The Reasons why "Just Following Jesus" Doesn't work

[Redbeard The Pink]

Rationalizations.

I need to write a big ponsy post about it. These half-baked arguments such as Kalam and all its dirty relatives aren't the reason people believe, in my opinion. This is evidenced by the fact that logically ripping them apart has absolutely no impact on the person with the belief.

Such arguments rarely convince anyone with critical thinking skills. They're actually there for two purposes.

First, they galvanize the weak-minded by convincing them that their religion has some backing other than scripture; in other words, it helps the confidence of the faithful.

Second, it gives them something to say during discussions so they will sound (at least to themselves) like they know what they're talking about.

Basically, apologetic arguments aren't for non-believers, but the believers themselves.