Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | CARM |
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| Formation | 1995 |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Protestant evangelism |
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Founder/President
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Matthew Slick |
| Matthew Slick, David Kimball, Charlie Spine | |
The Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM) is a group that helps people understand and share Christian beliefs. It's a non-profit organization, which means it doesn't aim to make money. CARM uses the internet and radio to reach people. They also support missionaries who share their beliefs in other countries. This ministry started in the United States in 1995. Matthew Slick is the current president. CARM is based in Nampa, Idaho.
How CARM Started and What It Does
In November 1995, Matthew Slick put his sermons and notes onto a computer. He then created a website for what he called the Christian Research Ministry. By the year 2000, his website was getting many visitors each week.
CARM offers several helpful tools online. They have dictionaries that explain religious words. They also have discussion forums where people can talk about their faith. The main goal of CARM is to give Christians good information. This helps them understand their beliefs better.
The website also provides arguments for Protestants to use. These arguments can be used in online discussions. They are for talking with people who have different beliefs. This includes atheists, Muslims, Mormons, and Catholics.
What CARM Believes
CARM is a Protestant ministry. Protestantism is a major branch of Christianity. CARM includes different types of Protestant beliefs.
For example, CARM believes that the Calvinist way of understanding Christianity is correct. However, they do not call themselves a Calvinist ministry. They say that both Calvinists and non-Calvinists write articles for them.
See also
- Christian countercult movement
- List of Christian apologetic works
