Defense Of God

Author : John Roth,Frederick Sontag
Publisher : Paragon House Publishers
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Religion
ISBN : UCAL:B3953463

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Defense of God by John Roth,Frederick Sontag Pdf

Today all, religious life exists under die threat of destruction., and the human spirit is in peril. A defense of the divine traditions in every land is needed. The ten essays contained in this book, written by an international group of distinguished scholars, explore the thesis that the defense of God depends on what men and women say and do, an awesome responsibility. The idea of a defense of God is complicated., for God is not readily defended in a world that contains radical evil, the force that lays waste the human spirit and mocks the sacred. God, moreover, says little in his own defense. The authors of these essays express a wide variety of ways that God should-and should not-be ôdefended, ö as well as pose the central question of how God might be understood. They concur that both religion and the defense of God are vital concerns. New considerations about the nature of God and about how God relates to evil emerge. This collection of essays succeeds in contributing to the defense of God, because in discussing different and often conflicting views of God significant religious insights are to be found.

Author : Scott Christensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1629955353

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What about Evil? by Scott Christensen Pdf

"Christensen's theological response to the problem of evil examines how sin, evil, corruption, and death not only fit into redemptive history but also magnify the glory of a good God"--

Author : Richard Carrier
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005-02-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781452059266

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Sense and Goodness Without God by Richard Carrier Pdf

If God does not exist, then what does? Is there good and evil, and should we care? How do we know what’s true anyway? And can we make any sense of this universe, or our own lives? Sense and Goodness answers all these questions in lavish detail, without complex jargon. A complete worldview is presented and defended, covering every subject from knowledge to art, from metaphysics to morality, from theology to politics. Topics include free will, the nature of the universe, the meaning of life, and much more, arguing from scientific evidence that there is only a physical, natural world without gods or spirits, but that we can still live a life of love, meaning, and joy.

Author : J. Gill
Publisher : 21st Century Reformation Publishing
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692682406

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The One by J. Gill Pdf

From atheism and agnosticism to Trinitarian Christianity which itself is not rooted in the simple faith of the one true God of the Bible - J. Dan Gill meets all of these candidly and head on. He asks, "Why do most Christians not even know the Shema - the amazing biblical creed about God which was given by Moses, affirmed by Jesus and is spoken in synagogues to this day?" J. Dan challenges Christians to by-pass centuries of their own religious traditions and discover anew the God of Jesus.

Author : Lloyd E. Sandelands
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0765803968

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An Anthropological Defense of God by Lloyd E. Sandelands Pdf

Anthropology--the study of man--is unlike every other study because humans are its subject. And because we are its subject we cannot manage the philosophic and emotional distance necessary to see clearly. Unable to stand apart from ourselves to comprehend our own truth, we are compelled to assume things about ourselves that we cannot prove. In a word, anthropology begins in faith. Lloyd Sandelands approaches the anthropological quest for God by comparing the faiths of modern social science and of the Christian church. Sandelands describes the social scientific faith articulated by Hume, Kant, Rousseau, Schopenhauer among others, as an imagined state of nature that sees the individual as solitary, self-sufficient, and contented. By contrast, the Christian faith unites us as male and female persons in one flesh before God. The challenge in the author's view is to decide which faith to build our lives upon. Sandelands poses questions about the basic terms of human study--what is a person, and what is society?--and how do the different metaphysics of science and Church lead to different anthropologies? A worthwhile anthropology must address the questions of what constitutes human freedom, desire, and the nature of the good. Comparing the answers given by science and by the church, he finds that the one paradoxically denies freedom, denies want, and denies the good, while the other affirms freedom, affirms want, and affirms the good. Between these two anthropologies he finds there is but one true study of man. A companion to Sandelands' "Man and Nature in God," his most recent book, "An Anthropological Defense of God" attempts to establish that an anthropology in God succeeds where an anthropology in science fails. Such success is measured not only by its ideas and findings about man, but even more by its wisdom in teaching us how to live.

Author : Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781616402952

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Theodicy by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Pdf

In this 1710 treatise, Gottfried Liebniz's only book-length work, he applies the idea of philosophical "optimism"-that we live in the best of all possible worlds-to the "problem of evil"-If a benevolent God exists, why do terrible things happen? He explores the possibility that humanity's happiness is not necessarily part of God's plan. Much of Leibniz's thinking in the realm of the sciences flowed from his philosophy-he believed the universe to operate under simple, intelligible, interconnected rules. Understanding how he approached the metaphysical world and humanity's place in it is vital to understanding his contributions to modern science. The impact of the work of German mathematician GOTTFRIED WILHELM LEIBNIZ (1646-1716) on modern science and technology is all but incalculable. His notation for infinitesimal calculus-which he developed independently of Newton-remains in use today, and his invention of binary counting is the basis for modern computing. He was a powerfully influential philosopher as well, and is still considered, alongside Descartes and Spinoza, one of the great 17th-century rationalists.

