How Does a Skeptical Philosopher Become a Christian?

Larry Sanger is the co-founder of Wikipedia, and he recently published his testimony online. TGC’s Trevin Wax shared his highlights, and I wanted to share my reflections and resolutions after reading it.


1. Answer Questions
First, I am resolved to answer questions. I teach high school Sunday School, and Sanger specifically pointed out that his questions as a youth were met with contempt. I don’t want to be a teacher who discourages questions. Instead, I want to encourage them.


2. Witness Well
Next, I am resolved to witness well. Sanger said that some of his favorite people were Christians, and some of them were extremely intelligent. He found this strange, and I want to be that type of believer! I often forget that how we live really does have an impact on people’s perception of faith.


3. Preach and Teach God’s Word
Finally, I am resolved to preach and teach God’s Word. Sanger was surprised that the Bible could withstand interrogation — and that it was interesting to him! I want to preach and teach in such a way that God’s Word can speak for itself and remain engaging.


Shownotes:
https://larrysanger.org/2025/02/how-a-skeptical-philosopher-becomes-a-christian/
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/wikipedias-founder-converts-christianity/


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