RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Evidence for Christianity as Right-Center Biased due to its conservative theological positions on gender and sexuality and its promotion of religious interpretations over secular science. We rate it as Mixed for factual accuracy due to selective sourcing, lack of scientific counterpoints, and theological filtering of empirical evidence.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (4.4)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (5.4)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Evidence for Christianity is a religious apologetics website founded and operated by Dr. John Oakes. It serves as a hub for Christian educational resources, including articles, lectures, PowerPoint presentations, and a Q&A section that addresses theological, scientific, and cultural questions through a biblical lens. The platform targets evangelical audiences and emphasizes the compatibility of Christianity with reason and selective science. The website lists Merced, California, as the primary base for Dr. Oakes’ ministry activities.
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Funded by / Ownership
Dr. John Oakes, a Christian apologist with a Ph.D. in chemical physics, owns the site. He is affiliated with the International Churches of Christ and frequently conducts international speaking tours and seminars. The website does not disclose institutional funding or donor transparency. Revenue appears to come from personal book sales, teaching events, and affiliated ministries like IPI Books.
Analysis / Bias
Evidence for Christianity presents material through the lens of conservative Christian theology, often addressing social and scientific issues in ways that prioritize biblical interpretations. It uses scientific language to support religious conclusions that differ from mainstream academic consensus on topics like gender identity and the origin of life.
In a Q&A post titled “If God created nature perfect, and if nature has two sexes, how should we act toward LGBT and hostile feminists?” Dr. Oakes affirms the belief that there are only two genders and defines intersex individuals as “not the new gender,” despite acknowledging chromosomal variations. He emphasizes showing love and compassion toward LGBTQ+ individuals while maintaining an evangelical stance that conflicts with contemporary medical and social science perspectives.
On the topic of Earth’s age and science, the site takes a moderate position compared to young Earth creationists. In “How old is the earth? Could the days of Genesis be eras?”, Oakes rejects literal 6,000-year-old Earth claims and supports the scientific consensus of a 4.5-billion-year-old planet. He describes the Genesis “days” as metaphorical and acknowledges that scientific methods such as radiometric dating and astrophysical measurements are valid. However, this acceptance is always filtered through theological reasoning and does not extend to a full endorsement of naturalistic evolution, as seen in “The Bible and Evolution,” where he argues that evolution is real but guided by divine intervention.
The site avoids presenting secular counterarguments in full, rarely links to external scientific sources, and reinforces religious doctrine over critical inquiry. It presents as educational but operates primarily as a theological advocacy site.
Failed Fact Checks
- None by a third-party fact checker.
Overall, we rate Evidence for Christianity as Right-Center Biased due to its conservative theological positions on gender and sexuality and its promotion of religious interpretations over secular science. We rate it as Mixed for factual accuracy due to selective sourcing, lack of scientific counterpoints, and theological filtering of empirical evidence. (M. Huitsing 05/09/2025)
Source: https://evidenceforchristianity.org/
Last Updated on May 9, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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