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The Skeptical Believer

Author : Daniel Taylor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780970651150
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book The Skeptical Believer written by Daniel Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to God, there are believers and there are skeptics. But there are also Skeptical Believers, a particular kind of believer who lives with an Inner Atheist that is constantly raising objections. The Skeptical Believer is a book about making peace with your Inner Atheist, and about working out useful responses to questions that have no definitive answers. It steers a middle course between the modernist conviction that faith is agreement with a set of statements about God and the postmodernist assertion that religious faith is just one story among many, no more or less true than any other. The Skeptical Believer proposes that one can live a rich and meaningful life of faith without proof (and despite the weaknesses of the church) by seeing oneself as a character within an ancient story. As believers, skeptical or otherwise, always have.

Affirmations of a Skeptical Believer

Author : G. Avery Lee
Publisher : Mercer University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780865543959
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (439 download)

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Download or read book Affirmations of a Skeptical Believer written by G. Avery Lee and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Meet The Skeptic

Author : Bill Foster
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1614581436
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (145 download)

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Download or read book Meet The Skeptic written by Bill Foster and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian faith almost always meets skepticism. Are you equipped to effectively handle the skeptic’s questions and debates? Meet the Skeptic is a new approach to equipping believers to engage the non-believing culture. Author Bill Foster takes the multitude of objections and reduces them to four basic categories. Understanding these categories will enable you to effectively share your hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ and clarify the skeptic’s root objection. Foster offers pop culture references and biblical support so that you can: Recognize the Red-Flag Words that prop up objections Ask probing questions and acquire an ear for opportunities Develop an understanding of the skeptics ideas and better fulfill the Great Commission. This easy to read approach to apologetics and evangelism is a field guide to faith conversations. It is written for teens, college students, and adults and can be used as a group study with the leader’s guide and workbook.

How We Believe

Author : Michael Shermer
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429996749
Total Pages : 541 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book How We Believe written by Michael Shermer and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition covering the latest scientific research on how the brain makes us believers or skeptics Recent polls report that 96 percent of Americans believe in God, and 73 percent believe that angels regularly visit Earth. Why is this? Why, despite the rise of science, technology, and secular education, are people turning to religion in greater numbers than ever before? Why do people believe in God at all? These provocative questions lie at the heart of How We Believe , an illuminating study of God, faith, and religion. Bestselling author Michael Shermer offers fresh and often startling insights into age-old questions, including how and why humans put their faith in a higher power, even in the face of scientific skepticism. Shermer has updated the book to explore the latest research and theories of psychiatrists, neuroscientists, epidemiologists, and philosophers, as well as the role of faith in our increasingly diverse modern world. Whether believers or nonbelievers, we are all driven by the need to understand the universe and our place in it. How We Believe is a brilliant scientific tour of this ancient and mysterious desire.

A Skeptic’s Guide to Belief

Author : Ken Crispin
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1532678533
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (326 download)

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Book Synopsis A Skeptic’s Guide to Belief by : Ken Crispin

Download or read book A Skeptic’s Guide to Belief written by Ken Crispin and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-04-04 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would happen if you faced your doubts, set aside your preconceptions, and decided to follow the path of truth wherever it might lead? Most people, whether believers or atheists, doggedly defend what they have always believed. Many see this as an expression of faith. Yet, there is something almost inexpressibly sad about the plight of people living out their lives in reliance upon beliefs they dare not question. Perhaps that is why many of us come to a point at which we feel compelled to pursue the truth, no matter what the implications. But even if we found the courage to embark upon such a journey, could we really find a path through the scientific, philosophical, experiential, and theological thickets that surround the great questions of life? And if we did, would we know the truth and be set free? Would we be forced to face a long-feared despair? Or would we find ourselves still staring impotently at an enigmatic universe? This is a book unlike any other. It addresses these questions with unflinching honesty, drawing evidence from a diversity of scientific fields and subjecting the competing arguments to rigorous skeptical analysis.

Making Sense of God

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525954155
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (259 download)

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Download or read book Making Sense of God written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.

Are You Really That Stupid?

Author : Joshua Christian
Publisher : Fifth Estate Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781933580722
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Are You Really That Stupid? written by Joshua Christian and published by Fifth Estate Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Are You Really That Stupid?" explores the history, politics, and missteps behind the formation of our accepted Christian doctrines, and does so in a most unusual way. The author examines some of our sacred theological cows using humor, irony, and science. The result is a book that will enlighten and enrage. "Are You Really That Stupid?" will make you laugh, and write hate-mail to the author. At the end, you will have a better understanding of your faith.

