The War on Faith

The war on faith continues--and reveals itself as a overt hatred for God and those that follow God.  According to an article in the Times of London, dated July 8, 2008, a discovery of a tablet in the Dead Sea (and its interpretation) calls into question the validity of the death and resurrection of Christ (see article: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article4295804.ece)

I desire good scholarship and good investigations on the claims of Christ and the Bible.  I continue to be convinced that the historical record underscores the truth of God's Word, especially as it relates the the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  However, I think those that are unbelievers do a disservice to their cause when they use obviously poor or deceptive practices on archaeological and historical discoveries.  Even in the Times of London's article, it is obvious that the aim is to discredit Christianity rather than to discover the truth.

Instead of discouraging my beliefs, these militant atheist continue to strengthen my faith in the truth of God's Word.  Their attacks reveal something more sinister at work--they are in open rebellion to the obvious truth (see Romans 1:18 and following).  So, in the end, I welcome the investigation--what I want is honest work--not shady, deceptive practices that reveal dishonesty and hatred.