Who else believes in god?

This man straight away preached gospel to a group of atheists

Imagine, sitting in the comfort of your home thousands of miles away, and then being transported to one of the leading universities to watch and listen to some of the greatest minds debate. The internet is a wonderful thing.

*_"A little science distances you from God, but a lot of science brings you nearer to Him."_* - Louis Pasteur (Founder of microbiology and immunology)

"“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you." John 15:18

I love the Oxford Union because freedom of speech and the debate is its cornerstone.

I became a Christian at age 34. I was spiritual all my life, and my mother did her best to guide me, but my father was not around. It took me a long time to return to my father (in heaven and on earth) but once I did it felt amazing! This video feels so important. Being a Chrisitan became uncool and even bad somehow in America. What a shame.

He’s such a jolly man. I love listening to his debates and speeches. God truly works through this man. I’m grateful for John Lennox, he’s taught me a tremendous amount of knowledge

OxfordUnion: Has an intellectial yet respectful and coherent debate KZfaq comments: Theists and Atheists debunked each other 100 times with paragraphs as long as the Bible itself, ultimately resorting to insulting each other for existing *And that is why they are up there in Oxford, and we are down here, in a pointless comment section*

1:36 that sound scared the shit outta meA

His five arguments timestamped: 0:28 Science requires the existence of God (A lawgiver being a condition for law in nature) 3:57 Logic thinking requires the existence of God (A brain having evolved only out of survival not being a reliable source of reason) 6:45 Morality requires the existence of God (A person only being more than just matter and having a fundamental value if God exists) 8:47 Meaning in life requires the existence of God (The relationship with him being the goal of life) 12:30 Hope for ultimate justice requires the existence of God (A judgement after death only being possible through Jesus Christ)

I absolutely do!!! “They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator-who is forever praised. Amen. Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts.” Romans 1:25-26 Praise Him who is worthy to be praised 🙏🏾 Praise His holy name 🙏🏾

We can only know God by revelation in the heart. There is no other way. I used to believe in God, and did all the right 'churchy' things from traditional to charismatic, but God took me through the cross. He brought me so low that I even denied Him, but in that darkness I confessed I knew nothing let alone who He was, or if even if He existed. It was then He revealed Himself to me. I know Him, not because of what I did, but purely because of His grace. I did not chose to know Him, He chose to know me.

"God does not compete. Agency does not compete with mechanism and law". That is a statement to really think about.

1. If the universe needs a Cause to exist, why doesn't God? 2. If god can exist with out cause. Why can't the universe? 3. Aren't we taking the rules of the universe, applying them to a time before the universe, where they may not apply?

So eloquently elaborated and beautifully presented with humble attitude. In return, I myself am humbled by the words that the Professor John Lennox spoke.

Sharing God in a room full of atheists. Great respect for you Mr John Lennox.

He is not only a spiritual man but also a brilliant man.

JL is a class act and gentleman and spot on!

Psalm 84:2 ""My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God".

"Whoever publically acknowledges me, I will do the same for him before my Father in the Kingdom of Heaven, whoever rejects me so shall I reject them"

“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭1:22‬ ‭KJV

"This World may be a poor example to serve as a prove for God, but the mind that can realize this is a good example of God's existence." - Alexander S. Schreiber

John Lennox presents clear, concise, and articulate arguments like no one else

Even if you don't agree with him, you have to agree that he has a great voice and charming mannerisms.

The greatest that ever lived; He had no servants, yet they called Him Master. He had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. He had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet Kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He had no crime, yet they crucified Him. He had no need, yet He forgave them as they mocked. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today. His name is Jesus Christ and He is the Saviour of the world.

What a brilliant speech! God bless him and those who listens to his message!

i'm so glad i was guided to John's lectures about God i struggle sometimes with my belief John has really helped!

God saved me 3 years ago after the sudden death of my father. One miraculous event after another to save me from ending it all. God loves us all

What a knowledgable yet humble man. A rarity in our times.

I find it interesting that the debate he describes with his atheist friends sound like the debates I have with mine. The spiritual is the spiritual no matter what our education. Love John Lennox.

Psalm 16:8 "I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall no be shaken."

