Reasons to Believe
organization
Reasons to Believe (RTB) is an American nonprofit organization that promotes day-age forms of old Earth creationism. It was founded in 1986 by Hugh Ross, a Canadian-born astrophysicist and creationist Christian apologist. Former Vice-President of Research and Apologetics, Fazale Rana, was named President and CEO in July 2022.
About
Reasons to Believe aims to use science as a means of evangelism. The organization publishes articles, books, and audio programs about topics related to science and Christianity. It also produces video and multimedia content and hosts events where RTB speakers discuss science and apologetics.
The organization integrates science, theology, and philosophy to address topics such as the existence of God and the Bible’s reliability. Reasons to Believe is a member of the Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability and the Independent Charities of America.
RTB uses the words of 1 Peter 3:15-16 as the organization’s core values and ministry goal.
Reasons Institute
Through its Reasons Institute program, Reasons to Believe offers courses in science apologetics at educational institutions such as Biola University, Regent University, and Southern Evangelical Seminary.
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