Are Religious People Just Dumb? Red Pen Logic 2025-05-14 | A woman says religious people are “a little dumb” and “lacking brain cells.” Mr. B responds—with kindness, critical thinking, and a few surprising facts (like the Catholic priest who proposed the Big Bang Theory). From science to faith to logic, this response shows why believing in God doesn’t mean checking your brain at the door.✍️ Faith isn't blind. It's reasonable.🧠 Critical thinking isn't just for skeptics. Christians are called to use it too.📊 Let's think this through—together.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Were the Gospels Anonymous? The Earliest Manuscripts Say No! Red Pen Logic 2025-07-21 | Were the Gospels originally anonymous? Some say the names Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John were ADDED LATER by the church to give authority to otherwise nameless documents. Sounds persuasive—until you look at the actual evidence.In this video, Mr. B responds to the common claim that the Gospels had no original titles or authors. With help from biblical scholars like Simon Gathercole and Brant Pitre, he shows what the earliest New Testament manuscripts really say about Gospel authorship.Spoiler: The names weren’t added later. They were there from the start.📖 Featuring real manuscript images (P75, P4, P66)🧠 Clear explanations from historical and textual scholarship————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
The Most Common FALLACY Used Against Christianity | The Straw Man Red Pen Logic 2025-07-17 | Have you ever heard someone attack Christianity and thought, “That’s not what we believe!”Chances are, you’ve just witnessed a Straw Man Fallacy—when someone misrepresents a view to make it easier to attack.In this video, we’ll break down what a Straw Man is, how it shows up in criticisms of Christianity, and how to respond when it happens. We’ll look at real examples and offer a better way forward: understanding before refuting.👉 Homework:When have you seen Christianity misrepresented?When have Christians misrepresented other beliefs?Drop your thoughts in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more critical thinking tools from Red Pen Logic.#StrawManFallacy #ChristianApologetics #RedPenLogic #FaithAndReason #CriticalThinking #LogicalFallacies #MisrepresentingChristianity————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Does the Bible Say Tattoos Are Sinful? Red Pen Logic 2025-06-17 | Are tattoos sinful? Do they defile your body, dishonor God, or break Old Testament laws? In this video, I respond to a conversation between two well-meaning Christians who argue that tattoos are a sin. Along the way, I break down four common arguments against tattoos—including claims about body mutilation, Leviticus 19, pagan origins, and health risks. Let’s look at what Scripture actually says—and what it doesn’t.✅ Let’s be clear where God is clear. And give grace where Scripture gives freedom.✏️ Class is in session.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
God had a DIFFERENT plan. So, here we are... Red Pen Logic 2025-06-12 | In this short video, Mr. B shares the surprising origin story behind Red Pen Logic—and how it connects to his work with Stand to Reason. 🖊 Think clearly. Respond graciously. Stand firm.📚 Learn more at STR.org————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Viral Progressive Pastor Says THIS About the Bible and Pride Month Red Pen Logic 2025-06-10 | 🌈 It’s Pride Month—and progressive pastors are taking to social media to challenge what the Bible says about sexuality. In this video, I respond to 8 popular claims made by one affirming pastor. Claims like:“Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.”“Paul said celibacy is better than marriage, so we can ignore what he said about same-sex behavior.”“Christians are just cherry-picking verses they like.”I take each of these challenges seriously—and walk through them one-by-one using Scripture, reason, and historical context to show what the Bible really teaches.Whether you're a Christian looking for clarity, or a skeptic wondering why Christians hold to historic sexual ethics, this is for you.🔔 Subscribe for more truth-filled content every week.🖊️ Follow Red Pen Logic on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.💻 Learn more at Stand to Reason————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Do Babies Go to Heaven? | Where Wes Huff and I Agree (and Disagree) Red Pen Logic 2025-06-05 | This question came up while Wes Huff was fielding questions on the Flagrant podcast. @WesHuff did a great job, but I want to add to some things said and possibly offer another perspective on this.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Wes Huff Was Asked About God Hardening Pharaohs Heart Heres My Response Red Pen Logic 2025-05-26 | @WesHuff recently put on a 3-hour masterclass on how to field questions from the fellas at @OfficialFlagrant. A question about God hardening Pharaoh's heart came up. Wes did a fabulous job responding. Here are some additional thoughts.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
