Is Christianity rational and well-founded?

Christianity stands up to critical scrutiny in the light of logic, history, and science. Many objections against Christianity are based on misconceptions or incomplete information.

Why doesn't atheism explain morality or consciousness?

On the basis of atheism, it is difficult to explain the existence of rationality and objective morality. If reality consists only of random matter, morality and consciousness are left without a sustainable foundation.

How do presuppositions affect what we consider to be true?

A person's worldview acts as a filter. If a person already presupposes that God does not exist, they will interpret all scientific and historical evidence through this assumption, even if the evidence points elsewhere.

Why is Christian theism the most viable worldview?

Compared to naturalism, pantheism, or polytheism, Christian theism is capable of explaining reality comprehensively – including the beginning of the universe, the complexity of life, and the moral nature of man.

What is the problem with skepticism and 'scientism'?

Skepticism can turn into an uncritical belief system where everything supernatural is rejected in advance. Those who believe in scientism, on the other hand, often think they represent pure reason, even though their explanations of origins are based on faith.

Is a 'scientific worldview' always scientific?

The phrase 'science says' is often used as an authority without critical evaluation. In reality, many claims presented as 'scientific' regarding the origin of the world are naturalistic beliefs, not experimental science.

Christianity, Worldviews and Objections – Articles and Analyses

Q: How do a scientific worldview and naturalism differ from each other?

Atheistic naturalism is not science, but a belief-based view of a closed universe. Scientific research itself does not require an atheistic starting point, and evidence often points to the existence of God.

Q: Can society be better without the Christian faith?

Rejecting the teachings of Jesus, such as the principles of the Sermon on the Mount, often leads to a moral vacuum. Genuine Christian faith reduces crime and promotes societal well-being.

Q: Why do some people reject God's grace?

Behind the rejection of grace is often human pride, the fear of losing one's own control, or false conceptions of God's character.

This page gathers my writings in which I address objections raised against Christianity, worldviews, scientific claims, atheism and the beliefs of modern people. I examine these topics from the perspectives of logic, philosophy, science, history and the Bible, aiming for honest and source‑based analysis.

The goal is to help the reader understand:

what kinds of assumptions different worldviews contain
why Christianity withstands critical examination
how atheism and naturalism attempt to explain reality — and where they fail
why many objections to Christianity are based on misunderstandings
how a person’s worldview affects what they consider to be true

Questions, Objections and the Rejection of Faith

Questions for the doubter and naysayer

Read the article: Qyuestions for the doubter and naysayer. This article addresses the most common questions and objections raised against the Christian faith. It helps the reader understand how many doubts are based on misunderstandings or incomplete information.

Six major lies

Read the article: Six major lies. This writing exposes six common misconceptions that influence people’s thinking about faith, science and reality. The article shows how these lies lead people away from knowing God.

Christian faith and prejudice

Read the article: Christian faith and prejudice. This article discusses how prejudices influence a person’s attitude toward Christianity. Many reject faith before they have even examined it.

Why grace is rejected?

Read the article: Why grace is rejected? This writing considers why people reject God’s grace even though it offers forgiveness and new life. The reasons often include pride, fear or false ideas about God.

People who reject God

Read the article: People who reject God. This article examines why some people reject God while others receive Him. It discusses the attitude of the heart and human responsibility.

Faith in people or faith in God?

Read the article: Disappointment with spiritual leaders and the church. This writing discusses why people often trust humans rather than God and how this affects their lives. Some abandon the Christian faith because of human shortcomings.

Accusations

Read the article: Accusations. This article addresses common accusations and labels used by atheists and opponents of the Christian faith.

Is society better without the Christian faith?

Read the article: Is society better without the Christian faith? This writing explains what happens when Jesus’ teachings — such as the principles of the Sermon on the Mount — are rejected. The alternatives are worse. When Christian faith is genuine, it leads to reduced crime and other positive developments.

Science, Worldview and Naturalism

The Scientific Worldview

Read the article: Scientific view of the world. Atheists often claim to have a scientific worldview. However, this worldview is based on belief and contradicts the evidence.

The world of science in review

Read the article: The world of science in review. This writing examines internal contradictions within the scientific community and how assumptions influence research results.

I was a science believer

Read the article: I was a science believer. Science‑believers think their position represents science, reason and critical thinking. Yet they rely on faith when explaining the origin of everything.

Naturalism or the closed universe

Read the article: Naturalism or the closed universe. This article discusses the naturalistic worldview and the thought patterns behind it. Naturalism is not scientific but a belief‑based view.

