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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Good Reasons for Believing in God! I believe it was in 1988 when I attended a weekend conference in New Jersey where Tim Keller was the speaker. He was then telling people about his plans to move to New York City, to Manhattan, to start a conservative Presbyterian church there. He felt called to minister to a large city population at a time when many churches were fleeing to the suburbs. Dr. Boice, the then senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in downtown Philadelphia, had a similar commitment to large city ministry and I have often... more info
Thought provoking This book brought thought provoking angles that need to be considered when searching for truth. It is imperative that each person search for the truth and meaning to life. Jesus said seek and you will find. To go through life aimlessly is eternally fatal. Jesus is truth and the truth leads to Jesus, Gods Son. I love the picture that the author portrays in the chapter on the dance, and Gods perfect love. That makes sense and gives hope!
Not for the weak in mind..... Timothy Keller's book, THE REASON FOR GOD is not light reading. It answers age old questions which are the stumbling blocks to non-believers AND it answers them in a remarkably fresh and solid manner. If you've ever questioned your beliefs or if you wonder why the world has so many who profess to be Christians, this book will give the answers. It's tops on my book list!
Before you rant, read Keller. What's your favorite rant against Christianity? What hypocrisy about the religion just really turns you off? Before you open mouth and insert foot, read this book. Keller addresses many of the tough questions that any Christian or anyone who believes in God struggles with. I first listened to this book on compact disc then I ordered it. I think he is the C.S.Lewis of our generation.
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