1:37 rip headphones users

“The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament proclaims the handiwork of His hands.” (Psalm 19:1)

We love you Professor Lennox! Greetings from Austria ✝

Hallelujah! Praise God for He made us to gaze upon His majesty and sovereignty. The Almighty God reigns in all of His wisdom forever and ever. What a privilege to be chosen by the Son of God and to be called His friends, His children. In spite of our weakness, in spite of our sin, in spite of all that could possibly tear us away from Him, His love is stronger before the foundation of the Universe. His legacy shall live eternally in our hearts, when we are finally reunited in glory. We shall wait patiently until He comes from the clouds, no matter the cost, no matter what the world may say, no matter what comes against us. Glory to God from now on, and forever more. Knowing this Wonderful and Magnificent God makes me jump for joy and sound the praises of the Lamb!

This wasn't the strongest speech I've seen Lennox (or anybody) give for why God exists. But there is a great subtlety to what Lennox was doing that most commentators here seem to have missed. They complain that he did not provide any scientific or mathematical evidence, completely missing that Lennox has end-run around that by arguing that 1) the existence of God is the only reason that the universe is rationally intelligible, and 2) God is a personal being and therefore we encounter Him most profoundly not through rational argument but through personal relationship. Lennox wasn't attempting to provide scientific evidence for God. He was challenging the epistemological assumptions of materialistic atheism. He said it right at the end: these are my reasons for why God should be trusted. Not merely that God exists, but why God is trustworthy to be in relationship with.

"He who thinks half-heartedly will not believe in God; but he who really thinks has to believe in God" -Isaac Newton

Wow, this speech by John is undoubtedly one of his best! Such a unique blend of humility and brilliance, coupled with a common-sense approach. He's not just a scholar, but also a humble man of faith, and a great friend! 🙌🎩📚 #JohnLennox #InspiringSpeaker #HumbleAndBrilliant

1. Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. 2. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. 3. Is he both able and willing? Then why does evil exist? 4. Is he neither able nor willing? Then he's irrelevant. - Epicurus

One of the finest Irish minds there has ever been in recent times. A joy to listen to.

"choosing between science and God is like choosing between Henry Ford and the motorcar" well said.... one is the creator and one is the creation.

John Lennox, a brilliant mind created by The Mind behind everything.

Fantastic. I love hearing him speak.

He’s a very eloquent speaker.

God bless Brother John Lennox as he preaches the eternal Gospel.

I am thereby humbled that God is man-made. We are Gods.

