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The “talking snake” argument against Christianity falls apart. Christianity doesn’t hinge on a literal snake speaking—it hinges on a coherent framework for understanding human nature, sin, and redemption. The Muslim woman in the story scoffs at the idea of evolution because it “sounds ridiculous.” But that is not a valid reason to reject it. Likewise, rejecting Christianity because “talking snakes sound silly” is an equally lazy dismissal. If a belief is supported by strong reasoning, evidence, and deep intellectual tradition, it deserves engagement beyond mere mockery.

Many accepted scientific facts also sound absurd at first glance:

• Time slows down when you move faster (relativity).
• Empty space isn’t empty (quantum vacuum fluctuations).
• A single cell evolved into

The idea that Christianity is losing men because it’s too soft assumes that men are primarily drawn to rigid, militaristic, or hierarchical structures. However, church decline in the West is part of a much larger trend of secularization that affects both men and women. Societal shifts—such as declining birth rates, increased individualism, and skepticism toward organized religion—play a bigger role than the tone of worship services. The argument also assumes that Christianity was once a hyper-masculine faith that has now become too gentle. However, Jesus himself preached love, forgiveness, and humility. Early Christianity grew largely because it emphasized charity, inclusion, and community—values that aren’t inherently “feminine” but are fundamental to human relationships.... (read more)

Please note: this is my first LW post/comment. Please let me know if I should respond differently - I'm super open to input.

Hey Aien,

I read your essay and found it very interesting- I wonder if it would be helpful to provide a Christian perspective on your belief. Here are a couple of resources I have found very interesting. They are both by a 20th-century author, scholar, theologian, radio personality, professor at Cambridge, tutor and fellow at Oxford, essayist, philosopher, poet, critic, lecturer, and novelist named CS Lewis. Enjoy!

https://www.basicincome.com/bp/files/Miracles-C_S_Lewis.pdf

https://www.orcuttchristian.org/Lewis CS - God_in_the_Dock.pdf (especially note chapter seven: Religion and Science, attatched below)

MIRACLES," SAID MY FRIEND, "OH, COME, SCIENCE HAS knocked the bottom out of... (read 760 more words →)