About this collection
These essays gather arguments and reflections written by Neil Shenvi on questions ranging from the historical reliability of the Gospels to homeschooling practice and contemporary moral debates. They are written for Christians working through hard questions as well as skeptics evaluating the claims of Christianity.
Biblical historicity
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Response essay
A reply to Robert Price's The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man, engaging Price's skeptical case against the historical Jesus.
Part of a broader set of responses to critical and skeptical scholarship on the Gospels.
Moral and current-events questions
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Ethics
Is Abortion Morally Permissible?
An essay examining the moral status of abortion.
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Ethics & current events
A moral analysis of the Syrian refugee crisis.
Considers how Christian moral reasoning applies to questions raised by the refugee crisis.
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Faith & definitions
How does the Bible define "faith"?
Looks at what the biblical term for faith actually means, in contrast to popular misconceptions.
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Politics & religion
Understanding evangelicals and the 2016 election; Understanding evangelical conservatives.
Essays exploring the reasoning and motivations behind evangelical political engagement.
Homeschool tips
A series of practical essays drawn from years of homeschooling, covering habits and structure rather than curriculum recommendations.
- Have a Schedule — on the importance of routine and consistency for keeping children focused on their work.
- Push Reading First — on prioritizing reading skills early.
- Schedule 1-on-1 Time — on balancing individual attention across multiple children being taught at once.
- Use Technology, Embrace Educational Standards, Teach Outside of School, and Relax — further tips in the same series.
More essays
Additional essays touch on the case for Christianity, the nature of belief, and other apologetics topics. See the home page for an overview of currently featured material, or visit Science for essays on quantum mechanics and materialism.