Is Faith Just Wishful Thinking? | Faith and Reason with John Lennox

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Is Faith Just Wishful Thinking? | Faith and Reason with John Lennox

"Full 14-film series here: https://rebrand.ly/36yhy7t | What is faith... And is it really opposed to reason? In this conversation, John Lennox (Emeritus Professor of mathematics at Oxford University) explores the relationship between faith, reason, science, and evidence.

From childhood faith to rigorous academic inquiry, Lennox explains why faith isn’t blind but grounded in historical and experiential evidence. He challenges the common misconception that faith means believing without proof and shows how both science and belief in God begin with trust.

Whether you're a sceptic, seeker, or believer, this episode offers clarity on a subject often clouded by misunderstanding.

 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: What Is Faith? 00:49 – Faith as Trust vs Faith as Religion 02:54 – Lennox’s Personal Faith Journey 04:26 – Is Faith Opposed to Evidence? 07:05 – Can Science and Faith Coexist? 09:15 – How We Know: Reason, Experience, and History 11:51 – Is There Evidence for the Resurrection? 14:34 – What Counts as Proof? 17:25 – Reasoning Through Experience 20:21 – Science Begins with Faith Too 23:06 – Can You Trust Reason Without God? 26:04 – Why New Atheism Is Losing Ground 27:06 – Spiritual Experience and Transformation 30:55 – What Makes Christianity Unique? 34:10 – Does Jesus Demand Blind Faith? 36:54 – Next Steps: How to Explore Christianity" from the video introduction

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