As I watch this video, I am going to address the main points he makes. In addition, I'd like to apologise for any grammar/ spelling mistakes I make- both are not my strong point. 1. The x/y point. A classic, and has links to Aquinas's Cosmological argument. Lennox here is essentially arguing for a necessary being that was the first cause for everything else in existence. However, he must then address the question of how a being can be a necessary cause. Often answers include: "He is omnipotent". We then look to Flew's falsification principle, the argument that he is "omnipotent" is infalsifiable as we can continue to re-configurate the nature of God and what he is capable of, thus God "dies a death of a thousand qualifcations". 2. The point regarding evolution leading us to hold the reasoning abilities to believe in a God. Okay, so obviously this is a hard point to repute. Atheists nor theists have an absolute answer to explain why we have the cognitive abilities we do, rather than not having them at all. Thus, I don't believe that he is entirely wrong, I just feel as though the assumption he relies upon is too great. I think Ockham's razor is an important factor to bring in here, Lennox here relies on the belief that because we don't have a reason for this phenomenon, that it must be due to the guiding of an omnipotent being. The problem with this is, is that I could equally argue for the epicurean thesis and say something like "Us existing is out of pure chance given the billions upon billions of chances the universe had to create life", and given the pure size and age of the universe, this argument is as valid as Lennox's. He also makes a point about whether all of our judgement is incorrect as our evolution has not been guided by an omniscient being. Once again, this is another infalsifiable argument. As we have no strong evidence regarding the existence of God, we could argue that our belief in God is the result of misguided evolution, and the truth is actually something else. Perhaps we have not evolved enough yet to have the level of reasoning skills we require to truly understand why we're here. Thus, Lennox here also relies upon the assumption that our reasoning abilities are actually developed enough to grasp a level of truth. 3. Science can be done because us and the natural world are both created by the same creator. This argument feels like another reach to be honest. I could equally argue that because we and nature both stem from the same big bang then we are able to understand science. Again and again in this debate, Lennox simply relies on the assumption of God's existence in comparison to anything else. I could also digress and move instead to the logical contradictions that God holds. E.g. his omnipotence and his omnibenevolence, or whether he is eternal or everlasting etc. But I won't, as that is not the focus of the debate. Yet still, I wish he would start addressing his assumptions- but lets see what else he goes onto eh? Ethics next! 4. His point on God being a source of morality. I could argue this is blatant elitism in a sense, a belief that only Western philosophers were able to devise a proper and good ethical system. He didn't specify what these actual ethical/ moral values were, so I'm going to take a gander and assume he means the 10 commandments- as what Christian actually follows the Old Testament? I hope all of your clothing is of one fabric! Okay so, lets take "treat others just as you want to be treated" Luke 6:31. A pretty standard saying, most people don't even know it's from the bible. However, this basic ethical mantra has been observed in a multitude of societies untouched by Christian colonialism. E.g. ancient, Pre-Christian paganism tends to go by the saying "If it harms none, do what you will". Arguably quite similar the Bible quote we mentioned before. Not to mention, acts like murder and stealing are outlawed in pretty much every society today regardless of whether they are Christian or not. Kindness is not a Christian value, it is a human value, and I believe it is a great offence to go round parading the belief that it is solely the product of a singular religion. 5. His analysis of the cake. Barely even going to address this one, I guess it lies in Aristotle's efficient cause- who made it? Or potentially Paley's teleological argument. This idea that if something complex were to be presented infront of you, there must be a reason for its creation and thus a creator. Hume debunks this one pretty easily with his aptness of analogy criticism. Whilst it could be a complex cake, it could also be a dandelion. A dandelion is arguably far more complex than a cake, yet has no specific creator and often just grows out pure randomness. The Earth could be the exact same. 6. Not a point. He just says a lot about resurrection and salvation, feels a bit more like a sermon than an analytical debate but I'll acknowledge that I listened anyway. 7. Okay he actually makes a point on his resurrection, arguing that if it is not true Christianity is false. I'm not sure on what his point is here, but he's wasted almost 2 minutes re-iterating what the Bible is and referencing a rather pointless quote on how rationalism fails concerning the resurrection. This debate is starting to feel less and less critical as it goes on. 8. He believes in God because he trusts him due to Jesus's resurrection. Once again, no proof of said resurrection, entirely based on the faith argument, as Dawkins says the "great cop out". 9. Okay he chats a lot about the Problem of Evil. He essentially argues that without God atheists have no hope. Quite symbolically, Lennox here is making the same failure that Plato did with his theory of the forms. Plato is unhappy at the state of the world and thus looks for hope/ stability elsewhere. Yet Karl Popper criticises him for this, of attempting to find stability in a world for the pure sake of it. Again, not a valid argument for the existence of God. 10. Jesus creates an ultimate justice. This is getting a bit silly now. Any ancient religion could have claimed for justice, doesn't mean their particular understanding of God is real. Just because there is an absence of something of the world doesn't necessitate good reason for it to exist in a hypothetical, unverifiable form. This just feels like wishful thinking. To conclude, I am not saying that God could never exist, or that it is entirely improbable. I am agnostic, I simply don't know. But what I am saying is that if you are to argue for a supreme being, you must rely on logic rather than arrogance in your own belief. Do not tell me that I am arrogant, for not believing in something that holds no logical foundation. The irony is unbelievable. Anyways, I basically just used this as blurting for my alevel rs exam on Monday to be honest. But if anyone has any criticisms/ other points I'd love to hear :)

This world needs more solid Christians to stand up and speak their faith without fear. God bless this man.

I know one truth which i believe , Jesus Christ gave his life for my sins , redeemed me and showed me the path of salvation . He bought me by His love

It's harder to believe that life and everything we have came from nothing, than to believe in God.

Prof John Lennox's passion for God is unequal to contemporary scientists that I know. May God bless Prof John Lennox for spreading His word and making God Himself known to others.

I am in no way an academic, but I thoroughly enjoy the Oxford Union because it gives attention to both sides of an issue without discrimination. All the best!

You just can't dislike John Lennox. We all love him :)

Very good argument. His book Miracles is the fruit of similar debates: the Veritas Forum at Harvard, and is worth reading. I am thankful that some of the greatest scientific minds were Christians and did not see a competition.

