Leaflet Sources
Below is a list of 40 sources for the 40 different reasons listed on the leaflet a Street Chaplain may have just handed you. Click on the link that's below each statement and you can read an article supporting the nature of the argument made on the leaflet.* Scroll down to see our recommended booklist for further reading.
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1. Anthropological reason:
The uniqueness of personal beings must be a result of a personal cause.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_284.cfm
2. Archaeological:
The existence of 53 Bible characters have been confirmed.
https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/50-people-in-the-bible-confirmed-archaeologically/
3. Astronomical:
Earth is in a perfect position in the solar system to support life.
http://sherriseligson.com/how-the-earths-unique-planetary-position-shows-us-gods-design/
4. Biblical:
Jesus’ birth, death & resurrection was prophesied 400 years earlier.
http://www1.cbn.com/biblestudy/biblical-prophecies-fulfilled-by-jesus
5. Biological:
The Earth’s biology is too complex to be merely caused by gene mutation.
https://evolutionnews.org/2013/04/genetics_is_too/
6. Chemical:
The order of the elements on the Periodic Table mimics the order of God’s creation.
http://periodictable-creation-bible.com/p_introduction.htm
7. Conscientiological:
We have a conscience that reminds us of right and wrong.
https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/does-conscience-point-towards-the-existence-of-god/5537/
8. Corroboration:
66 books, 40 authors, 3 languages, 3 continents, spanning 1500yrs–yet Bible is consistent.
https://overviewbible.com/authors-who-wrote-bible/
9. Cosmological:
The universe can’t be an infinite continuum of causes.
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/cosmological-argument/
10. Criminological:
The prevalence of criminality is consistent with original sin.
https://antiguaobserver.com/a-biblical-perspective-on-crime-and-punishment/
11. Digital:
Even a computer simulation needs an automatous force to create the simulation.
https://erraticwisdom.com/2008/03/03/computers-and-god
12. Documental:
Jesus’ life is the best attested to in all ancient manuscripts.
https://www.bethinking.org/jesus/ancient-evidence-for-jesus-from-non-christian-sources
13. Emotional:
We still experience purpose despite claims the world is purely material.
http://www.dioceseduluth.org/blog/the-northern-cross/liz-hoefferle-the-desire-for-god-is-written-in-the-human-heart
14. Ethical:
Moral laws need a lawgiver.
https://www.rzim.org/read/just-thinking-magazine/must-the-moral-law-have-a-lawgiver
15. Extra-terrestrial:
If Aliens exist, by definition, they are either still god-like or are created.
https://www.bethkping.org/human-life/christianity-space-and-aliens
16. Geographical:
The Bible said the Earth is round before geographers did.
https://answersingenesis.org/astronomy/earth/does-bible-teach-earth-flat/
17. Historical:
Human history points to an unseen hand controlling the destiny of nations.
http://knowyourbible.com.au/god-controls-the-destiny-of-the-nations/ (listen)
18. Linguistical:
‘Evolution from apes’ contradicts the emergence of 20 different language families.
https://creation.com/the-tower-of-babel-account-affirmed-by-linguistics
19. Mathematical:
The probability of the dimensionless constants tuning existence is infinitesimally small.
https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/how-the-fine-tuning-of-the-universe-points-to-god/5171/
20. Media:
Good news from common people doesn’t spread globally unless it’s credible.
https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1-300/the-spread-of-the-early-church-11629561.html
21. Medical:
Medical & hygiene instructions given to Moses predate modern discoveries.
https://www.proclaimanddefend.org/2012/05/14/medical-science-and-the-law-of-moses/
22. Metaphysical:
Something cannot come from nothing.
https://www.bethinking.org/is-there-a-creator/ex-nihilo-nihil-fit-out-of-nothing-nothing-comes
23. Martial:
Unlike other religions, Christ wins hearts, not wars.
https://www.premierchristianity.com/Past-Issues/2016/June-2016/Muslims-turning-to-Christ-a-global-phenomenon
24. Missiological:
Jesus’ love via missionaries has transformed the developing world.
https://tifwe.org/how-christian-missionaries-changed-the-world-for-the-better/
25. Moral:
There is no evil without good.
https://www.theologynetwork.org/christian-beliefs/doctrine-of-god/starting-out/augustine-on-evil.htm
26. Ontological:
If God is greater than us, He’s greater than our imagination.
https://www.gotquestions.org/ontological-argument.html
27. Professional:
Historians acknowledge that Jesus existed.
http://reasonsforjesus.com/jesus-exist-scholars-agree-certainly-existed/
28. Philological:
The Bible’s use of language shows a deep understanding of humanity.
