Billy Graham: On technology and faith

Billy Graham discusses the intersection of technology, human nature, and faith. He shares personal anecdotes and historical examples, such as King David's introduction of the Iron Age, to illustrate the limitations of technology in solving human problems like evil, suffering, and death. Graham emphasizes the importance of faith and the human soul, referencing figures like Pascal and Einstein, and concludes with a personal reflection on his own beliefs and experiences.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to meeting leaders in Silicon Valley?

• He was bored.

• He was uninterested.

• He felt out of place.

• He was confused.

What significant change did King David bring to Israel?

• Introduction of the Digital Age

• Introduction of the Bronze Age

• Introduction of the Iron Age

• Introduction of the Stone Age

According to the speaker, what is a major problem that technology cannot solve?

• Human happiness

• Human creativity

• Human evil

• Human intelligence

What does the speaker suggest is the root cause of human evil?

• Economic disparity

• Technological advancement

• Separation from God

• Lack of education

What does the speaker identify as a persistent issue despite technological progress?

• Political stability

• Technological innovation

• Economic growth

• Human suffering

What is the speaker's view on the inevitability of death?

• It can be avoided with technology.

• It is inevitable.

• It is a myth.

• It is irrelevant.

What did Wernher von Braun believe about science and religion?

• They are sisters.

• They are enemies.

• They are unrelated.

• They are antagonists.

What philosophical question did Blaise Pascal explore?

• The nature of technology

• The existence of God

• The origin of evil

• The meaning of life

What is Pascal's Wager about?

• Betting on God

• Betting on science

• Betting on humanity

• Betting on technology

What transformation did the speaker experience at 17?

• He started a business.

• He became a scientist.

• He found faith in Christ.

• He moved to a city.