Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar
Humanities
Balajied Nongrum currently serves as the lead consultant of research and apologetics for Reasons to Believe Asia-Pacific (RTB APAC). He holds a bachelor’s degree in veterinary science from the Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, and master’s degrees in philosophy and religion and in science and religion from Biola University, USA. Balajied has served in various capacities internationally as both a speaker and trainer, equipping Christians to demonstrate the truth of the gospel and to engage non-Christians in productive dialogue.
Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.
God Values Human Beings – Even the Tiniest Ones
Explores the biblical foundation for the value of unborn life, addressing abortion, guilt, and hope through a Christian ethical lens. Read More
Science, Faith, and the Problem of Pain
Explore how pain, often seen as an enemy, is a vital biological warning system and a profound gift in understanding suffering scientifically and theologically. Read More
Universe’s Beginning: Naturalistic Mechanisms or Creation?
Explore the relationship between biblical creation and scientific evidence, examining life’s complexity and universe origins in an engaging dialogue. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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