Sve sto kaze profesor sada ja to pricam vec vise od 30 godina,nauka samo dokazuje postojanje BOGA i to apsolutno zivoga i visoko intelegentnog slava BOGU ADONAJI ELOHiM

"God is not distant from our human suffering, but (by Jesus Christ dying on the cross) has become part of it." So profound. Takes the question of suffering to one of an unthinkable level.

A powerful sermon from a scientist

I especially like the fact he pointed out what happens to truth when commercial enterprises or nations feel threatened and then failed to apply that to religions also. I would assume one so clearly learned would understand critical thinking. Curious.

When I hear this man's voice, I get closer to God. God is using John to show his glory.

Strange how those who deny the existance of God will at the same time accept that 'intellegent life must exist elsewhere in the universe'. They also will agree that we only have very limited knowledge of what we experience in our three dimensional world and that physical matter may only be a tiny part of what else exists. As Socrates said "All I know is that I do NOT know"

He sounds like a(n) old character in the elder scrolls series

_It is the perfection of God's works that they are all done with the greatest simplicity. He is the God of order and not of confusion._ *Newton*

I'm listening 🎧 from Zanzibar Tanzania 🇹🇿, Prof is so helpful and eloquent enough to be understood by any rational being. Un Saludo para Xekax.

Because of the overwhelming evidence of resurrection of Jesus Christ the deciples saw with their own eyes the twelve deciples started preaching boldly about the salvation of God through Jesus Christ to all over the world..and eleven of them died as martyrs. So Christianity spread all over the world rapidly in spite of the opposition. Praise be to God. 🙏

Richard Dawkins sitting in the second row doesn't appear to be happy. lol

'We thought that we could abolish God and retain a value for human beings we found we couldn't and we murdered many of them!'....made so much sense in today's world!

In very brief, Science is all about the explanation of God's knowledge. 👍

This is a nice place we’re both sides respect each other, and are allowed to talk.

always find that mathematical minds think similarly and thoroughly it's always a pleasure listening to them

I read Noam Chomsky, not a man of faith, his words. I now I see this man. This man can lead Chomsky to God because they, being so brilliant, are so humble to tell atheist scientists to their face that they are sitting in a void that no brainstorming can fill but something, (someone to Lennox and me), beyond human understanding, namely God.

Anyone else notice how he finishes the quote from Psalm 111 at 1:11

Those people by their suits alone make me feel dumb .

There are many videos in YT asking the question, "Does God Exist ?" but don`t allow comments. I will not listen to such videos. If I`m not allowed the courtesy of replying I don`t see why I should give those videos my time. Naturally this is not one of those videos.

Philosophy is like being in a dark room and looking for a black cat. Metaphysics is like being in a dark room and looking for a black cat that isn't there. Theology is like being in a dark room and looking for a black cat that isn't there, and shouting "I found it!" Science is like being in a dark room looking for a black cat while using a flashlight. Social Science is like being in a dark room suspecting from the beginning that there is a black cat somewhere, and emerging from the room with scratches on the forearm as vindication.

Psalm 90:1 "Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations"

I thank God for people like you who have the courage to speak you mind out and state the truth ! Brovo !!!

Just discovered this man. What an amazing speaker. Love his passion in his belief of God. Gives me encouragement and hope

Is something good because God said it's good, or is it good despite God saying it's good? These aren't the same things.

WE Koreans Welcome John Lennox and Real Professors like him ❤

I’ve been scrolling down the comments section, and I wanna say something real quick to anyone who may or may not have seen the way I’ve replied: 1: I am NOT an atheist. I am religious, and have been for a long time. 2: Despite having faith, I STILL RESPECT OTHERS’ OPINIONS. I can’t stand the judging replies to non-religious commenters. Sure, you might not believe the non-religious comments, but that doesn’t mean you should put them down. 3: PEOPLE HAVE THEIR OWN OPINIONS. This ties in with what I just said, and I seriously can’t stress this enough. I’m not defending or condemning any commenters, but PEOPLE WILL STILL BELIEVE WHAT THEY BELIEVE. JUST RESPECT OTHERS’ OPINIONS. Just a little something I wanted to say. Thanks for reading! :p edit: didn’t realize my comment would actually start a discussion! anyway, my point still stands, pls don’t be rude to atheists or theists because that’s just stupid :)

The problem isn't God. The problem is...... The people furthest from God(Religions) claim to know him, while the people closest to God(Scientists) don't even believe he's there.

