Dr. William Craig & John Lovell discuss God, and Culture
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- John Lovell interviews Dr. William Lane Craig -- one of the world's foremost Christian philosophers, apologists, and authors. As Warrior Poets are lovers and defenders of truth, it is critically important that we know what we believe really is true. If we do not do adequate work as warrior philosophers, we may not really do the work of discovering what is really worth living and dying for.
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As Christian PhD physicist, I have encountered more believers than I had anticipated. Ultimately, if a physicist is consistent with himself, he will come to a point were he must accept either unscientific theories like the multiverse concept to explain the origin of everything or that God does exist and is the Creator of all. I believe the evidence points to the later.
The multiverse is probably the most pathetic grasping at straws to avoid the supernatural I have seen out of the scientism crowd.
physics was "invented" because a Christian thought that by divining the nature of the universe he could understand the nature of God.
Also, everything is just a little to perfect to have just happened.
@@jasonrhodes9683 Buh? Physics started in the ancient days with the pre-socratics dude. Modern science began with Galileio's attempts at physics, I am not sure his motivation was to seek God. Newton was an important moment in physics but not the defining moment.
Fun fact: one of the principal scientists who proposed what would become the Big Bang theory? Georges Lemaitre, a Belgian Roman Catholic priest.
Agreed. Trained as an engineer and am wrapping up my doctorate. I have often felt that all of the science and mathematics point to the existence of god.
The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.
G.K. Chesterton
True, but I would find it hard not to hate (really dislike) anybody who would do my loved ones harm!
And none of that requires a belief in an imaginary sky fairy.
Never heard that quote before. Now it’s my new favorite!!!
@@TrueOpinion99 how do you feel about the works of Jordan B Peterson ?
@@MBriggs-vu2ko - I don't agree with his ideas on religion and the source of morality, but I like his ideas regarding personal responsibility and health. He's a mixed bag.
As a follower of Christ, I appreciate you boldly flying His “flag” so to speak. Keep His name on high!
As a never-follower of Christ, I respect his faith, and appreciate his tolerance of others.
Amen
@@budala1969 and I appreciate that you are like minded in accepting that there are differing views
This reminds me that though we emphasize and focus on self protection in this life, there is a much bigger picture we must be sharing. Keep doing the good work, brother! Thanks for sharing this interview.
Hello
Im the inverse of you John. I am currently a seminary student, pursuing a masters in theology and pastoral studies. At my very core, I believe I am a warrior. I am a warrior for Christ and for my country and freedom. While you may struggle with seeing warriors reject God or having a higher philosophy, I struggle with theologians who think political matters aren’t worth fighting for. I appreciate your worldview that still has Christ at the center, and it is refreshing to learn from you to strengthen my resolve to Shepard God’s flock, and America’s finest. God bless.
Not the colaboration I was expecting, but I am totally on board. I am a fan of both William Lane Craig and WPS. Fantastic conversation!
Amen - Brother.
That's why morality & a faith based background are so important for Warriors.
Yes, because believing in a fairy tale is going to make you better in the field.
@@slappy8941 Given how the overwhelming majority of the greatest warriors in history were quite religious and/or spiritual, yes. Cope harder.
@@slappy8941 In other words "I have not watched this video but I am going to repeat something the talked about right from the get go"
@@slappy8941 you spend an awful lot of time going out of your way on this channel to put down and lambaste people. What kind of sad Nihilistic existence does one have to lead to produce this level of hate and edge? Put your force lightning away, you have no power here. Well, it's entertaining to watch you try anyway 🤣
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Thank you WPS for the work you do and the Christian Faith you live and glorify.
John Lovell makes us all want to be a better versions of ourselves by inspiring us through his words.. We not only listen to his words but we also hear them..
