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The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
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Average Rating:  out of 131 Reviews
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Price: $24.95
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Sale: $14.88
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Manufacturer: Dutton Adult
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EAN (European Article Number): 9780525950493
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Timothy Keller
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Publisher: Dutton Adult
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Dewey Decimal Number: 239
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Publication Date: 2008-02-14
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Reading Level: 293
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Description: 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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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Rave Reviiew |
Date: 2008-11-07 |
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Details: I have read this book at least three times since I purchased it. I think it is great--obviously. After reading it, I then purchased another copy for my son-in-law for an anniversary gift. |
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Review Summary: Excellent fair-minded critique of skepticism |
Date: 2008-11-03 |
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Details: This is a very well written book. I was very impressed by how fair-minded and non-polemical Mr. Keller was while treating subjects of peoples' beliefs or non-beliefs. He takes both today's Christians and Atheists to task while making a strong case for the traditional beliefs of orthodox Christianity. Excellent book, I really enjoyed it! |
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Review Summary: Turn ON your intelligence through studying God |
Date: 2008-10-31 |
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Details: This book is for skeptics, those who have been damaged by the church, doubters and seekers. It is not a plea to your emotions or a detailed Bible study... it is a quick read which covers deep questions using logic, reason and common sense. Pastor Keller does not ask you to put your brain on hold while he discusses topics like "are science and religion compatible". Instead, he encourages you to think and come to your own understanding of God. He does not avoid challenges - there are quotes from renown atheist Richard Dawkins - and in plain, easy to understand language provides clear, concise evidence for God.
As a pastor of a huge multicultural church in Manhattan, Keller also incorporates questions from many angles - cultural as well as religious. Ultimately, he brings the discussion back to the "spiritual", which to my mind reads "Where do you stand with the Eternal Creator right now?" and "If you died and had to face Him, how would you respond if He asked you why you should be allowed into His sinless, perfect heaven.
A really good read, not recommended for people who are looking for a sugar-coated God and Bible marinated in excuses and diversions. |
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Review Summary: The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism |
Date: 2008-10-24 |
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Details: Whether you are seeking out answers about God or a believer looking to have ready answers for why you believe, this book is a great resource. It answers arguments philsophically and gives solid arguments for God and Jesus. It poses questions for modern skeptics and defends Christian belief in this age. I believe it is a great book for our current time. |
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Review Summary: Superficial - there is so much more out there |
Date: 2008-10-23 |
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Details: I struggled with Keller's writing from the very beginning of the book. I found his arguments superficial and lazy; he did a disservice to the subject matter. The reader is much better served reading N.T. Wright or C.S. Lewis, or the litany of responsible, thoughtful scholars out there. |
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