Faith ……….. there we go. Credibility lost.

Listening to this gives me so much joy!

Thank God Almighty for John Lennox..I think the Lord God is using Him to explain the Science Discoveries through the works of God's creation..Amen🖒

Thankful for men like John Lennox.

I grew up in church but have doubts about God's existence. The fact that he (God) speaks to people in private and the people deliver the message in public. And he is selective about whom he speaks to. He does miracles that cannot be reproduced on demand. The fact that prayer works when accompanied by something else i.e. pray but take medicine. And his people have to work had to prove his existence to the point of killing each other and civilizations in his name. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

He is wonderful... Man who has known truth

I love how a university professor says he believes in God. It destroys Richard Dawkins theory no scientist would be in that nonsense.

Funny how atheists just attack the person and spit out all these vile insults instead of coming up with a coherent counterargument. Who's irrational?

Everyone: How? What scientific explanation do you have? John: GOD DID!!!

Look at what religion do to people. A grown educated man, stating proudly as an achievement "I believe in Santa, because if no Santa why presents?"... Isn't it a shame?

Godly man with courage....Live well sir.

People need more of this.

I don't know you or what you've been through, but you matter. I grew up in church always hearing about God but I decided to do my own thing. Smoking weed and chasing girls, among other things. I did it for years and I was depressed for years..but one day a little while after being arrested and not even touching weed for a while, I lost control of my body. While still being fully conscious, God started speaking to me and He said "follow me or die." He scared me straight, for years I had the opportunity to accept Jesus as Lord but I never did, so God had to wake me up. After all these years I'm glad God said what He said. It was like someone pushing another person out of the way of a speeding car, to the person that was pushed it might seem rude.. but after that person gets a hold of themselves and looks back, they will realize that they needed to be pushed. Jesus Christ loves you and so do I. God bless you

After watching Professor Millican and Dr. Shermer along with Professor Lennox. I'm predisposed to Hope. In that I have Hope that there is more to my finite existence. I also hope and truly believe all of these high-minded people intend goodwill to all. However, I am not naive in that there are people and some in power today and throughout history who only strive toward personal gratification and the masses be damned. So YES, it is hope that Dr. Shermer clearly explains has been used to exploit people throughout history and even now. I do agree the masses are easily duped into all sorts of distractions and misdirection. Reasonably explaining the historical manifestation of the gods and belief systems. But that does not disprove the existence of God whatever our understanding of the deity is as each of us are intellectually limited individuals of various degree. Moreover, it is HOPE in a higher power, as flawed as it may be in our own rights, that a conscience and agency outside of one's physical being is incomprehensible and fantastic beyond my understanding. It is that concept to which I'd rather lean into, opposed to one day ceasing to exist altogether. Yes! That is my Hope. Is the existence of good and evil and equivalency to the wind and a predator Shermer? YES! I'll make the assertation that those who reject even the notion of God or that they are in fact a god in their own write are indeed the unknowing predators. Does an eagle believe it’s a predator? No, but the field mouse understands this implicitly. Therefore, we hopeful should be on guard as blindly ignoring the proclamation that God does NOT exist is both deadly and hopeless. I vote YES, GOD exists.

In a world of evil, is it better that love be a possibility? or that it remain impossible? No matter what levels of evil we see; love still has the power to prevail. God Is love.

This speech is not merely a product of intellectualism. Only someone truly in the Holy Spirit can exercise this level of wisdom and kerygma. Paying close attention to this speech, the delivery, the style, and the speaker reminds one of Paul the Apostle. Great job there, Professor Lennox.

A force you've never seen, a being that has no independent tangible evidence, a being that requires "belief" rather than understanding, I could go on. Just because you can't see it, smell it, taste it, touch it, hear it, sense it in anyway, doesn't mean it exists. Don't confuse mass hysteria with proof. Don't confuse a book written by humans, translated many many times, revised many times, to be proof of anything.

To those who have no faith,no evidence is possible. To those who have faith,no evidence is necessary.