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Author Keller, Timothy, 1950-

Title The reason for God : belief in an age of skepticism / Timothy Keller.

Publication Info. New York : Dutton, [2008]
©2008
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b1067895~S1
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Description xxiii, 293 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-281) and index.
Contents The leap of doubt -- There can't be just one true religion -- How could a good God allow suffering? -- Christianity is a straitjacket -- The church is responsible for so much injustice -- How can a loving God send people to hell? -- Science has disproved Christianity -- You can't take the Bible literally -- Intermission -- The reasons for faith -- The clues of God -- The knowledge of God -- The problem of sin -- Religion and the Gospel -- The (true) story of the cross -- The reality of the Resurrection -- The dance of God -- Epilogue: Where do we go from here?
Summary Although a vocal minority continues to attack religious faith, for most Americans, faith is a large part of their lives: 86% of Americans refer to themselves as religious, and 75% 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; here, he 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. This book challenges such ideology at its core and points to the true path and purpose of Christianity.--From publisher description.
Subject Apologetics.
Faith.
Skepticism.
ISBN 9780525950493
0525950494
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SRP 2012
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August 17 2012
SRP 2012 REVIEW: This is a great starting book for skeptics and believers alike. Tim Keller is the pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, a large, thriving congregation in the middle of Manhattan, and you can understand how such a large congregation came to grow in such an unlikely place while reading. This is an honest, respectful, intellectual look at Christianity and why unbelievers should perhaps take a second look at what they've rejected and their reasons for doing so. The reader only ever dips his toes into all the different topics, but all the same, a quality read.
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SRP 2010
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September 29 2010
SRP 2010 REVIEW: A good approach to a Christian worldview that speaks to 20- somethings in New York City. A refreshing look at apologetics.
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