The God Debates: A 21st Century Guide for Atheists and Believers (and Everyone in Between)
- ISBN-10
- 1118146735
- ISBN-13
- 9781118146736
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 241
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-08-02
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- John R. Shook
Description
The God Debates presents a comprehensive, non-technicalsurvey of the quest for knowledge of God, allowing readers toparticipate in a debate about the existence of God and gainunderstanding and appreciation of religion?s conceptualfoundations. Explains key arguments for and against God's existence in clearways for readers at all levels Brings theological debates up to the present with current ideasfrom modernism, postmodernism, fideism, evidentialism,presuppositionalism, and mysticism Updates criticism of theology by dealing with the latest termsof the God debates instead of outdated caricatures of religion Helps nonbelievers to learn important theological standpointswhile noting their shortcomings Encourages believers and nonbelievers to enjoy informeddialogue with each other Concludes with an overview of religious and nonreligiousworldviews and predictions about the future of faith andreason
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