Author : Stephen E. Parrish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : God
ISBN : 0761821740

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God and Necessity by Stephen E. Parrish Pdf

God and Necessity: A Defense of Classical Theism argues that the God of classical theism exists and could not fail to exist. The book begins with the definition of key terms and analysis of the concepts of God and necessity. Extended examinations of the ontological, cosmological, and teleological arguments are given. The last chapters give an extended exposition and defense of the transcendental argument for God's existence. It is shown that rival accounts of the existence of universe, the Brute Fact and the Necessary Universe theories completely fail, while Necessary Deity, the concept of God existing in all possible worlds, succeeds. Only the latter can account for reality as it is, and can account for knowledge and justification.

Author : Steven B. Cowan,Terry L. Wilder
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433676789

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In Defense of the Bible by Steven B. Cowan,Terry L. Wilder Pdf

Noted scholars (William A. Dembski, Darrell L. Bock, etc.) address and respond to all major contemporary challenges (philosophical, historical, ethical, scientific, etc.) to the divine inspiration and authority of the Bible.

Author : Spiros Zodhiates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Bible
ISBN : OCLC:11281425

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Was Christ God? by Spiros Zodhiates Pdf

Author : Cornelius Van Til
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004555384

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The Defense of the Faith by Cornelius Van Til Pdf

Author : Yujin Nagasawa
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198758686

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Maximal God by Yujin Nagasawa Pdf

Yujin Nagasawa presents a new, stronger version of perfect being theism, the conception of God as the greatest possible being. Although perfect being theism is the most common form of monotheism in the Judeo-Christian-Islamic tradition its truth has been disputed by philosophers and theologians for centuries. Nagasawa proposes a new, game-changing defence of perfect being theism by developing what he calls the 'maximal concept of God'. Perfect being theists typically maintain that God is an omniscient, omnipotent, and omnibenevolent being; according to Nagasawa, God should be understood rather as a being that has the maximal consistent set of knowledge, power, and benevolence. Nagasawa argues that once we accept the maximal concept we can establish perfect being theism on two grounds. First, we can refute nearly all existing arguments against perfect being theism simultaneously. Second, we can construct a novel, strengthened version of the modal ontological argument for perfect being theism. Nagasawa concludes that the maximal concept grants us a unified defence of perfect being theism that is highly effective and economical.

Author : Clifford Williams
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725264694

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Existential Reasons for Belief in God by Clifford Williams Pdf

Lived faith involves doctrines, evidences and rational coherence—but it includes much more. Philosopher Clifford Williams puts forth an argument as to why certain needs, desires and emotions have a legitimate place in drawing people into faith in God. Addressing the strongest objections to these types of grounds for faith, he shows how the personal and experiential aspects of belief play an important part in coming to faith and in remaining a believing person.

Author : R. Douglas Geivett,Gary R. Habermas
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830897742

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In Defense of Miracles by R. Douglas Geivett,Gary R. Habermas Pdf

Can modern intellectuals believe in miracles? Editors R. Douglas Geivett and Gary R. Habermas provide a collection of essays to refute objections to the miraculous and set forth the positive case for God's action in history.

Author : Jeff Balistrere
Publisher : Winepress Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1414123094

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God Doesn't Play Zone Defense by Jeff Balistrere Pdf

God Doesn't Play Zone Defense is a unique guide to developing a one-on-one relationship with God. It combines profound Bible quotes and inspirational messages from basketball legends with a pinch of humor mixed in to keep you on your toes. This easy-to-read book is ideal for any individual young or old seeking a deeper understanding of the peace and strength that a personal relationship with God can provide both in the game of basketball and in life. "God Doesn't Play Zone Defense is energy for the soul!" -Mike Brey, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Notre Dame University "I think the messages in God Doesn't Play Zone Defense can be applied to any sport. This book is a great guide on how to improve on the court and grow in our spiritual life as well." -Milan Brown, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Holy Cross University "A great read for any fan of basketball, player or coach . . . It really hits home!" -Jim "Bow Tie" Phelan, Legendary College Basketball Coach "Great book for readers and non-readers, because it speaks to you. Jeff has captured some very fundamental concepts of life that we can all apply to our daily activity." -Cliff Warren, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Jacksonville University Visit www.goddoesntplayzonedefense.com for more information and to order your copy today!

Author : Kai-man Kwan
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441174017

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Rainbow of Experiences, Critical Trust, and God by Kai-man Kwan Pdf

Defends a new type of epistemology, the Critical Trust Approach, and then applies it to the experience of God in the contemporary multicultural context.