No Bible Author Had Ever Met Jesus? Red Pen Logic 2025-05-09 | Progressive pastor Caleb claims "there is not a single book of the Bible that was written by someone who had met Jesus.” That's a claim. But here’s the thing: anyone can make a claim. What really matters is the evidence to back it up. So, in situations like this, it’s appropriate to ask, how did you come to that conclusion? In other words, why should we believe you? Let’s see what he says.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Love Me or Burn? Why THIS Analogy Doesnt Work for God Red Pen Logic 2025-05-07 | Wow. Over half a million people thought this was a clever takedown.It wasn’t—and here’s why.The atheist in this video is making an argument from analogy. That’s when you point to similarities between two things to argue that what’s true of one must also be true of the other.In this case: If a husband says to his wife, ‘Love me or I’ll set you on fire,’ we should all agree he’s unloving.So if God says, ‘Love me or go to Hell,’ … we should all agree He must be unloving too. See how this works? It sounds powerful—but it fails badly. Why? Because for an argument from analogy to work, the similarities must be meaningful and the differences must be superficial. However, if there are significant differences, then it’s a false analogy, and the whole argument falls apart. And that’s exactly what happens here. Here are three reasons this is a false analogy.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Was Jesus a RADICAL Liberal? Red Pen Logic 2025-04-23 | Jesus did confront injustice. He did care for the marginalized. He did call out corrupt religious leaders. But here’s what this woman misses: Jesus died for our sins.Jesus said He came “to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).John the Baptist said He’s “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).Paul said “Christ died for our sins” (1 Corinthians 15:3).Peter said “He bore our sins in his body on the cross” (1 Peter 2:24).In other words, Jesus and his followers aren’t vague about why Jesus gave his life. Jesus didn’t merely die because He upset the system. He died to save sinners.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Are ALL Religions Saying the Same Thing? Nope. Heres Why. Red Pen Logic 2025-04-17 | This may all sound nice—but there are some serious problems with this view. This idea is called religious pluralism—the claim all religions are equally valid paths to the same truth. But it falls apart under closer examination.All major religions are not saying the same thing at the core. While they may share some surface similarities, they make fundamentally different—and often contradictory—claims. And two contradictory beliefs can’t both be true at the same time. That’s called the law of non-contradiction.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Muslim DEBUNKS the Trinity in 30 Seconds? Red Pen Logic 2025-04-11 | Muslim attempts to debunk the Trinity. And fails miserably. ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
The REAL Reason Meryl Streep Shouldnt Voice Aslan Red Pen Logic 2025-04-08 | This isn’t about evangelicals hating women. It’s about loving The Chronicles of Narnia—and honoring the incredible story that Lewis intended to communicate.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Is Original Sin BAD Theology? Red Pen Logic 2025-04-03 | Jesus never said, “Be your authentic self.” He said, “You must be born again.” That’s because there’s something in all of us that needs complete transformation.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Is God an Extortionist? Atheist Logic Debunked Red Pen Logic 2025-02-19 | Here are the problems with the 'God is an extortionist' argument. ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Dowsing Rods vs. The Bible—Who Wins? Red Pen Logic 2025-02-13 | Some people will look anywhere for answers… except the Bible—even turning to glorified coat hangers. While these people might be sincere, there is no good reason to trust them or their rods for reliable answers. If dowsing rods won’t give you reliable answers about Jesus, then what will? How about Jesus’ own words and the testimony of His followers?So, let’s compare the dowsing rods’ answers to what Jesus really said.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Jesus ONLY Gave up His Weekend for Your Sins? Red Pen Logic 2025-02-11 | This atheist argument may sound catchy and play well to his base, but it completely fails to understand who Jesus is, and the weight of his sacrifice.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Hollywood Writes Script to Make Christians Look Stupid Red Pen Logic 2025-02-04 | This old clip from the West Wing continues to circulate on the Internet, and it’s not hard to see why. Hollywood couldn’t resist showing a conservative Christian being absolutely owned by a progressive President. The problem with this viral video is that it leaves a false impression about what Christians are like and what Christians believe.Let’s watch the video and I’ll give you my thoughts as we go. ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
