Somebody once quipped that "good-person-ism" is the most common religious belief on the planet. But do all good people really go to heaven?
Tag: Short Answers
What Makes the Perfect Gift? | Andy Bannister
In this special Christmas episode of SHORT ANSWERS, Andy Bannister discovers the key to the perfect gift—and shows how the gift of Jesus that first Christmas meets every criteria. Happy Christmas from all of us at the Solas Centre for Public Christianity!
Why do so many people doubt that there is a God? | Andy Bannister
If God is real, why do so many people doubt his existence? In the latest episode of SHORT/ANSWERS, Andy Bannister explores doubt and scepticism, and asks whether it's as widespread as some people assume.
Can We Be Happy Without God? | Andy Bannister
Our culture encourages us to try to find ultimate happiness in things like food, sex, success, career or performance. But can those things really satisfy us?
Why are Humans so Curious? | Andy Bannister
From space travel to mountain exploration, human beings are inexhaustibly curious. But why? If we are just another animal, why do we put so much time and energy and resources into not merely survival and reproduction, but pursuing knowledge, adventure, and exploration?
Is Christianity Bad for the Environment? | Andy Bannister
Are Christians so focused on heaven they don't care about the earth? In a culture ever more concerned with environmental issues, Christians are often portrayed as unconcerned — or worse, even hostile to the natural world. But what does the gospel really have to say about the environment?
Are There Two Contradictory Views of God in the Bible? | Jonny Somerville
"The God of the Old Testament is a god of wrath and judgement; the God of the New Testament is a god of love and forgiveness!" How should Christians respond to those who claim that there are two utterly irreconcilable pictures of God in the Bible?
Are Christians Intolerant? | Andy Bannister
"How could a loving God send somebody to hell?" The latest SHORT/ANSWERS film tackles this common question—and in the process uncovers some surprising things about God, judgement, and love.
Why would a loving God send people to hell? | Andy Bannister
"How could a loving God send somebody to hell?" The latest SHORT/ANSWERS film tackles this common question—and in the process uncovers some surprising things about God, judgement, and love.
Do Christians need to be 100% certain? | Jonny Somerville
What should we do with doubts and questions? Can you have doubts and still be a Christian? Do Christians think they have all the answers? Jonny Somerville looks at doubt, certainty, faith and God, in our latest Short Answers.