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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 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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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 239
EAN: 9780525950493
ISBN: 0525950494
Label: Dutton Adult
Manufacturer: Dutton Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 293
Publication Date: 2008-02-14
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Studio: Dutton Adult


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Summary: One of the best
Comment: This book, especially on CD in the car, is a must for every human on the planet. One of the greatest apologetic of our time. The Reason for God

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Summary: Great book!
Comment: This book is brilliantly written. Tim Keller does a great job of reaching you on an intellectual level, and explaining why Christians stand on certain issues. Most of the questions addressed in the book come from non-Christians, so these are very applicable questions. I would strongly recommend it to anyone!

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Summary: The Reason for God
Comment: This is an excellent book that addresses many of the arguments or concerns that are raised by atheists or agnostics concerning the reality of a living, loving God. By being a pastor in New York City, Timothy Keller has come in contact with a wide variety of people who have presented numerous claims against the validity of Christianity. Keller has listened to these claims and responded to them in a carefull non-confrontational manner and given answers that prove 'the reason for God'. I recommend this book highly for anyone who has doubts as to the reality of God and His work through His Son, Jesus Christ.

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Summary: THE book on the rationale for the existence of God
Comment: As a disclaimer: I am a Christian. But that doesn't mean that I don't approach my faith without questions and with my brain left at the door. And Tim Keller doesn't ask me to. In fact, he asks us to bring our genuine questions - as long as we are prepared to be open to some genuine answers. This book is for anyone who wants to seriously evaluate if there may be a God and who wonders if maybe, just maybe, there is more to this life than the world will often suggest. The big idea I walked away with from this book is that while we cannot PROVE God exsts - just as we cannot PROVE He doesn't - the clues for His reality are legion. This book is worth your time.

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Summary: A Welcome Rational Mind to the 'God Debate'
Comment: A book in two parts, Keller first proposes answers to the 7 foremost issues regarding religion for believers and non-believers alike. Among them `why does God allow so much suffering?', `how can there be one true faith?', `can you take the Bible literally?' and others (he insightfully selects the topics that most do struggle with).

In the second part, Keller forwards several `Reasons for Faith' arguing with philosophical, historical, sociological, and of course, spiritual/Biblical references. He does a great job overall and equips the believer with good arguments, resource material and exemplary methodical thinking. It's unlikely a staunch atheist will convert upon closing the book (is it really though?) - but it will strengthen the faith and knowledge of the theist and the seeker. Keller manages to appeal to various points-of-view (free thinkers and 'modern' views of religion, for example) without straying from the basics of his faith or portraying a 'watered down' permissive version of Christianity.

Keller does a good job in presenting solid arguments for a God-based morality and the doubter will find they must respect his tempered approach and strategic references to concessions of famous skeptics throughout history, among other things.

Highly recommended for the apologist, the curious mind and the 'seeker'.

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