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Top 10 Objections to Christianity—And Why They Fall Short

Christianity has faced challenges for centuries. Some dismiss it as outdated, irrational, or even harmful. But are these objections really as strong as they seem? Below are ten of the most common critiques—and why they don’t hold up under scrutiny.

1. “There’s no evidence for God’s existence.”

Atheists often claim, “There’s no evidence for God,” but that depends on what kind of evidence you’re willing to accept. If you only allow physical, repeatable experiments to prove God, you’re treating Him like a chemical reaction, not the Creator of space and time. The real question is: what kind of evidence should we expect for an all-powerful, transcendent being? The fine-tuning of the universe, the origin of moral laws, and even the fact that logic itself exists all point to something beyond the material world. If someone dismisses all that, the issue isn’t lack of evidence—it’s unwillingness to follow it.

2. “If God created the universe, who created God?”

This question assumes everything must have a cause. But logically, there has to be a “first cause”—something that exists outside of time and doesn’t depend on anything else. That’s God. Asking who created God is like asking, “What’s north of the North Pole?” It misunderstands the nature of the being in question. If atheists believe the universe just exists without cause, why not believe in an eternal Creator instead?

3. “Evil and suffering prove God doesn’t exist.”

If there’s no God, then suffering is just an unfortunate byproduct of an indifferent universe. But if we call something “evil,” we’re assuming there’s a real moral standard. Where does that come from? The Bible actually addresses suffering head-on. It teaches that God created a world where love and choice exist—both of which require free will. With free will comes the possibility of evil. But God doesn’t just leave us in suffering; He enters into it through Jesus. Christianity doesn’t just acknowledge suffering—it offers the only real hope beyond it.

4. “Religion is a crutch for the weak-minded.”

If belief in God is just wishful thinking, why do Christians endure persecution for their faith? If Christianity were about comfort, it wouldn’t demand self-sacrifice, moral discipline, and suffering for truth. Ironically, dismissing Christianity as a “crutch” assumes atheism is a more courageous position. But is it? Denying God doesn’t remove life’s suffering or answer life’s biggest questions—it just means you have to face them alone.

5. “Science has disproven Christianity.”

Science and faith aren’t enemies—they answer different questions. Science explains how things work, but it can’t tell us why they exist. The very laws of physics that scientists study require an explanation—why are they so precise, so predictable? Christianity provided the intellectual foundation for science by teaching that the universe is ordered by a rational God. Many scientific pioneers—Newton, Kepler, Mendel—were Christians. Science isn’t the enemy of faith; it’s one of its best allies.

6. “The Bible is full of contradictions.”

Many supposed contradictions come from misunderstanding literary context. The Bible is made up of different genres—poetry, history, letters—and each must be read accordingly. A contradiction means two statements directly oppose each other, but deeper study often reveals complementary details, not contradictions. If someone claims the Bible contradicts itself, ask them, “Which one?” Most haven’t actually examined the text closely.

7. “Christianity is intolerant and exclusive.”

Every belief system makes exclusive claims—even atheism. Saying “all religions are true” is itself an exclusive statement that rejects religious traditions that claim exclusivity. The real question isn’t whether Christianity is exclusive, but whether its claims are true. Jesus’ message is unique because it’s the only worldview where God reaches out to humanity instead of making us earn our way to Him. That’s not intolerance—that’s grace.

8. “Christians are hypocrites.”

It’s true—many who claim to follow Jesus don’t live like Him. But hypocrisy exists in every belief system. If a doctor doesn’t follow their own advice, does that disprove medicine? Christianity isn’t about Christians being perfect; it’s about needing grace because we aren’t. Rather than rejecting Jesus because of flawed followers, judge Christianity by Christ Himself.

9. “Jesus was just a good moral teacher.”

Jesus made claims no mere teacher would dare make. He forgave sins, claimed to be one with God, and said He alone could offer eternal life. If He wasn’t God, He wasn’t good—He was either a liar or delusional. No other major religious figure—Buddha, Muhammad, Confucius—made such claims about themselves. The real question isn’t whether Jesus was a good teacher, but whether He was telling the truth.

10. “Faith is believing without evidence.”

Biblical faith isn’t blind—it’s trust based on evidence. The disciples believed because they saw the risen Christ. Christians today believe because of historical records, logical reasoning, and personal experience. If someone dismisses faith as “believing without evidence,” ask them: Do you trust anything you haven’t personally verified? We all live by faith in something—the question is, in what?

At the end of the day, Christianity isn’t just about answering objections—it’s about encountering truth. The real challenge isn’t whether Christianity holds up under scrutiny, but whether we’re willing to follow where the truth leads.