Inner Knowledge of the Creator

A common claim among misotheists is that atheism is a "lack of belief" in God, which is intellectually lazy and self refuting. Rocks lack belief in God. Christians who believe the Bible presuppose it is true, and people have all the evidence they need but suppress it (Romans 1:18-22).

This inner knowledge is seen in children and adults. A common argument for design is that a building has a builder, a painting has a painter, and the far more complex human body must also have a designer. That would be the Master Engineer of the Bible.

Tracks on algae in pond, Unsplash / Cowboy Bob Sorensen

In the picture of a pond, something made tracks in the algae. I wonder what did it.

People watch animals go through the motions to build something that seems like they are being creative, but they are really just acting upon what they were designed to do. This points back to the Creator. Indeed, it goes beyond reasoning things out. Sometimes there are emotional reactions like a sense of wonder, peace, joy, and so on. Evolution and atheism cannot explain away what people know is true.

A few weeks ago, when the start of the fall semester brought to me a classroom full of new students for their first college physics course, I took a few minutes to get to know them by asking them a question. Since I currently teach at a Christian university, I asked the students to write out an example or two of how they see God’s hand in nature.

Reading responses to an open-ended question like this provides a valuable glimpse into what students are thinking and where they are in their understanding of science and faith. It was good for me to be reminded that nature offers poignant testimony to a designer, for those who have eyes to see.

To continue this thoughtful article, visit "In Our World, Multiple Levels of Intelligent Design." Note: Although the author is a Christian, he does not appear to be a biblical creationist. His points fit with what we believe and teach, though.