, or the loss of their appendix. The system's complexity can be reduced to a certain degree.
@@cerysllosgau698 Nobody is saying the cell is IR. What's in question is the Darwin hypothesis of evolution. There are many biological structures that are IR, such as the bacterial felligum. If you take one of the parts away it does not work 1/2 as well, it just doesn't work at all. Logically this could not have been built by many small mutations or variations. If the bacteria built the first part it would have to wait million or billions of years for the next part & the next part & the next part & then the specified instructions to put it together. Darwin's method is blind & will not store parts waiting for a future goal. There is not goal in blind random. Darwin works well for small changes that are cyclical like the moths colors or birds beaks but, in his ignorance of how life works, he went too far by extrapolating thees minor changes to the vastness of all life. It just does not address how new major body forms can be formed by blind random & mostly harmful mutations. The universe is just too young to have had it happen by chance. Take some time & read the many books that calls Darwin to account for the hypothesis using evidence and math not just cartoon pictures with arrows & just so stories that Darwinist are famous for. Regards, from a former dogmatize Darwinist.
As Christians, we believed the ultimate Gospel which is the Resurrection of Christ, an important aspect of how death is overcome by Life. And actually many who dont believe in Creator God i find that they still amazed me when they believe in a “non life become life” which in essence is the “resurrection” of a dead thing into a living thing... and i find it harder to believe that, requires more faith that to believe in Jesus i would say. Thank you Prof John Lennox. Jus love ur sharing so much. Praise God
Dawkins is okay but Hitchens was really good. Now I do believe in Jesus but when Hitchens would bring up others ways of thinking helped to really make me think. Really sharpen my sword and I am thankful that he strengthened my debting skills on why I believe. Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
They always were/are. It's such a shame that a generation of kids have been fooled by 'arguments' that you are supposed to learn about when you're a child. Although, you can't really blame them because they were indoctrinated from their school days onward's 33:00 & 59:00. If you watch George Galloway debating Hitchens, Galloway is much more persuasive, so Hitchens gets annoyed with the audience! How dare they not bow down to one of the new priest's...!
Mike Allison Coaching absolutely exposes the absurdity of the weak atheism arguments held on to by the most idealized “brains” in the world of higher learning!
Lennox is a great debater because he has stronger evidence that God was the Intelligent designer of all Science & the evidence crushes the folks who thing everything was made from nothing.
John, just after mentioning that all schools are faith schools asks if he should tell the audience a little story about that, and I found myself at home, putting my hand up, saying, yes please! I believe that the reason why Jesus will wipe away every tear, is not because some of our family or friends won't be there with Him, but the tears will be because we never realised what we could and should have invested in heaven, we will come to a realisation of what has been missed for all eternity, yes, missed for all eternity. Like John, after I rise to my feet when I have finished worshipping Jesus, I will say, "Thank you." Words which sound so hollow, but which cannot convey anything greater. Carl, just journeying through.
‘why does a kettle boil?’, the answer from a scientific perspective would link to the chemical properties of water and its response to heat. Though this does not fully answer the question, as the reason the kettle is boiling is because the kettle was turned on because someone wants a cup of tea. - John Lennox
@@educationisajoke7053 Well, aren't you the clever one! lol... Seems to be a contradiction of sorts on your part for without some form of education as limited as that may be you would not be able to dialogue in such a primitive manner!... A very troubled narcissistic sociopath I'll wager! So, in your minds, eye education is a joke, correct? I would ask, what would be your idea of an alternative to education? The statement you made is nonsensical and unfortunately does not present you as enlightened! It appears that you derive some personal pleasure by insulting another person using an ad hominem attack, this is indeed, extremely childish!... Dysfunctional behaviour is nothing to be proud of!! May I suggest some training, I recommend basic communication skills as a good start!... The behaviour you have displayed is comparable to that of a very naughty child! Such a shame dear lad! I hope that you will choose to be an open vessel and not dissuaded by prejudice nor fear of a healthy education!... The alternative is failure and disappointment! I think you display that in your character! I did not use profanity either so ditto to you in your mother's basement... Cheers, you cheeky chappie!
Neanderthal man ( 300,000 to 27,000 years ) had a larger brain capacity than today's man ! And, GOD has a ''face'' .... with such a statement you are going toward a risky and perilous situation ....
Don't you spit in the face of Shiva and Vishnu? You are welcome to your beliefs, and the truly nauseating arrogance that comes with them. Those who don't share them are not spitting on anyone. We simply don't share your beliefs. Grow up....
The plan might not be all that ''perfect'' especially in the far future ...when our SUN in 2 billions years starts to become a Red Giant, destroying the first four planets , including Earth, burning them to a cinder ! HomoSapien sapien has more than 2 billions years to escape... however, I have doubts , he will surely destroyed himself long before....
What is "Science"? It's just an acceptable narrative on why the World is as it is. But that narrative can changer from one scientist to another. There are laws of physics that cannot be countered. But even they don't tell us why things are as they are.