http://evidenceforchristianity.org/if-god-understands-my-humanity-and-sinful-nature-better-than-i-do-why-does-he-still-hold-me-accountable-for-what-i-cannot-help-doing/
29. Physics:
Quantum mechanics also accepts that we see things because of what is unseen.
https://www.beliefnet.com/news/science-religion/2001/12/the-unseen-dimensions-that-may-govern-existence.aspx
30. Probabilistical:
It requires more ‘faith’ to believe the laws of science were created by chance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPqq6fr2CF4 (watch)
31. Psychological:
Humans have an instinct to worship God.
http://godevidence.com/2010/12/ok-i-want-numbers-what-is-the-probability-the-universe-is-the-result-of-chance/
32. Psychological:
Humans have an instinct to worship God.
https://carm.org/does-islam-teach-salvation-works
33. Scientific:
More scientific data supports intelligent design than not.
http://www.faithandevolution.org/topics/intelligent-design/scientific-evidence-for-id.php
34. Sociological:
Belief in God is universal in time, place, culture & society.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/8510711/Belief-in-God-is-part-of-human-nature-Oxford-study.html
35. Spiritual:
Spiritual reality is a universal belief, which many have experienced.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/12/believe.aspx
36.Technological:
A watch or phone can’t assemble by accident, like God’s creation.
http://iecn.com/william-paley-uses-watch-analogy-to-argue-existence-of-god-intelligent-design-of-universe/
37. Teleological:
Something had to design an ordered universe.
https://www.gotquestions.org/teleological-argument.html
38. Testimonial:
Christian faith has radically changed millions of hearts.
https://www.bethinking.org/does-god-exist/is-religious-experience-evidence-for-god (listen)
39. Trilemma:
Jesus was either a Liar, Lunatic or Lord. Only Lord makes sense.
https://www.josh.org/jesus-liar-lunatic-lord/
40. A Loving reason:
‘For God so loved the world that He gave his only son.’ - John 3:16
https://peacewithgod.net/mobile/john-316-what-does-it-mean-mobile/
The uniqueness of personal beings must be a result of a personal cause.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_284.cfm
2. Archaeological:
The existence of 53 Bible characters have been confirmed.
https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/50-people-in-the-bible-confirmed-archaeologically/
3. Astronomical:
Earth is in a perfect position in the solar system to support life.
http://sherriseligson.com/how-the-earths-unique-planetary-position-shows-us-gods-design/
4. Biblical:
Jesus’ birth, death & resurrection was prophesied 400 years earlier.
http://www1.cbn.com/biblestudy/biblical-prophecies-fulfilled-by-jesus
5. Biological:
The Earth’s biology is too complex to be merely caused by gene mutation.
https://evolutionnews.org/2013/04/genetics_is_too/
6. Chemical:
The order of the elements on the Periodic Table mimics the order of God’s creation.
http://periodictable-creation-bible.com/p_introduction.htm
7. Conscientiological:
We have a conscience that reminds us of right and wrong.
https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/does-conscience-point-towards-the-existence-of-god/5537/
8. Corroboration:
66 books, 40 authors, 3 languages, 3 continents, spanning 1500yrs–yet Bible is consistent.
https://overviewbible.com/authors-who-wrote-bible/
9. Cosmological:
The universe can’t be an infinite continuum of causes.
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/cosmological-argument/
10. Criminological:
The prevalence of criminality is consistent with original sin.
https://antiguaobserver.com/a-biblical-perspective-on-crime-and-punishment/
11. Digital:
Even a computer simulation needs an automatous force to create the simulation.
https://erraticwisdom.com/2008/03/03/computers-and-god
12. Documental:
Jesus’ life is the best attested to in all ancient manuscripts.
https://www.bethinking.org/jesus/ancient-evidence-for-jesus-from-non-christian-sources
13. Emotional:
We still experience purpose despite claims the world is purely material.
http://www.dioceseduluth.org/blog/the-northern-cross/liz-hoefferle-the-desire-for-god-is-written-in-the-human-heart
14. Ethical:
Moral laws need a lawgiver.
https://www.rzim.org/read/just-thinking-magazine/must-the-moral-law-have-a-lawgiver
15. Extra-terrestrial:
If Aliens exist, by definition, they are either still god-like or are created.
https://www.bethkping.org/human-life/christianity-space-and-aliens
16. Geographical:
The Bible said the Earth is round before geographers did.
https://answersingenesis.org/astronomy/earth/does-bible-teach-earth-flat/
17. Historical:
Human history points to an unseen hand controlling the destiny of nations.
