Rational Theism

Over the centuries, Christianity has had much influence and respect in the history of philosophical thought, but that changed with the secularization of academia in the last two centuries. The rationality of theistic belief found itself under attack from philosophers such as David Hume and Immanuel Kant.  Christians, who had by this time neglected the commandment to love God with all their mind and had instead focused on an emotionally based faith, were unable to respond to their devastating criticisms. Consequently, they retreated from public discourse and reduced Christianity to a mere personal preference. As rational theists who believe that God truly exists, we see the need to erase this public perception and answer the Biblical command to always be ready to give a defense for the hope that is within us (1 Peter 3:15).

Originally founded in April 2007 as SCAE Ministries, Rational Theism is a site dedicated toward providing a rational defense of Christian theism.  With the advent of the blog, a group of Christian high school and college students joined the RT team to combat the forces of irrationality with hopes of showing them that good philosophy can be found in Christ.