LGBT Activist Asks THIS Sincere Question Red Pen Logic 2025-01-29 | Jesus demonstrates genuine love with the woman caught in adultery. His love for her doesn’t affirm or celebrate her sin. He doesn’t say “Go and live your truth.” If he had, that wouldn’t be genuine love. Instead, He says, “Go and sin no more.” Real love for neighbor doesn’t compromise truth. Instead, it helps our neighbor live in harmony with the Truth. ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Does THIS Prove Mary Wasnt a Virgin? Red Pen Logic 2024-12-18 | Progressive pastor offer three reasons why Mary was NOT a virgin. Here's why I don't think any of them work.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Did Marks Gospel Forget the Resurrection? Nope! Red Pen Logic 2024-12-09 | There is a lot misinformation being thrown around here. Yes, there is a long ending of Mark. But the long ending of Mark is not 21 verses. It’s 12 verses. Specifically, Mark 16:9-20.And, yes, in those verses, we have a description of Jesus appearing to his followers (like Mary Magdalene, two disciples on the road, likely to Emmaus, and the eleven disciples). However, we DO have Jesus’ resurrection in the earliest manuscripts of Mark (before the so-called long ending).In fact, look at the verses they just highlighted in their video. It says, “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has been rised! He is not here.” What verse is that? Verse 6. That’s not part of the long ending. So, while telling us Mark’s Gospel doesn’t contains Jesus’ resurrection, the video literally highlights for us where Mark’s Gospel explicitly says Jesus has been raised. Again, this doesn’t give the full story. While the earliest surviving manuscript with the long ending, Codex Alexandrinus comes from the 5th century, the long ending was not invented in the fifth century. Irenaeus in the second century refers to the longer ending of Mark, suggesting that by his time, the long ending was in circulation.It’s ironic that a video trying to expose the most blatant misconception of Christianity gives us a blatant misconception of Christianity. ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Pastor FINDS Christmas Trees in the Bible Red Pen Logic 2024-12-06 | Does the Bible condemn Christmas trees? Some think so. And they cite Jeremiah 10:1-4 as proof. But here’s three reasons why that won’t work.First, the context of Jeremiah 10 makes it clear that this is about carved idols, not Christmas trees. When you read the entire chapter (which you should do, right now!), it becomes obvious that Jeremiah is contrasting pagan idols—false gods—made by the craftsman and the goldsmith (v. 3, 9, 14) and Yahweh—the true God—who made the heavens and the earth (v. 12, 16). Folks, context matters. The only way to find a Christmas tree in Jeremiah 10 is to read it into the text and completely ignore the context. That’s not good Bible study.Second, the description in Jeremiah 10 fits a handcrafted idol, not a Christmas tree. After the tree is cut down, it is “worked with an axe by the hands of a craftsman (v. 3). Notice the wood is being carved into something, which is exactly how an idol gets made. Later in verse 8, Jeremiah says these idols “are both stupid and foolish; the instruction of idols is but wood!” In verse 5, the idol is compared to a scarecrow, which has a mouth and legs but cannot talk or walk. Again, this fits a description of an impotent idol that may have human features like a mouth or legs, but can’t actually do anything. This is certainly not the description of a Christmas tree.Third, reading a Christmas tree into Jeremiah 10 is anachronistic. An anachronism is attributing a custom, event, or object to a time period where it doesn’t belong. There is no evidence that Christmas trees date back to a pagan ritual in Jeremiah’s day. The best evidence we have traces Christmas trees back to the Middle Ages. So, reading Christmas trees into the time of the prophet Jeremiah won’t work.Jeremiah 10 is not talking about Christmas trees.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Does Jordan Peterson believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus? Red Pen Logic 2024-12-05 | Finally! @JordanBPeterson says he believes in the bodily resurrection of Jesus. But he doesn't know what that means. Here's my response. Kudos to @CosmicSkeptic for getting Jordan to give a straight answer to this important question.
