Quotes about Evidence

I have never been to the North Pole, and yet I believe there is a North Pole. How do I know? I know because somebody told me. I read about it in a history book, I saw a map in a geography book, and I believe the men who wrote those books. I accept it by faith. The Bible says, "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" [Romans 10:17 KJV].

Every graveyard and every cemetery testify that the Bible is true.

When you are told that science has disproved the Bible, ask specifically where such is the case. True science and a true understanding of the Bible are never at variance.

Both Jewish and Roman sources and traditions admit an empty tomb.

For those with faith, no evidence is necessary; for those without it, no evidence will suffice.

People may refuse to see the truth of our arguments, but they cannot evade the evidence of a holy life.

The great number of the Jews furnishes us with a sufficient cloud of witnesses that attest the truth of the Bible.

Consider another core teaching of Jesus. It was he who said that all those who followed him would be known by their radical ability to show kindness to those who were cruel to them2 and to love without holding record of wrong. In fact he said that this kind of love would be the primary evidence of those who know and follow him.3

Jesus provided reasons to believe through many different means, the most dramatic of which were miracles done in public as authentication.

Atheists must make a positive case that only material things exist. That's why instead of debating "Does God exist?" I prefer to debate the question "What better explains reality: atheism or theism?

No way of thinking or doing, however ancient, can be trusted without proof.

It is never too late to give up your prejudices. No way of thinking or doing, however ancient, can be trusted without proof.