Tassos Lycurgo


Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar

Law

Tassos Lycurgo earned an education doctorate in mathematics and logic from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) and an MA in analytic philosophy from the University of Sussex. He is a professor at UFRN and founder of Defesa da Fé Ministries, where he serves as pastor. An attorney and author of several books on philosophy, law, and apologetics, he speaks globally to present the historical, scientific, and philosophical case for faith. He also completed postdoctoral studies in Christian apologetics at Oral Roberts University.

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  • How Suffering Led a Brazilian Atheist to Salvation

    From doubt to conviction: a philosopher reveals how personal loss and intellectual exploration brought him to Christ.

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  • The Rise of Anti-Christian Ideologies

    Explore how contemporary ideologies, from post-Marxist communism to identity politics, challenge faith, language, and Christian values—and why defending family and church matters.

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  • God and Logic

    Can logic and mathematics reveal God? A philosopher explains how the laws of logic point to a necessary being and our unique human nature.

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  • Is Language Really That Powerful?

    How does controlling language shape us? What are the consequences of Marxist-inspired language reforms? Dive into the transformative power of the gospel and how it challenges contemporary socio-political pressures.

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  • Collectivism Changed Our Education

    In this captivating episode, join Ken Samples and Tassos Lycurgo as they explore the profound influence of collectivism on education. Delve into the historical context and societal implications of collectivist ideologies.

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