What MANY People Gets Wrong About Doubting Thomas Red Pen Logic 2024-12-04 | Many people get this wrong about the story of Doubting Thomas.I think Cliff and Stuart Knechtle (@givemeananswer) do a masterful job in this conversation with Alex. But there was one thing that I wish was added in responding to this question. Alex seems to think John’s Gospel culminates with the story of Doubting Thomas to communicate the moral lesson to believe without evidence. Here's why I disagree.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Does THIS Prove Jesus was a Sinner? Red Pen Logic 2024-11-14 | In this video, the archbishop claims Jesus was a sinner, and he thinks he has the proof. As evidence, he cites the fact that Jesus was baptized. Now you might be thinking, how does Jesus being baptized show He was a sinner? Well, according to the archbishop, being baptized means being washed clean from your sins. Therefore, if Jesus was baptized, then he must have been a sinner. Okay, let’s pull out the red pen and break this down. ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Muslim DESTROYS Christian Strawman Red Pen Logic 2024-11-07 | Videos like this are common on social media. You’ll see a content creator act out a conversation between two opposing views. While there is nothing inherently wrong with this style of videos, one of the liabilities is that it makes it easy to strawman the position you don’t agree with. A strawman fallacy is when someone distorts or weakens a view so it can be easily defeated.This viral video is a great example. It relies on a series of strawman answers to create confusion in an attempt to make Christianity look ridiculous. Hey, this is Red Pen Logic with Mr. B, where we assess bad thinking by using good thinking. In today’s video, I thought it might be fun to play the role of the Christian in this video, which works out well because… I am a Christian. So what I’ll do is replay the twelve questions and offer what I think is a thoughtful Christian response. And, though, you might not agree with my position, I hope you’ll at least see the difference between the strawman presented by the Muslim playing a Christian, and what Christians actually believe. ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Should Christians Participate in Halloween? Red Pen Logic 2024-10-30 | Halloween stirs up some pretty strong opinions among Christians—some see it as harmless fun, while others see it as demonic worship. In this video, Mr. B responds to some serious assertions about those who participate in Halloween. We need to avoid falling into the ditch on either side of this topic. On the one extreme, some will say, if you participate in Halloween, then you’re worshiping the devil and, therefore, can’t be a Christian. On the other extreme, some will say, if you don’t participate in Halloween, then you must be a religious weirdo (or something) because Halloween is nothing to be concerned about. Both extremes are mistaken!————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Does JESUS Have a God? Responding to a Common Muslim Objection Red Pen Logic 2024-10-24 | In today’s video, we’re responding to a talking Bible and Quran. Isn’t the Internet awesome? Actually, we’re responding to the claim that Jesus cannot be God because He refers to God as “My God.” For example, after his resurrection, Jesus tells Mary, “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” (John 20:17). There. Case-closed. Rest in peace, Christianity. Well, not so fast.I’ve said it before but I will say it again: If you’re going to challenge Christian theology, then you should try to understand Christian theology. This argument ignores two core Christian beliefs—the Trinity and the incarnation. First, Christians believe in one God, who exists as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each is fully God, sharing the same divine essence, but each is a distinct Person. So the Father is God. The Son is God. And the Holy Spirit is God. Second, Christians hold that the Son, who is God, took on a human nature without ceasing to be God. He is fully human and fully divine. Okay, why is all this theology important? Because it helps understand how Jesus can pray and refer to God and, yet, still be God. When Jesus said “My God,” he is referring to the Father. And the reason it’s entirely appropriate for Jesus to speak of God the Father as “My God” is because Jesus is fully human. In his humanity, Jesus is a perfect man, who honors, obeys, and prays to God the Father. So, Jesus’ reference to “My God” doesn’t deny His own divinity. Instead, it reflects His humanity. Remember, in the incarnation, the Son sets aside His independent authority and heavenly glory. Philippians 2 tells us that Jesus, though in nature God, humbled Himself, taking on the form of a servant. But this voluntary humility doesn’t negate His divinity.Well, doesn’t the Bible and the Quran both call Jesus a prophet?While it’s true that Jesus is called a prophet in both the Bible and the Quran, the Bible says a lot more than that! The Bible also teaches that Jesus fulfills many roles: prophet, priest, Messiah, king, and Savior. True, John 20:17 records Jesus saying to the Father, “My God.” But, in John 20:28, just 11 verses later, Thomas calls Jesus, “My Lord and my God.” Or, in John 8:58, Jesus says, “Before Abraham was, I am,” claiming the divine name for Himself. My point is, this video sets up a false dilemma: either Jesus is God, or He’s just a prophet. But, in reality, He’s both.What do you think? Do you find this argument compelling? Let me know.