Why Do People Reject Christianity

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I think you made several valid points in your discussion board regarding the Christian gospel such as the moral reasons why an individual would reject Christianity (2), and what Christians can do to undertake moral, emotional, and intellectual objections (5). Overall, I understand the conclusions that you’ve reached; however, I do believe that you minimized the complexity of an individual’s negative emotional and intellectual responses to Christianity for the most part. Just as the human emotions are numerous, so too are the reasons and reactions people can have. I have no doubt in my mind that the central cause for people’s rejection of Christianity has to do with the existence and toleration of evil in this world. As for your opinion on intellectual

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