Skeptics and True Believers

Author : Chet Raymo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 080271904X
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Skeptics and True Believers written by Chet Raymo and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Years ago, noted science teacher and writer Chet Raymo embarked upon his own quest to reconcile the miracle stories he learned as a child with the science he learned as an adult. Skeptics and True Believers is the culmination of that search-a passionate, ever-inquisitive statement that science and religion can mutually reinforce the way we experience the world. Acknowledging that the scientific and the spiritual communities are increasingly split, Raymo builds strong bridges between them. He illustrates his argument with an array of thought-provoking stories, such as the remarkable migratory flight of a small bird called the red knot; the long, glorious glide of the Comet Hyakutake across the night sky; a hilarious alien abduction that didn't happen. Together, they are compelling evidence that religion should embrace the reliable knowledge of the world that science provides, while at the same time science should respect and nourish humankind's need for spiritual sustenance. "Miracles are explainable," Raymo paraphrases the writer Tim Robinson, "it is the explanations that are miraculous." For anyone drawn to reflect on life's meaning and purpose, Chet Raymo's uncompromising skepticism and reverence for mystery will affirm and inspire.

The Skeptic's Dictionary

Author : Robert Carroll
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1118045637
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Skeptic's Dictionary written by Robert Carroll and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wealth of evidence for doubters and disbelievers "Whether it's the latest shark cartilage scam, or some new 'repressed memory' idiocy that besets you, I suggest you carry a copy of this dictionary at all times, or at least have it within reach as first aid for psychic attacks. We need all the help we can get." -James Randi, President, James Randi Educational Foundation, randi.org "From alternative medicine, aliens, and psychics to the farthest shores of science and beyond, Robert Carroll presents a fascinating look at some of humanity's most strange and wonderful ideas. Refreshing and witty, both believers and unbelievers will find this compendium complete and captivating. Buy this book and feed your head!" -Clifford Pickover, author of The Stars of Heaven and Dreaming the Future "A refreshing compendium of clear thinking, a welcome and potent antidote to the reams of books on the supernatural and pseudoscientific." -John Allen Paulos, author of Innumeracy and A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper "This book covers an amazing range of topics and can protect many people from being scammed." -Stephen Barrett, M.D., quackwatch.org Featuring close to 400 definitions, arguments, and essays on topics ranging from acupuncture to zombies, The Skeptic's Dictionary is a lively, commonsense trove of detailed information on all things supernatural, occult, paranormal, and pseudoscientific. It covers such categories as alternative medicine; cryptozoology; extraterrestrials and UFOs; frauds and hoaxes; junk science; logic and perception; New Age energy; and the psychic. For the open-minded seeker, the soft or hardened skeptic, and the believing doubter, this book offers a remarkable range of information that puts to the test the best arguments of true believers.

A Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists

Author : David G. Myers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470381558
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book A Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists written by David G. Myers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists helps readers—both secular and religious—appreciate their common ground. For those whose thinking has moved from the religious thesis to the skeptical antithesis (or vice versa), Myers offers pointers to a science-respecting Christian synthesis. He shows how skeptics and people of faith can share a commitment to reason, evidence, and critical thinking, while also embracing a faith that supports human flourishing—by making sense of the universe, giving meaning to life, connecting us in supportive communities, mandating altruism, and offering hope in the face of adversity and death.

Finding Faith in a Skeptical World

Author : Chet Galaska
Publisher : Triad LLC
ISBN 13 : 9780981676708
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Finding Faith in a Skeptical World written by Chet Galaska and published by Triad LLC. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former atheist, Galaska writes about his experiences with shedding his skepticism and becoming a believer. His purpose is to provide 'brief shortcuts for curious unbelievers, those seeking faith, those new to it, and for Christians who may not be familiar with some of the ideas covered', and to 'promote a clearer understanding of Christianity by both skeptics and believers'--Preface.

Christ in the Early Christian Hymns

Author : Daniel Liderbach
Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 9780809138098
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Christ in the Early Christian Hymns written by Daniel Liderbach and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the first days of the church, Christians confessed their faith in Jesus Christ in both theological discussion and in popular hymns of devotion. After the major church councils from Nicaea to Chalcedon brought clarification and definition to Christological doctrines, the hymns began to express clearly this belief in Jesus as truly God and truly human." "Father Liderbach shows that pre-Nicaean hymns inductively held in tension both the full humanity of Jesus and his more-than-human status. Then during the councils from Nicaea to Chalcedon, deductive doctrine held sway in the new hymn compositions. But the final definition by Chalcedon encouraged new hymns in which humanity and divinity are once again held in experiential tension according to the "rule of faith" of the earliest period."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

WHY Do You Believe in GOD?