Love these videos. Them and the comment sections give me faith that the world isn’t full of complete idiots like we see on a daily basis. It’s good to know we still have good people and we are still the majority even when it feels like we’re the minority sometimes
Here, Here👍👍👍
The media and Hollywood can take something the size of a pea, say like Joe Brandon's brain for instance, and make it look like the biggest brain the world has ever seen. Like these woke commercials they are trying to shove down our throats. Are there any one color families left? It's best to get out and see the world with one's own eyes.
There's only been once where I truly knew that if I didn't act, someone would die and I would be a destroyed human being. But I also knew that if I did act, both of us could die. My prayer was "God this is you" and I didn't hesitate. Everything returned out ok and we both went home to our families. That one moment may have been the culmination of my existence, but God is good and Jesus is my Lord. What I love most about Jesus is that he came to heal the sick, not to save the riotous.
Sounds like a very interesting story. Would love to hear the details if you care to share but totally understand if not. Take care and God Bless
John, been watching your content a long time. I've been wrestling with faith for a few years. I would like to thank for the videos you make about Jesus and God because they've helped a lot in bringing me to believe in Christ for the first time as an adult. Thank you. I'm going to church tomorrow for the first time since I was a teenager.
lol at my username
@@lastwithpaganblood87 ❤️ You have found, in Jesus, the greatest of all treasures and the deepest and truest of truths! Your comment, along with seeing that this video existed, made my morning!
@@gingrai00 thank you for the support brother! God bless you!
How's it going? Are you still going to church?
Welcome to the family my brother!
We got your back!
I love Dr. Craigs apologetics work I am so happy to see you and him together.
Always a good day when WPS makes an upload!
Quite possibly John..your MOST IMPORTANT video to date. Not that I NEED any convincing whatsoever, as a lifelong Christian Believer..but the Dr does put forth an overwhelming case FOR OUR Christ. May MANY turn to Him. Thanks John, God Bless you Brother…
I can't believe you had WLC on your channel... You guys are awesome! I've been studying his and Alvin Plantinga's work for over 10 years and give you MAJOR props for doing this. Legit
Warriors come out and plaaaay
John, you truly inspire me to be a better man each day. Thank you for standing firm in the faith.
Was an Atheist. Now a Catholic. Has done wonders for mental/ emotional health and clarity.
I have my issues with the Church of course, but on the whole, it's been quite literally life changing.
I get you..I'm not a fan of Francis the Communist.
@@kenlandon7803 I hear you. Not a big fan of Francis myself. I would go so far as to say he's actually a wicked Pope. He's not the first bad Pope and he won't be the last.
Mercifully, the Pope is not the Church. We just pray and endure.
Hopefully you make the move the Christianity-proper
@@shadowpathfinder7723 I'm not entirely sure what that means.
God bless you brother.
I'm dropping my comment to fight algorithms, but I also want to say I LOVE IT! Keep up the great work John.
..AWESOME... PURE AWESOME... LEADING THE WAY WITH TRUTH..
Wow! I will watch this later, but dr William Lane Craig was very influential in developing my christian faith. His concise, yet brief explanations on the rationality of faith have meant a great deal to me so I will forever be in debt to him for that. I really liked his book "The son has risen", on the historicity of the resurrection as well. Very happy to see him here. I wonder what his favourite CCW is. Part of me says 1911, but another says S&W mod 60 with the spur of the hammer ground off. God bless!
A very encouraging talk. One is neither irrational, nor alone in believing in God!
You brought out his excellence and it was obvious that this was a relaxed and thus fruitful discussion.
I do however think that the importance of books, even if on a non scholary level, for popularising the current understanding of the research field was overemphasised. I think social media in its various forms play a very large role in helping people discover new ideas only to then seek out books. On TH-cam, for instance, one can be exposed to a large variety of ideas in a short time and at no expense.
Thank you both so much!
My faith has sometimes been shaken but never broken. Only gotten stronger with age. Not to mention the birth of my son put aside any questions I ever had.
Didn’t expect to see this video on the channel. Thought provoking and positive. Thank you!
I love cold case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace and also the works of Gary Habermas.
Love that you are sharing your faith on here John. Another example of being a warrior, in this case for Christ.
