| In this work, 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.
From The Publisher:
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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It makes sense to believe, says Tim Keller, in this pointed rejoinder to a spate of books (LETTER TO A CHRISTIAN NATION, GOD IS NOT GREAT) that promote a skeptical or atheistic point of view. Keller strives to break down the arguments against God or religion, exposing what he sees as their fallacies and limitations. He addresses very difficult questions--about suffering, about war, about doubt--and synthesizes the great writers, artists, philosophers, and people of faith who have provided deep insight into them. He offers ample ammunition for those believers who do not feel the need to apologize or feel ridiculed for their deeply held beliefs.
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