Why should I not leave Christianity?

Answer

People who refuse to accept Christianity or who abandon the faith often mention one of three reasons for their decision. One common reason for leaving Christianity is having unresolved intellectual inquiries. These questions typically revolve around issues such as the problem of evil, harmonizing science with the Bible (e.g., the age of the universe), the exclusive truth claims of one faith over another, or similar theological concerns.

Another reason for people leaving Christianity relates to emotional factors. Frequently, individuals have had negative experiences with a church or a self-professed Christian, or they may have personally endured unfortunate circumstances. These encounters have left them feeling wounded and resentful.

A third prevalent reason for rejecting or departing from Christianity pertains to personal moral preferences. Some individuals may find the ethical requirements of the Bible personally unappealing or believe that the Christian faith does not align with current cultural norms.

While these reasons warrant exploration and contemplation, they do not constitute valid grounds for rejecting or abandoning Christianity. From a broader perspective, the Christian faith asserts two fundamental truths:

1. The existence of God.

2. The existence of Jesus, who rose from the dead.

If both of these claims are valid, then Christianity is true and should be accepted.

Regarding the existence of God, the only alternative to God as the reason for existence is that an impersonal, non-conscious, meaningless, purposeless, and amoral universe—which science indicates is not eternal—randomly produced personal, conscious, moral beings who seek meaning and purpose. Believing in this alternative requires much more faith than acknowledging an eternal Creator whose attributes align perfectly with those described in the Bible and observed in the world.

Concerning Jesus, there is no scholar or

Educated individuals who reject the existence of the historical Jesus and the fundamental aspects of His life. Here’s an intriguing fact: just as all educated historians acknowledge the existence of Jesus of Nazareth, they also concur on the fundamental occurrences related to His resurrection.

The historical facts such as Jesus being crucified under Pontius Pilate, His burial, the subsequent disappearance of His body after three days, the accounts of His appearances to various individuals and groups, and the martyrdom of all His disciples except one for preaching His resurrection are undisputed by historians—whether Christian or non-Christian—who have delved into the subject. While interpretations may vary regarding the reasons behind these events, the only alternative to resurrection is the hallucination hypothesis, which crumbles swiftly under scrutiny.

Therefore, while intellectual, emotional, or moral queries may arise concerning Christianity, if God and Jesus indeed exist, and Jesus rose from the dead, then one should accept Christianity and hold onto their faith.

Similarly, challenging inquiries emerge in the realm of science, yet scientists do not abandon their field simply because they cannot immediately address every single question. Instead, they persist in research, study, and learning until they uncover the sought-after answers. Christians should adopt a similar approach with their faith.

The sole justification for believing in something is its truthfulness—and there exists compelling evidence affirming the authenticity of the two primary pillars of the Christian faith.