My day has been fulfilled… my favorite Philosopher (besides Plantinga) and my favorite Warrior Poet have united💪🏽
2 of my favorites in one video?! I LOVE it!! Thank you John for this video. Apologetics is becoming more mainstream and I love it
Been thinking about this a lot lately when considering how a Christian justifies going to war against tyranny, not on the orders of others, but because it's the moral thing to do (if in fact going to war against tyranny is moral).
@UCAvyJPYzixWcspvSUX_MaeQ I'm open to the idea of it being moral, but need some convincing from the Christian side. There are a couple of Biblical passages that come to mind that seem to suggest fighting a tyrannical government is not something Christ calls us to do. For instance, we are called to submit to the government in Romans. When Christ tells the disciples to sell their cloaks and purchase swords, it is to justify his arrest by the authorities. Even though they're armed, he rebukes Peter for using his sword.
Additionally, Christians throughout history have suffered and died peacefully, going to their deaths willingly rather than fighting back. The faith of these martyrs in the life to come gives witness to the power of Christ.
What I don't see much of, especially in the New Testament, is Christ calling for his followers to go to war, despite the fact that at the time of his ministry the Romans were foreign occupiers.
@@davekendall1338 that Bible verse of submitting to the government is quite obvious as it means IF the government is godly.. ours clearly isn’t... remember Christ rose up Joshua and Caleb to go kill men, women and children to protect life. The tribes he wanted wiped were from the evil ones... however, fighting today’s govt. would be a losing battle. I get where you are coming from
Christians mostly use their faith to justify cowardice and complacency.
@@slappy8941 Christians forget that Jesus came to disrupt the whole one world guberment of the time..
I don't see it as a religious consideration at all. If a government or whomever wishes to enslave myself or my descendants, I will fight them. The morality is self evident. Freedom vs slavery is self evident. I believe that God expects and requires us to defend ourselves.
John we need more content like this.
Dr Craig is awesome I have studied all the apologists! Very awesome interview John!
Thanks for this interview with Dr. Craig! Well you eventually interview Douglas Wilson soon?
Yes someone who isn't a mullinist. And more of someone who has a revelational epistemology.
"I move my body with my mind!" That was great, lol. Thank you for this video
Wow, I didn't expect this. John, you are finally turning your outlet towards doing your DUTY as a follower of Jesus, much respect. I am Catholic and I believe that Craig has been very influential and he was one of the few people who made an intellectual case for a Christian theism on the public space when militant atheism was making a come back throughout the last 2 decades. Great guest, great interview.
I’ve got faith videos 3-4 years old on here! Testimony, apologetics, etc. I sprinkle these in as much as i feel I can/should
@@WarriorPoetSociety - Maybe you should stick to teaching gunfighting, and general philosophy rather than shoving your religion down out throats.
"Having a religion is like having a penis: its a perfectly fine thing to have and be proud of, but don't whip out and shove it down my throat whenever you feel like it."
@@TrueOpinion99 how is he shoving it down your throat? Is he forcing you to go to church? Forcing you to read the Bible? Is he forcing you to watch this video? What exactly are you talking about?
@@rickyparrish2570- He should keep his prepubecent fairy tales to himself, as should anyone who thinks an imaginary sky fairy snapped its fingers and "popped" the universe into existence.
Religious zealotry needs to go the same way as social justice zealotry.
It's 2022, join us, won't you?
@@TrueOpinion99 you didn't answer my question. How is he shoving it down your throat? You complaining about social justice warriors while parroting their talking points. Moreover, your childish view of what God is shows that you have very little knowledge of the subject. You're not truly open to debate and finding truth. You just like to spout secular dogma like an edgy teenager. Im not exactly sure how you expect to ground your values objectively on naturalism but im sure you forego logic to do so.