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Bobby Lee Calls Jesus Teaching INSANE Heres Why Hes Wrong! Red Pen Logic 2024-10-22 | This short conversation between Bobby Lee and George Jenko highlights a common confusion about why Jesus is the only way to be saved. Bobby says the idea that Jesus is the only way to be saved is “insane,” and I think I know why. Whether he realizes it or not, he’s treating faith in Jesus for salvation as if it’s like choosing your favorite ice cream flavor—just a matter of personal preference. Just as some people prefer chocolate, while others prefer vanilla. Some prefer to get to God through Jesus; others prefer a totally different path. Here’s the mistake: While ice cream is merely about your personal preference, salvation is about a very particular problem that requires a very specific solution. ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Fact-Checking THIS Progressive Pastors Claims About Marriage Red Pen Logic 2024-10-16 | In this video, there are multiple claims about what the Bible says about marriage. And virtually all of them are false. Let’s respond one-by-one to the five claims he makes about marriage. ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Exposing Two Jehovahs Witness ERRORS (Using the Bible) Red Pen Logic 2024-10-08 | This video highlights an important difference between orthodox Christianity and the false teaching of Jehovah’s Witnesses (and the Watchtower). Although Jehovah’s Witnesses talk about Jesus and his resurrection, they mean something very different from what Christians mean. Let me show you.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Are Christians Just Picking and Choosing Bible Commands? Red Pen Logic 2024-10-03 | Why do Christians seem to follow some of the commands in the Old Testament, but not others? This video makes it appear like Christians are arbitrarily (or maybe nefariously) picking and choosing the commandments they like while just ignoring the ones they don’t.So, for example, Christians seem fine with the law against homosexual behaviour in Leviticus 18:22, but then seem to ignore the command against wearing clothes with two different fabrics in the next chapter in Leviticus). How convenient! The problem with characterization is it doesn’t accurately represent Christianity—it’s a straw man. If you actually want to understand why Christians believe homosexuality is sinful, but wearing two different fabrics isn’t, you need to understand the covenants.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Does Hell REFUTE an All-Knowing, All-Good God? Red Pen Logic 2024-09-24 | This video lays out a challenge for Christians who believe in both Hell and an all-knowing, all-loving, and all-powerful God. Here’s the gist: If an all-knowing God creates people that He knows will go to Hell, then those people don’t have free will. And if they don’t have free will, then God is sending them to Hell for no fault of their own. Since that is incompatible with a good God, then, therefore, Hell is incompatible with an all-knowing and all-good God.At the heart of this challenge is a fundamental error in thinking. More specifically, this challenge has a mistaken understanding of how God’s foreknowledge works. It assumes God’s foreknowledge somehow causes my actions. And if it causes my actions, then I’m not free.But God’s foreknowledge doesn’t cause what will happen. Rather, it reports what will happen. That’s a really important difference. It’s not God’s knowledge of my future actions that cause my future actions. Rather, it’s my actions that ground God’s knowledge.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Did this Muslim DEBUNK the Trinity in 30 Seconds? Red Pen Logic 2024-09-19 | The Muslim in this video clearly thinks this was a “Gotcha!” moment. In fact, the video is titled Trinity debunked in 30 seconds. Wow! That’s a pretty big claim. So, let’s pull out the Red Pen and see if it works.It’s not surprising why this argument is so appealing. After all, it seems to show how Christians affirm two contradictory ideas. On the one hand, if we say that Jesus is God, then he must also believe God can die because Jesus died. On the other hand, if we say that God can’t die, then Jesus can’t be God because Jesus died.So, what’s wrong with this argument? This reasoning relies on an equivocation of the word ‘die.’ An equivocation, for you logic nerds, is the fallacy of using a word in two different senses in an argument. In this case, the word ‘die’ is being used in two different senses. Webster’s dictionary defines die as ‘pass from physical life.’ But it also defines die as ‘pass out of existence.’ If this Muslim asked me, “Can God die?” I would reply, “It depends on what you mean by ‘die’ and it depends on what you mean by ‘God.’” You see, when terms are not clearly defined, people can end up talking in circles. (This video is case in point).So, can God die? Well, God cannot cease to exist. In that sense, God cannot die. What about that other sense? Can God die physically? Well, a non-physical God can’t die physically. Since Christians believe God the Father and God the Spirit are not physical, they cannot die in that sense either. However, Christians hold that God the Son took on flesh and dwelt among us (as John says). The one divine Person of Jesus has two distinct natures: a fully human nature and a fully divine nature. This is called the hypostatic union. And, it’s because of the hypostatic union, that everything experienced in the two natures of Christ must be said to be experienced by the one, divine Person. So, the divine Person of Christ, for example, learned to walk and talk since he is the subject of everything experienced through his two natures.Okay, so can God die? Well, if we’re talking about God the Son incarnate and if we’re talking about physical death (not ceasing to exist), then, yes, in that sense, God can and did die! ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Are Jesus Resurrection Appearances a Later Mythological Development? Red Pen Logic 2024-06-20 | Alex O’Connor is one of the most interesting and thoughtful atheists on the Internet. I always enjoy watching his stuff. While I’ve learned a lot from watching his videos, I think there are two significant problems in what he says. First, the idea that resurrection appearances are merely the product of mythological development over time is significantly undermined by an early creed found in First Corinthians 15. While First Corinthians was written early 50’s (which pre-dates Mark’s Gospel), it contains an early oral creed that likely goes back to within 5 years of the death of Jesus. Granted, these appearances read more like a shopping list than elaborate stories. My point is, there are five different appearances (plus Paul) recorded before Mark writes his Gospel. This historical fact does not fit well with the idea that resurrection appearances are the result of mythological development over time as you move further away from the source.So, that’s the first problem. Here's the second problem. Alex is wrong about the moral lesson in John’s Gospel. Alex says John’s Gospel culminates with the story of Doubting Thomas to communicate the moral lesson to believe without evidence.However, that’s not what the account is about. This account isn’t against evidence for faith. In fact, this account is part of the evidence for faith. It’s ironic that people pick the story of doubting Thomas to show that evidence and belief are at odds since John includes the story for one simple reason: to provide evidence for belief. As John says, “These are written so you would believe.”————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Atheist gives a brilliant reason why God and the laws of science are NOT competing explanations. Red Pen Logic 2024-06-13 | ...
God of the Gaps? What Neil deGrasse Tyson Gets Wrong Red Pen Logic 2024-06-11 | The “god of the gaps” refers to a way of arguing that treats gaps in scientific knowledge as evidence of God. So, science explains a whole of bunch of things, but where it cannot explain something, we just say, “Well, science cannot explain; therefore, God did it.” This is an argument from ignorance. It’s a fallacious way to argue.But this is not what’s actually going on with the Christian God! No, we’re not positing a god of the gaps. We are positing God where we have strong, positive evidence for God being the best explanation from the available evidence.————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
Ms Rachel Gets THIS Wrong about Biblical Love. Red Pen Logic 2024-06-06 | Both Ms Rachel and I want to follow God’s command to love my neighbor, but the way we discover what that love looks like, is not by looking to the contemporary culture; it’s by looking to God’s commands. Love that affirms and celebrates sin isn’t genuine love. It’s a counterfeit love. Real love for neighbor is so much better than that. It doesn’t compromise truth. Rather, it helps our neighbor live in harmony with the Truth.#RedPenLogic #Apologetics #Christianity #Love #LoveGod #LoveOthers ————— FIND MORE FREE TRAINING —————Website: str.orgStand to Reason University: training.str.orgStand to Reason Apps: str.org/apps ————— CONNECT —————RPL TikTok: tiktok.com/@original_mrbRPL Facebook: facebook.com/redpenlogicRPL Instagram: instagram.com/redpenlogicSTR YouTube: youtube.com/user/STRvideosSTR Facebook: facebook.com/standtoreason93STR Twitter: twitter.com/STRtweetsSTR Instagram: instagram.com/standtoreasonSTR LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/stand-to-reason————— GIVE —————Support RPL: str.org/redpenSupport Stand to Reason: str.org/donate
