Issues, Etc. Answering Arguments Against Christianity: Christianity Can Be Disproven – Craig Parton, 12/19/25 (3534)
Dec 19, 2025
Craig Parton, a practicing attorney and Director of the International Academy of Apologetics, discusses the intriguing notion that Christianity can be disproven. He emphasizes the pivotal role of Jesus' resurrection as the foundation of the faith. Parton explains how Christianity's claims can be tested by examining evidence, revealing methods to potentially disprove it. He highlights the reliability of the New Testament, drawing on insights from legal scholars and asserting that the resurrection evidences meet rigorous standards of proof. Ultimately, he concludes that Christianity holds strong against challenges.
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Resurrection Is Christianity's Central Factual Claim
- Christianity's central claim is a factual, historical event: the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- If the resurrection is false, Paul says the Christian faith collapses as it rests on that single event.
Legal Eyewitnesses Guarded The Tomb
- Craig notes Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea were legally trained eyewitnesses who confirmed Jesus dead and placed him in Joseph's tomb.
- Their status made the empty tomb claim harder to dismiss and supports the early eyewitness case.
Require A Falsifiable Criterion
- Ask non-Christians what fact would make them abandon their religion to test falsifiability.
- Use their answer to focus discussion on verifiable facts rather than subjective benefits.