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The Reason for God

Belief in an Age of Skepticism

By Timothy Keller

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| Hardcover | 9780525950493

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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 Continue

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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  • The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism By Timothy Keller

    Where Garry Wills primarily writes for the thoughtful believer, Timothy Keller writes for the thoughtful skeptic. The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism is an answer to the recent polemics from atheist authors such as Christopher Hitchens ... (read full critics)

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  • This book is remarkable. It reminds me strongly of Mere Christianity in the simple but profound ways that it outlines the gospel of Jesus. Even as a believer, this book made me think about my faith in new ways. For those that are skeptical about religion, this book drives home what I believe that ... (continue)

    This book is remarkable. It reminds me strongly of Mere Christianity in the simple but profound ways that it outlines the gospel of Jesus. Even as a believer, this book made me think about my faith in new ways. For those that are skeptical about religion, this book drives home what I believe that modern religion, as most people experience it directed "at" them, is the polar opposite of the teachings of Jesus and how we should live them out in this world.

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  • English Books
  • Hardcover 320 Pages
  • ISBN-10: 0525950494
  • ISBN-13: 9780525950493
  • Publisher: Dutton Adult
  • Pub date: Feb 14, 2008
  • Dimensions: 1484 mm x 1032 mm x 194 mm Just how big is that?
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