“I am scientific”

Read the article: "I am scientific". The belief in one’s own scientific superiority is one reason people turn away from God and the Christian faith. These individuals often have an atheistic worldview, but it is just as faith‑based as that of a typical believer. The evidence, however, clearly points toward the existence of God.

Worldviews in comparison

Read the article: Different worldviews in comparison. This writing compares different worldviews and evaluates their ability to explain reality. Faith is present in all worldviews, but they cannot all be true at the same time.

Worldviews in comparison: naturalism, pantheism, polytheism, theism

Read the article: Worldviews in comparison: naturalism, pantheism, polytheism, theism. This article discusses the most common worldviews: naturalism/atheism, pantheism, polytheism and theism.

Forms of theism in review

Read the article: Different forms of theism in review. This writing examines different forms of theism and explains why Christian theism is the most reasonable option.

Magic word

Read the article: Magic word. This article discusses the phrase “science says” and how it is used as an unquestioned authority. The label “fundamentalist” is also a common rhetorical card.

Beliefs of modern man

Read the article: Beliefs of modern man. Naturalism and belief in human evolution are modern trends in Western societies. But who is the real conservative? The issue can be viewed from different angles.

Atheism, Skepticism and Free‑Thinking

Dawkins and The God Delusion

Read the article: Dawkins and the God Delusion. This article evaluates Richard Dawkins’ claims against Christianity and exposes their weaknesses.

Shortcomings of atheism

Read the article: Shortcomings of atheism. This writing reveals the logical and philosophical problems of atheism and its inability to explain reality comprehensively. Atheism struggles to explain the existence of reason and morality.

A letter to freethinkers

Read the article: A letter to freethinkers. This article is a letter to free‑thinkers, addressing their worldview and their opposition to God.

Freethinking under analysis

Read the article: Freethinking under analysis. This writing evaluates the arguments of free‑thinkers and exposes their internal contradictions.

Skepsis

Read the article: An open letter to Skepsis ry. This article examines the claims of the skeptic movement and shows how skepticism can itself become an uncritical belief system.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Faith and Worldviews

✝️ The Rationality of Christianity

Is Christianity reasonable and well‑founded? Christianity withstands critical examination in light of logic, history and science. Many objections to Christianity are based on misunderstandings or incomplete information.

🔬 Science vs. Naturalism

How do the scientific worldview and naturalism differ? Atheistic naturalism is not science but a belief‑based view of a closed universe. Scientific research itself does not require an atheistic starting point, and evidence often points to the existence of God.

🧠 Atheism and Morality

Why can’t atheism explain morality or consciousness? Atheism struggles to explain the existence of reason and objective morality. If reality is merely random matter, morality and consciousness lack a solid foundation.

🪞 The Influence of Assumptions

How do assumptions affect what we consider true? A person’s worldview acts as a filter. If someone assumes beforehand that God does not exist, they interpret all scientific and historical evidence through that assumption — even when the evidence points elsewhere.

📢 Arguments of New Atheism

Are the objections raised by atheists like Richard Dawkins valid? The arguments of Dawkins and many other new atheists contain significant logical weaknesses and philosophical problems that do not withstand deeper analysis of Christianity’s truth.

🌌 Christian Theism as a Worldview

Why is Christian theism the most reasonable worldview? Compared to naturalism, pantheism or polytheism, Christian theism can explain reality comprehensively — including the origin of the universe, the complexity of life and the moral nature of humanity.

🕊️ Christianity and Society

Can society be better without Christianity? Rejecting Jesus’ teachings, such as the principles of the Sermon on the Mount, often leads to a moral vacuum. Genuine Christian faith reduces crime and promotes societal well‑being.

🧪 The Problem of Skepticism and “Science‑Belief”

What is the problem with skepticism and “science‑belief”? Skepticism can become an uncritical belief system that rejects all supernatural claims beforehand. Science‑believers often think they represent pure reason, even though their explanations of origins rely on faith.

💔 Rejecting Grace

Why do some people reject God’s grace? The rejection of grace often stems from human pride, fear of losing control or false ideas about God’s character.

🔍 The Scientific Worldview — Is It Scientific?

Is the “scientific worldview” always scientific? The phrase “science says” is often used as an unquestioned authority. In reality, many claims presented as “scientific” about the origin of the world are naturalistic beliefs, not experimental science.

About the Author – Jari Iivanainen

I have written numerous theological and historical articles dealing with the Christian faith, salvation, evolution theory, religions, worldviews, everyday life and ethical questions. My goal is to offer readers clear, well‑reasoned and respectful perspectives on spiritual and other topics. Above all, I hope that my writings will lead people toward salvation and the forgiveness of sins.

You can find more articles on the Writings page.