John you give me hope. Our country is deteriorating and I am angry and frustrated. Let us pray🙏🏼
Great content John. Thank you for bringing Dr. Craig on the show 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Wow, love both of these gents, great to see them together here! Thanks John for giving Dr.Craig some more audience 👍
WLC is a legend. Nice to see him here
Thank you John, for being a good leader.
Dr. William Lane Craig, great interview. Man, I've watched him debate all kinds across TH-cam the last 12-years or so:) Love watching his debates, mostly clearly over my head, but I've been able to jump high enough to catch some nuggets of truth here and there:) HA!
Love William Lane Craig, as long as he remembers to speak a known human language. Years ago I heard him give a lecture to a group of very specialized academics and could barely follow him. He did a good job in this interview of speaking to a broader audience
This brought a smile to my face to see more people not hiding their beliefs, not mentioning it in passing, but proclaiming it proudly. I grew up with a sense of, "this is what we believe, but it's not polite to talk about it..." That drove me away from God and my church. Now I've felt a stronger pull to return to Him than ever, to do so without even a shadow of shame or desire for anonymity. God bless you, John, and everyone who stands firmly in their belief!
John, I love that you did this. Dr. Craig is a spiritual hero of mine and has been since 2003 when he came to my university to do a debate. I’ve since read most of his work and it has been a big factor in my apologetics addiction. I had the opportunity to spend a few hours one on one with Dr. Craig in 2013. He is as gracious and authentic as he seems on screen. He is also a warrior 😎I love your channel and all that you do... you combine a great hobby with important life skills while keeping your eye and heart on the Big Picture. It would be a blast to meet you someday and philosophize, talk Christian worldview, and of course, hit the range 👍 Continue using your interests and gifts for the sake of His Kingdom!
So good to hear this great philosopher, thanks for bringing him on. I’m always trying to find something new, trying to learn.
I had my moment when we were about to debark in Da Nang, I looked up that flag and saluted often, however, this day with that question in my mind, it spoke to me; “your forefathers fought, your father fought, and now it’s your turn”. Those moments refine your mission and purpose. 3rdMAR DIV Marines fight for their fellow Marines and next their country. Semper Fi
#Akgnotificationsquad?
As a Neo darwinian atheist I would have loved to be part of this conversation... people who know what they are speaking about are extremely rare, and such joy to interact with...
Awesome - thank you so very much. Great interview!
Love this video! Thank you John.
WLC and philosophy - OK
WLC and theology - Run away...
Jon's statements 2min in brought a tear to my eye. (But just one manly tear) thank you sir . Mutual respect for different belief systems is something I try to teach my sons and I greatly appreciate hearing it from this channel on this platform. 👍
I learned how to read from a large print Bible whilst sitting on my dad's lap in the living room at 2 years old. By kindergarten I was reading at a 3rd grade level at least and had a sense of inherit morals. All the success I've had in life can be traced back to that.
Yes, more of this type of content 👌
Thank You John Semper Fi from crusty old Marine
Dr. Craig… ugh. This guy has been trounced in so many debates, discussions, etc, it’ll make your head-spin. TH-cam is CHOCK-A-BLOCK full of content about this guy’s short comings. Almost never answers a direct question and will resort to comments, instead of quantifiable, tangible and empirical data. I love your channel John, but this guy… geez.
I’ve seen many, many hours of this guy debating and I’ve only seen him winning 🤷🏻♂️
Mollinism isn’t something I embrace, so I’m definitely not in agreement with him on all things, but man, I see him as a great force for Christian theism
@@WarriorPoetSociety Amen. We need to align with those that share our value to build a foundation of trust within. He is an honorable apologist that doesn't teach heresy so that makes him my brother and son to my father. 😁
What the...? Not a guest I would ever expect on your channel.
Respect to to both of you.
WLC!!!! He’s been a favorite of mine for years! Never expected to see him here. Thanks!!
Best guest ever!!! Thank you for interviewing WLC.
Just awesome! Thank you for bringing this forward ! Thank you John.
I heard Mr Prager speak thise words specifically regarding sending your children to University today.
