Description

Scripture Used: Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 20:25-28,

Quote: Christianity has been used throughout history as an excuse for some of the most brutal, heartless, and senseless atrocities known to man.  The historical examples are not difficult to recall: the Crusades; the Inquisitions; the witch-burnings; the Holocaust … I did not see much in Christianity that I considered to be worth the having. (Schei, as quoted in Strobel, p. 195)

Notes:

• Problem of violence
  • Response: lament
• Problem of character flaws
  • Response: Saved by Grace
• Problem of fanatics
  •   Response: willing servants of God and others

Gifts Christianity has Provided

• Dignity
• Compassion
• Literacy