Christianity rests on several pillars, of which the dominant is the historical, archaeological and textual evidence. Each pillar reinforces the claims of Christ and the Bible. I am certain that anyone willing to invest time in pursuing these subjects will not be disappointed. The Scriptures know nothing of the irrational leap of faith that is occasionally portrayed in our culture as a prerequisite for becoming a Christian. Rather, it is reasonable to investigate the critical spiritual questions we all face and the philosophical or religious systems that are available in the same manner that physical laws and data are weighed-by examining the evidence.
Truth has the inherent charateristic of looking better as it is scrutinized more closely.
I am persuaded by two truths. Second, Christianity provides a rational explanation for life on this planet as it really is, not as we would wish it to be. Loren Eiseley, Darwin's Century. Isaac Newton, Principia bk. Quoted in Newton's Philosophy of Nature, ed.