I realy appreciate the well rounded content of your channel Mr. Lovell
I think we all would do something IMMEDIATELY if one of our loved ones was being raped, attacked etc right in front of us. Of course, right? So why do we allow the same thing to happen to us via the way these governments, giant corporations, corrupt politicians treat us? Just because it happens much more slowly and isn't an IMMEDIATE threat? I think we really need to ask ourselves when enough is enough..
Very encouraging and timely.
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Really appreciate Dr Craig.
Would also love to hear his thoughts on areas he not so often talks about (most likely because he wants to focus on his key areas of expertise) such as;
- what are the characteristics of being a man of God
- finding your purpose or specialty (Does this require only ministry work or bringing the ministry into whichever area a person personally chooses)
- engaging with the culture (Politics, entertainment, art, etc.) but not becoming a part of that culture
- building and maintaing a personal relationship with God in addition to the intellectual (I'm sure the intellectual is an element of that)
There are probably more areas of interest that I'm forgetting but having heard a lot of the arguments and defenses of the existence of God I'm interested in his philosophy of applying these truths in his life and living them out in the world
Thanks John,good stuff. Appreciate both of you.
Thanks for providing this thoughtful discussion for our consumption and consideration.
Haven't seen ya in a while, John. Looks like someone has been bulking up. Looking good, and party on!!
thanks for the message john, i follow a wide variety of philosophers of which I include you among them, as well as Dr Craig that you have introduced me to, but also Doshin Roshi (integral zen) and Ken Wilbur as well as a slew of Christian theologists and apologists. your outlook is less esoteric imo, and grounded in practical life applications.
"I can move my body with my mind." "Checkmate." Gold! 😂💪🏻
Great one! Thanks mate.
Hey John you really have me thinking, have you ever considered doing children's classes? For all I know you may already do them but your ability to speak with urgency yet no profanity or fear mongering really really impresses me. I can only teach my Son so much, and you have such a breadth of knowledge. If you don't currently please consider.
Oh my, my two favorite person, both spiritual and principal. Nice!!!
Love you brother. You rock. Jesus is the only way. Party on.
Family and Freedom.
Excellent discussion 👏
~22:05 The Warrior Poet asks WLC, “can you move stuff around with your mind?” and without breaking a sweat or showing even an ounce of arrogance, WLC gives and ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION! Unbelievable! 👊👊😎
Right on Brother
Thank you for this wonderful interview!
Fantastic video. Need a follow up with Dr. Craig.
What a great video! Thank you for doing these videos! We need more people in the world like these two. I am so glad to have found this channel. Please keep up the great work!
I would love to see a conversation between John Lovell and Alex O’Connor of the @CosmicSkeptic TH-cam channel. Have John bring up all the same questions and see how Alex responds.
WPS hosts WLC. What a treat, thank you!
Love it! Keep 'em coming!
I appreciate this kind of video. Many gun channels steer into consumerism and empty memes. At least you are trying to build bridges and talk about something worth knowing.
yay remember when John used to teach us Dr. William Lane Craig's Apologetics Class hahah miss those days haha
Wow! What a great conversation and enlightened information!
Good stuff as per our usual arrangement
Great interview!
Family, God and Country brother 🙏 I'm to old to change that now 🤠
Awesome interview.
Soldiers of the faith. love these kinds of videos.
Wow! Haven't heard so many 4 and 5 syllable words in 30 minutes of a WPS post before.
I must ask the question: when will you be sharing some poetry with us? I've been waiting for so long.
Awesome!!
Onward Christian Soldiers
Wow , that was a good session. We should hit the range.
What a brilliant discussion!
John, appreciate all that you are doing with WPS and elsewhere. Thanks for keeping it real and keeping King Jesus at the center. I agree that a true warrior is more than brawn and brute strength. The mind must be open (and closed). This space between the ears connected with that which is a foot lower is the place where the true warriors develop, defend and deliver from.
Thank you for everything you are doing👍
very appropriate topic for whats going on now