Evangelical Christianity: John Lennox

John Lennox hails from “Northern Ireland” and a long line of Christians. Both his parents and grandparents were “evangelical Christians” and they raised him in the same faith (Lennox). For many children and adolescents, their parents provide a pillar of support for their faith that ensures that they have a good foundation in hopes that they do not leave the Christian faith. Countless youths fall away from the faith when they separate from their parents because of this reliance. Unlike many who grow up in the Church, Lennox’s parents gave him space to take ownership of his faith. They also encouraged him to read a variety of texts that explored other “world views,” not only the Christian one (Lennox). Due to his parents’ actions, Lennox was

He also lectures at Oxford’s “Wycliffe Hall” and “Centre for Christian Apologetics” (“About | John Lennox”). Lennox and his spouse, Sally, have three full-grown children and “seven grandchildren” at the moment and “live near Oxford” (“About | John Lennox”).

Apart from his deep involvement in academics and the pursuit of knowledge, Lennox has written numerous books and participated in many debates. Some of his most famous works his book “God’s Undertaker” and include “The God Delusion Debate” against Richard Dawkins. Both of these works shed light on Lennox’s beliefs and his reasons behind them.
Lennox firmly believes in finding the truth no matter what it may be. Even in his own book, “God’s Undertaker,” he fears that he may “distort the truth” due to his use of out of context quotes which one may misinterpret (13). Regardless of whether his opponents are atheist, relativist or any other views he wishes to hear them out and carefully consider their arguments. This is apparent during his constant participation in debates and discussions around the

He requires reason and logic to back up any possible beliefs or conclusions to ensure the validity of what he believes. For Lennox, “it’s ultimately a question of truth” regardless of the majority opinion on the matter (Lennox). If Christianity never made any sense in the first place, he would not waste his time believing it for he seeks truth before all else. This leaves no room for the “blind obedience” of fideism that is rife within the Christian community (Lennox and Dawkins 8). By linking science and religion, Lennox opens a door that seems firmly shut to many. This connection allows for the use of a more evidential based reasoning for validating ones beliefs. It also dispels the ever-present idea that religion and science are polar opposites that cannot be reconciled in any manner. Instead, science transforms into a strong pillar for the faith that provides a sound reasoning and defense against the constant onslaught of doubts and arguments brought up by atheists and other