Author : Bryan Mercier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781530749188
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (491 download)

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Download or read book WHY Do You Believe in GOD? written by Bryan Mercier and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-25 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people have doubts about God or religious questions that never get answered. That is why this book is a must-read. It provides logical, rational, and much needed answers regarding the existence of God and other deep questions of faith. So, whether someone is a skeptic, has fallen away from their religion, or is currently on a search for God, this will be an invaluable resource to provide insight and bring people back to faith. This book will also inspire believers and serve as a manual to help them explain their beliefs and respond more effectively to questions and objections that other people may have. Some topics include:* Evidence for the existence of God* Science and Religion* Myths about the Bible * Why pain and suffering exist if God is so good* Galileo, the Catholic Church and science* The Crusades and religious wars* Atheism* And more.So, whether you are someone who has questions about God and religion or whether you are looking for the knowledge and ability to explain your beliefs effectively to others, this is the book for you. / ENDORSEMENTS:"As an atheist convert to the Catholic Church and a writer of many books defending the faith, I can attest that this is the best short book for reaching non-believers I have ever read. It is full of brilliant insights written in a dramatic user-friendly manner. Get it immediately for yourself to remove any nagging doubts you have. Most of all, buy it for use in evangelization!"- Dr. Ronda Chervin (Professor of Philosophy at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, author of many Catholic books, and Catholic TV/radio personality)"It's one thing to know the many solid arguments there are for God's existence and the truth of the Christian worldview; it's quite another to know how to use those arguments in real-life conversations with real-life doubters. By illustrating how he does it himself, Bryan Mercier has produced a very useful apologetic resource, and I heartily recommend it." - Ken Hensley, author of, "The Godless Delusion: A Catholic Challenge to Modern Atheism"

An Anatomy of Skepticism

Author : Manfred Weidhorn
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595409504
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (954 download)

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Download or read book An Anatomy of Skepticism written by Manfred Weidhorn and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every thoughtful person must ask, "What do I know?" The two most explosive fields, religion and politics, are notably filled with strident and conflicting claims. Close analysis in clear language reveals that no one knows what he or she is talking about. Because of the challenge of unexamined assumptions, of unclear cause-and-effect relationships, and of the rarity of reliable sources, a person who wants to be open-minded cannot avoid adopting skepticism as the least embarrassing philosophy. Some discoveries made in this book: *Reason appears to prove nothing *Intuition is probably a delusion *Facts are slippery *Religious people yearn for suicide *Why socialism cannot work *Where conservatives screwed up badly (as they admit) *The equation STAR+2R+R3=GPS explains the cultural history of the world *Shakespeare was a skeptic *Dante's curious insight into love *Passing the Magic Johnson test *Tom De Lay does not realize that relativism is as American as apple pie *Hamlet, who never existed, is more real than you or I. Here is a sample observation: "People believe in God because the Bible tells all about him, and they believe in the Bible because God wrote or inspired it. This is a classic case of the Fallacy of Circular Reasoning."

Where Is Heaven?

Author : Phil Bowie
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781494847371
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book Where Is Heaven? written by Phil Bowie and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-01-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A near-death experience proved to be inspirational for Phil Bowie. A firm believer in God but a long-time skeptic concerning the believability and practices of humankind's organized religions, he has gathered a lifetime of experiences, proven facts, and conclusions from the best and brightest minds on the planet in the writing of this book. If you've ever doubted what you've been taught about religion and the Bible, Where is Heaven? will give you true, fact-based answers you can firmly believe. Among other insights, it will tell you where heaven really is.

Reading and comprehension academically speaking. How to find and make connections between the lines. Per le Scuole superiori

Author : Margaret Percy
Publisher : SEE Editrice Firenze
ISBN 13 : 9788890190445
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Reading and comprehension academically speaking. How to find and make connections between the lines. Per le Scuole superiori written by Margaret Percy and published by SEE Editrice Firenze. This book was released on 2005 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

I Am a Christian, This Is Why

Author : Kinite A. McCrae
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732812901
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book I Am a Christian, This Is Why written by Kinite A. McCrae and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-16 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered if there is any proof for God outside the Bible? Me too! Have you ever questioned the authenticity of the Bible? Me too! Does a concept like the Trinity confuse you? Get simple and logical answers to questions like these and MORE! In this much-anticipated Christian apologetic book, "I am a Christian, This is Why: A Logical Response to the Skeptic." The author Kinite A. McCrae lays out the evidence for truth in a logical yet non-technical or deep theological format that teaches Christians how to easily defend why they believe what they believe as well as provide logical answers to the most common questions asked by skeptics and non-believers. This book provides a seamless combination of both traditional and urban apologetics in an easy to read, conversational flow that invites the reader to think critically, answer questions, and come into that "now I get it" moment as the reader travels on an engaging and memorable journey through science, creation, history and the author's own Pre-Christian mindset as a skeptic, to her Post-Christian confidence in its logic, truth, reliability, and authenticity. This book examines creation, reviews other beliefs and philosophies, then stack the historical facts to provide convincing reasons why Christianity is true.