The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
by Timothy Keller
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Author: Timothy KellerEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-14
ISBN: 0525950494
Number of pages: 293
Publisher: Dutton Adult
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Book Review: A Thoughtful Answer to Skeptics, Atheists, and Postmodernists
Summary: 5 Stars
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 himself as being primarily influenced by C.S. Lewis and Jonathan Edwards. Definitely worth reading, especially for a good summary of modern athiest/liberal intellectual thought
Summary of The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
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 isn't Christianity more inclusive? Shouldn't 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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