I came upon a blog this morning called Christian Skepticism, also a group on Facebook.   I questioned their motto:   “We are incredulous and skeptical of any truth claim that does not originate from or is not glorifying to the Trinitarian God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) or detracts from Holy Scripture.”

Isn’t this motto a self-defeating statement as it is itself a truth claim not found in the Bible?

Isn’t it like saying “No truths can be known” which is itself claiming to be true?

Are the authors skeptical about 2+2=4, a truth claim which does not originate from Holy Scripture?

More importantly, don’t unbelievers know that cowardice, stealing or committing adultery are vices? Isn’t the natural moral law true even to non-believers?

Did not Paul clearly recognize that even Gentiles have knowledge of some truths (the natural moral law) when he says, “For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them” (Rom. 2:14-15 ESV).

It seems Gentiles do have access to some moral knowledge even though they do not have Scripture.

I think a correct motto would be to say: “We are incredulous and skeptical of anyone who stands against the truth claims found in Holy Scripture.”

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