http://knowyourbible.com.au/god-controls-the-destiny-of-the-nations/ (listen)
18. Linguistical:
‘Evolution from apes’ contradicts the emergence of 20 different language families.
https://creation.com/the-tower-of-babel-account-affirmed-by-linguistics
19. Mathematical:
The probability of the dimensionless constants tuning existence is infinitesimally small.
https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/how-the-fine-tuning-of-the-universe-points-to-god/5171/
20. Media:
Good news from common people doesn’t spread globally unless it’s credible.
https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1-300/the-spread-of-the-early-church-11629561.html
21. Medical:
Medical & hygiene instructions given to Moses predate modern discoveries.
https://www.proclaimanddefend.org/2012/05/14/medical-science-and-the-law-of-moses/
22. Metaphysical:
Something cannot come from nothing.
https://www.bethinking.org/is-there-a-creator/ex-nihilo-nihil-fit-out-of-nothing-nothing-comes
23. Martial:
Unlike other religions, Christ wins hearts, not wars.
https://www.premierchristianity.com/Past-Issues/2016/June-2016/Muslims-turning-to-Christ-a-global-phenomenon
24. Missiological:
Jesus’ love via missionaries has transformed the developing world.
https://tifwe.org/how-christian-missionaries-changed-the-world-for-the-better/
25. Moral:
There is no evil without good.
https://www.theologynetwork.org/christian-beliefs/doctrine-of-god/starting-out/augustine-on-evil.htm
26. Ontological:
If God is greater than us, He’s greater than our imagination.
https://www.gotquestions.org/ontological-argument.html
27. Professional:
Historians acknowledge that Jesus existed.
http://reasonsforjesus.com/jesus-exist-scholars-agree-certainly-existed/
28. Philological:
The Bible’s use of language shows a deep understanding of humanity.
http://evidenceforchristianity.org/if-god-understands-my-humanity-and-sinful-nature-better-than-i-do-why-does-he-still-hold-me-accountable-for-what-i-cannot-help-doing/
29. Physics:
Quantum mechanics also accepts that we see things because of what is unseen.
https://www.beliefnet.com/news/science-religion/2001/12/the-unseen-dimensions-that-may-govern-existence.aspx
30. Probabilistical:
It requires more ‘faith’ to believe the laws of science were created by chance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPqq6fr2CF4 (watch)
31. Psychological:
Humans have an instinct to worship God.
http://godevidence.com/2010/12/ok-i-want-numbers-what-is-the-probability-the-universe-is-the-result-of-chance/
32. Psychological:
Humans have an instinct to worship God.
https://carm.org/does-islam-teach-salvation-works
33. Scientific:
More scientific data supports intelligent design than not.
http://www.faithandevolution.org/topics/intelligent-design/scientific-evidence-for-id.php
34. Sociological:
Belief in God is universal in time, place, culture & society.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/8510711/Belief-in-God-is-part-of-human-nature-Oxford-study.html
35. Spiritual:
Spiritual reality is a universal belief, which many have experienced.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/12/believe.aspx
36.Technological:
A watch or phone can’t assemble by accident, like God’s creation.
http://iecn.com/william-paley-uses-watch-analogy-to-argue-existence-of-god-intelligent-design-of-universe/
37. Teleological:
Something had to design an ordered universe.
https://www.gotquestions.org/teleological-argument.html
38. Testimonial:
Christian faith has radically changed millions of hearts.
https://www.bethinking.org/does-god-exist/is-religious-experience-evidence-for-god (listen)
39. Trilemma:
Jesus was either a Liar, Lunatic or Lord. Only Lord makes sense.
https://www.josh.org/jesus-liar-lunatic-lord/
40. A Loving reason:
‘For God so loved the world that He gave his only son.’ - John 3:16
https://peacewithgod.net/mobile/john-316-what-does-it-mean-mobile/
*ROCK Street Chaplains does not necessarily support the full content on the websites referenced.
Recommended booklist for further reading:
An Introduction to Intelligent Design – Dr Alistair Noble
Can Science explain Everything? – Prof John Lennox
Evidence of God – Lee Strobel
Explore Evolution – Dr Stephen C Meyer
Has Science buried God - Prof John Lennox
Seven days that changed the world – R M Strong
The Dawkins Letters – Rev David Robertson
The Delusion of Evolution – Various
*The Reason for God – Dr Timothy Keller*
Can Science explain Everything? – Prof John Lennox
Evidence of God – Lee Strobel
Explore Evolution – Dr Stephen C Meyer
Has Science buried God - Prof John Lennox
Seven days that changed the world – R M Strong
The Dawkins Letters – Rev David Robertson
The Delusion of Evolution – Various
*The Reason for God – Dr Timothy Keller*