The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
by: Timothy Keller
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The End of Faith. The God Delusion. God Is Not Great. Letter to a Christian Nation. Bestseller lists are filled with doubters. But what happens when you actually doubt your doubts?
Although a vocal minority continues to attack the Christian faith, for most Americans, faith is a large part of their lives: 86 percent of Americans refer to themselves as religious, and 75 percent of all Americans consider themselves Christians. So how should they respond to these passionate, learned, and persuasive books that promote science and secularism over religion and faith? For years, Tim Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced doubts skeptics bring to his Manhattan church. And in The Reason for God, he single-handedly dismantles each of them. Written with atheists, agnostics, and skeptics in mind, Keller also provides an intelligent platform on which true believers can stand their ground when bombarded by the backlash. The Reason for God challenges such ideology at its core and points to the true path and purpose of Christianity.
Why is there suffering in the world? How could a loving God send people to Hell? Why isnt Christianity more inclusive? Shouldnt the Christian God be a god of love? How can one religion be right and the rest wrong? Why have so many wars been fought in the name of God? These are just a few of the questions even ardent believers wrestle with today. In this book, Tim Keller uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations and reasoning, and even pop culture to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.
The End of Faith. The God Delusion. God Is Not Great. Letter to a Christian Nation. Bestseller lists are filled with doubters. But what happens when you actually doubt your doubts?
Although a vocal minority continues to attack the Christian faith, for most Americans, faith is a large part of their lives: 86 percent of Americans refer to themselves as religious, and 75 percent of all Americans consider themselves Christians. So how should they respond to these passionate, learned, and persuasive books that promote science and secularism over religion and faith? For years, Tim Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced doubts skeptics bring to his Manhattan church. And in The Reason for God, he single-handedly dismantles each of them. Written with atheists, agnostics, and skeptics in mind, Keller also provides an intelligent platform on which true believers can stand their ground when bombarded by the backlash. The Reason for God challenges such ideology at its core and points to the true path and purpose of Christianity.
Why is there suffering in the world? How could a loving God send people to Hell? Why isnt Christianity more inclusive? Shouldnt the Christian God be a god of love? How can one religion be right and the rest wrong? Why have so many wars been fought in the name of God? These are just a few of the questions even ardent believers wrestle with today. In this book, Tim Keller uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations and reasoning, and even pop culture to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.
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- A Thoughtful Answer to Skeptics, Atheists, and Postmodernists
This book takes on many arguments commonly put forward by atheists and skeptics, including high profile atheists such as Richard Dawkins. Keller also takes on some of the thinking of liberal protestant theologians. He has an excellent grasp of the times and addresses themes that are commonly encountered in university settings and generally in our culture. Keller is obviously a well read guy, as he draws on a vast range of literary, scientific, and historical sources to develop his arguments. He identifies ... Read More
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- Poor logic abounds
I'm happy to read both sides of the faith question, and so bought this book with the hopes that Keller would come up with something new. In fact, his logic is often poor and easily refuted.I'm about half way through it, and though I intend to continue and finish, I've "lost faith" in the author's ability to reason logically.
For example, he sets up a straw man argument, claiming that "skeptics" have a "faith" of their own when they claim that doubt is, itself, a "leap of faith." It is not a ... Read More
Rating: - Thorough and thought provoking
This is a tremendously thought-provoking book.He systematically challenges the arguments given by the non-believers, forcing them to re-evaluate their own views.This book doesn't preach to the choir like most Christian books; it's meant for those peering into its windows.
Angel's Dance: A Collection of Uplifting and Inspirational Poetry
Rating: - A Strong Resource for Skeptics Wanting Answers
Keller has produced a strong, intellectual defense of Christianity in this book largely written for skeptics. That's what makes it different from a lot of apologetic books, which seem to be written more for Christians. This will be good for them as well since Keller has drawn much of his discussion from actual interactions with skeptics. Many of his points are framed logically, which will appeal to skeptics who often fancy themselves intellectuals. (See Is the Truth Out There? for more on the thinking side ... Read More
Rating: - thought provoking
From the first page to the last.This book should be a must read to all that are searching.It is most thought provoking in the 1st read, and then more enlightening on the next, and the next and then the next.I borrowed a copy of this book and then bought two for myself, with one to share.
- A Thoughtful Answer to Skeptics, Atheists, and PostmodernistsThis book takes on many arguments commonly put forward by atheists and skeptics, including high profile atheists such as Richard Dawkins. Keller also takes on some of the thinking of liberal protestant theologians. He has an excellent grasp of the times and addresses themes that are commonly encountered in university settings and generally in our culture. Keller is obviously a well read guy, as he draws on a vast range of literary, scientific, and historical sources to develop his arguments. He identifies ... Read More
- Poor logic aboundsI'm happy to read both sides of the faith question, and so bought this book with the hopes that Keller would come up with something new. In fact, his logic is often poor and easily refuted.I'm about half way through it, and though I intend to continue and finish, I've "lost faith" in the author's ability to reason logically.
For example, he sets up a straw man argument, claiming that "skeptics" have a "faith" of their own when they claim that doubt is, itself, a "leap of faith." It is not a ... Read More
- Thorough and thought provokingThis is a tremendously thought-provoking book.He systematically challenges the arguments given by the non-believers, forcing them to re-evaluate their own views.This book doesn't preach to the choir like most Christian books; it's meant for those peering into its windows.
Angel's Dance: A Collection of Uplifting and Inspirational Poetry
- A Strong Resource for Skeptics Wanting AnswersKeller has produced a strong, intellectual defense of Christianity in this book largely written for skeptics. That's what makes it different from a lot of apologetic books, which seem to be written more for Christians. This will be good for them as well since Keller has drawn much of his discussion from actual interactions with skeptics. Many of his points are framed logically, which will appeal to skeptics who often fancy themselves intellectuals. (See Is the Truth Out There? for more on the thinking side ... Read More
- thought provokingFrom the first page to the last.This book should be a must read to all that are searching.It is most thought provoking in the 1st read, and then more enlightening on the next, and the next and then the next.I borrowed a copy of this book and then bought two for myself, with one to share.
