A Christian and an Atheist Discuss Truth

Peter Demos welcomes atheist author David G. McAfee for an open conversation about God, suffering, science and morality. Rather than avoiding disagreement, they examine the foundational beliefs shaping their different conclusions. David describes growing up in a conservative Christian home, questioning biblical accounts and eventually becoming an agnostic atheist. He also explains how becoming a father affected his sense of connection, spirituality and meaning without changing his disbelief in God. Peter and David discuss the problem of evil, the origin of the universe and the limits of scientific knowledge. They then examine whether morality is objective or created through cultural agreement. The conversation concludes with the identity of Jesus. David considers Jesus a meaningful moral teacher while questioning whether the Gospel accounts preserve His divine claims accurately. Peter argues that Christ's teaching cannot be separated from His declaration of authority. 📘 Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 🔗 Follow Peter Demos: 🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos 🔗 Connect with David G. McAfee: 📘 Author information and books: https://us.macmillan.com/author/davidgmcafee 📖 Hi, I'm an Atheist!: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250782090/hiimanatheist/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDavidGMcAfee 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgmcafee 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/DavidGMcAfee In this conversation: David's departure from Christianity Atheism, fatherhood and meaning The problem of evil Christian hope after death The origin of the universe Science and philosophy Objective morality The identity of Jesus If morality is determined by society, on what basis can we condemn a society that embraces injustice? Follow or subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times for conversations about biblical truth, faith and Christian responsibility.