By identifying perceived flaws in theism by outsiders, theists can work to improve and increase the understanding of theism as we know it. This is an important function of philosophy because it helps support the Bible when applied to Christianity. Therefore, McCloskey, even though he is an atheist, inadvertently benefits theism, because his criticism of theism helps to further strengthen the argument for theism. References (2008). In W. L. Craig, Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics (pp. 71-90). Wheaton: Crossway Books. Evans, CS and Manis, RZ (2009). Philosophy of Religion (Kindle Edition ed.). Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press. Foreman, M. (nd). Address the question of the existence of God. Retrieved from Liberty University: http://learn.liberty.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_71522_1&content_id=_2152873_1McCloskey, H. J. (1968). Be an atheist. Question,