Apologetics is the systematic defence of a position. Religious apologetics specifically is a field of theology which seeks to present a rational basis for religious faith, defend the faith against objections and support the claim “God exists”. But are the arguments made by apologetics sound? Mike Hall takes a look at five common apologetics, deconstructing the arguments presented and exposing any flaws.

Mike Hall is the president of the Merseyside Skeptics Society and presenter of the Skeptics with a K podcast. He also organises QED in the spare time he doesn't have (although he does get a hand from one or two other people). His particular interests are the existence of God, alternative medicine, logic and Doctor Who. He once appeared on the Sky One game show "Are You Smarter Than A Ten Year Old?". He wasn't.