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Jean-Paul Sartre and Other Backsliding Atheists

In this article I want to explore the neglected idea of the backsliding atheist. Just think of the scornful atheist who proclaims loudly: “I do not believe in the resurrection of Jesus. It’s all nonsense.” Is it possible to doubt this bold confession? It is vital to notice that no Read more…

By Mark Roques, 12 monthsJuly 9, 2021 ago
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Somerset Maugham and the Fear of Final Judgment

In the final year of his life, the atheist novelist Somerset Maugham (1874 – 1965) became terrified of dying and the possibility of judgment by a just and holy God loomed alarmingly. He had led a sordid, decadent and intensely selfish life and he craved secular comfort and consolation. In Read more…

By Mark Roques, 3 yearsJuly 10, 2019 ago
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Sixth Form Conference on Materialism and Human Trafficking

Yesterday I went to a school in Doncaster. Picture it. There are 80 sixth formers and I have to engage them for 90 minutes on my own with just one teacher present. A tad frightening. I tell them about Tarzan, the human trafficker who comes from Ukraine. In the 1990’s Read more…

By Mark Roques, 4 yearsNovember 29, 2018 ago
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Talking to an atheist about Eric Harris

Talking to aggressive atheists can be enjoyable and fulfilling if you have an intelligent and creative spiel. I was talking to an atheist builder who had a pop at me for being a Christian. He declared boldly: “I’m on the side of science and not religion.” I was straight in Read more…

By Mark Roques, 5 yearsOctober 25, 2017 ago
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Talking to a Mexican in Morocco about RealityBites

Anne and I had a wonderful time in Morocco over the Christmas break. The hotels were excellent and Casablanca didn’t disappoint although Humphrey Bogart did not show up and mumble – “Play it again Sam.” RealityBites is all about creative and non-cheesy communication of the Christian faith and I had Read more…

By Mark Roques, 5 yearsJanuary 11, 2017 ago
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  1. Richard Gunton on Learning by example?June 20, 2022

    Thanks for this glimpse into literary circles, Alicia, and the provocation to reflect on conscious and subconscious ways in which…

  2. Hugh Grear on The Inspiring Story of August Francke who transformed a German CityJune 1, 2022

    Good story, but short! We all need to to find that one golden recipe! However, with the recipe comes the…

  3. Evan on The Inspiring Story of August Francke who transformed a German CityMay 31, 2022

    A good example of how to preach through our actions. Great stuff as always, Mark!

  4. Gillian Adsett Cameron on Jimmy Savile’s WorldviewMay 31, 2022

    Watching the Netflix doco on Jimmy Savile I was shocked to hear his views on freedom: "- Interviewer: what would…

  5. Bruce Wearne on Jimmy Savile’s WorldviewMay 19, 2022

    Well, Mark, thanks. Yes edgy story this. You'd think that hearing it, the victims of such criminal deeds and such…

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