You’re in a conversation, and someone says: “Jesus is just an ancient teacher whom Christian traditions have made into God.” What Would You Say? Jesus is a very popular figure, even among people who aren’t religious. So, it is not unusual to hear someone appeal to what Jesus would have done or said …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “The Bible is evil because it endorses slavery.” What Would You Say? The Bible, in both the Old and New Testaments, talks about slavery. But does this mean the slave trade that’s such a shameful part of our history is actually something the Bible …
You’re in a conversation and someone says “the Bible just isn’t relevant anymore. Our world has moved beyond it.” What Would You Say? The Bible’s influence on the world as we know it has been so profound and so thorough that it’s easy to forget just how much it has shaped our …
You’re in a conversation and someone start talking about rights: “human rights,” “women’s rights,” “gay rights,” “trans rights,” or maybe they refer to things like healthcare, income, or a job as “rights.” What would you say? Definitions matter. In conversations, we often find ourselves using the same vocabulary as others, but not …
You’re scrolling through social media and someone shares a post that doesn’t sound quite right. Is it true, or is it another case of misinformation on the Internet? What would you say? Misinformation has always been around, but it’s even more of a challenge now that so much of our lives are …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “The Church is just full of hypocrites!” What would you say? Have you ever met someone who claims to be a Christian, but doesn’t act like it? Maybe they are even outspoken about what the Bible says, or why a particular point of Christianity is …
You’re in a conversation and someone keeps interrupting you or you’re in a conversation and someone complains it’s bigoted to think that Jesus is the only way to God or you’re in a conversation, and someone says, “You’re a Christian because you live in America. If you lived in Iran, you’d be a Muslim.” …
You’re in a conversation and you see a clear weakness in your friend’s argument. You want to drive home your point, but you’re worried that they’ll disengage if you come across too strongly. What would you say? When talking with someone who feels strongly about something, but may not have the best …
You’re in a conversation and suddenly an assertion is leveled against your view and you don’t know how to answer it. Now maybe you’ve forgotten the reasoning or evidence, or maybe haven’t done your research in the first place. What would you say? The What Would You Say videos are a great way …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “Jesus was a good teacher, but he wasn’t God.” What would you say? Many people instinctively like Jesus, but they’re not ready to call him God. They want him to be another Moses, Confucius, or Buddha. They want him to be just a wise human …
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