Questions Of Belief

Author : John Polkinghorne,Nicholas Beale
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611640038

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Questions of Truth by John Polkinghorne,Nicholas Beale Pdf

How did the universe begin? Can God's existence be proven? Do humans matter more than animals? For many years people have sent the scientist-turned-priest John Polkinghorne these and other questions about science and belief. In question-and-answer format, Polkinghorne and his collaborator Nicholas Beale offer their highly informed opinions about some of the most frequently asked of these questions. Readers can follow their own paths through the book, selecting questions that interest them and looking at the additional material if they choose. This unique book will help Christians clarify their beliefs regarding difficult issues and better face challenges--from within and from others--to their faith.

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781101217658

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The Reason for God by Timothy Keller Pdf

A New York Times bestseller people can believe in—by "a pioneer of the new urban Christians" (Christianity Today) and the "C.S. Lewis for the 21st century" (Newsweek). Timothy Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics, and even ardent believers, have about religion. Using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and potent reasoning, Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one. To true believers he offers a solid platform on which to stand their ground against the backlash to religion created by the Age of Skepticism. And to skeptics, atheists, and agnostics, he provides a challenging argument for pursuing the reason for God.

Author : Edward Livermore Burlingame
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Europe
ISBN : HARVARD:AH5C2B

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Questions of belief by Edward Livermore Burlingame Pdf

Author : Michael Poole
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Faith
ISBN : 1598562258

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Exploring Science and Belief by Michael Poole Pdf

Some scientists have religious beliefs we must ourselves be prepared and willing to make a reasoned presentation of our faith, especially to young scientists, who have all too often concluded that a serious faith in a personal God and objective pursuit of scientific truth are incompatible. Professor Francis Collins, Director, National Human Genome Research Institute some do not the beliefs of most popular religions by scientific standards are based on evidence so flimsy that only an act of blind faith can make them acceptable. Dr Francis Crick (co-discoverer of DNA s structure) However, science and belief are both very important for us. Do we have to choose between them? The view that science and belief are in conflict is a major stumbling block for many people today. Michael Poole addresses this issue in Exploring Science and Belief. Is science the ultimate test of what to believe? Do its laws make belief in miracles impossible? Has Darwin s work ruled out the idea of a creating God? How did the universe develop? Was it accidental or planned? What will happen to it eventually? Do we have any significance in it? These are some of the questions addressed in Exploring Science and Belief. Although he start(s) from what is for the theist the conviction, for the agnostic the hypothesis, and for the atheist the delusion that God exists, Michael Poole also dicusses evidence for God s existence. Table of Contents Introduction 1 God s Two Books 2 Watch Your Language 3 Explaining Explanations 4 Belief, Faith and Evidence 5 Miracles 6 First and Last Things 7. The Galileo Affair 8. Enemies or Allies? 9. Creation and Evolution 10. Accident or Design? Endnotes Glossary "

Author : Donna Leon
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802197115

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A Question of Belief by Donna Leon Pdf

“Masterful . . . Brunetti allows readers to share his belief that decency and honesty can, for a little while, stave off the angst of the modern world.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review With his hometown of Venice, Italy, beset by hordes of tourists and baking under a glaring sun, Guido Brunetti’s greatest wish is to go to the mountains with his family, where he can sleep under a down comforter and catch up on his reading. But before he can go on vacation, a folder with court records has landed on his desk, brought by an old friend. It appears that cases at the local court—hardly known as a model of efficiency—are being delayed to the benefit of one of the parties. A creative new trick for corrupting the system, perhaps, but what can Brunetti do about it? But just when it looks like Brunetti will be able to get away, a shocking, violent crime forces him to stay in the simmering city, in this atmospheric mystery in the New York Times–bestselling series. “Leon creates such a rich sense of place that reading often feels like a slow vaporetto ride through the swelteringly humid canals of Venice, past splendid bridges and palazzi with time out for tramezzini and rich Italian coffee.” —The Boston Globe

Author : Norman L. Geisler,Patty Tunnicliffe
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441261168

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Reasons for Belief by Norman L. Geisler,Patty Tunnicliffe Pdf

Trusted Theologian Presents a Case for Christian Faith in Easy-to-Understand Language Seminary professor and bestselling author teams with a seminary-trained apologist and teacher to give readers basic, solid evidence for the Christian faith. This book is ideal for both teens and adults. Lay leaders and teachers as well as students will be equipped to explain the basics of Christianity to unbelievers and new believers. The accessible and topically organized book is easy to understand and use.

Author : T. E. Burke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015034033129

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Questions of Belief by T. E. Burke Pdf

This book takes a fresh look at fundamental questions concerning the nature of religious belief, the possibilities of justifying such belief and of fruitful communication between different belief systems.

Author : Guy P. Harrison
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781616147280

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50 Simple Questions for Every Christian by Guy P. Harrison Pdf

Written in a respectful and conversational style, this unique book is designed to promote constructive dialogue and foster mutual understanding between Christians and non-Christians. The author, a skeptic and journalist, asks basic questions about Christian belief. What is the born-again experience? Why would God want to sacrifice his only son for the world? Do miracles really happen? How reliable is the Bible? What is the rapture? Why isn't everyone a Christian? Each question is followed by commentary and analysis that is skeptical and tough but never argumentative or condescending. Christians will find the book useful as a basis for developing their apologetics, while skeptics will welcome Harrison's probing rational analysis of religious claims.

Author : Paul Copan
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830894468

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A Little Book for New Philosophers by Paul Copan Pdf

What's the point of studying philosophy when we have theology? Is philosophy anything more than a preparation for apologetics? Often called "theology's handmaid," philosophy has sometimes suffered from an inferiority complex in the church. Many Christians see little point in it at all. But as Paul Copan contends, it is possible to affirm theology's preeminence without diminishing the value and contribution of philosophy. In A Little Book for New Philosophers, Copan offers a concise introduction to the study of philosophy. Aimed at newcomers, this brief overview is both a survey of philosophy's basic aims and categories and an apology for its proper function in the life of the Christian. "By God's grace," Copan writes, "philosophy can enhance our understanding and worship of God . . . and assist us in defending the coherence of our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ."

Author : Titus Munson Coan
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385358430

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Question of Belief by Titus Munson Coan Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Author : Karen Lee-Thorp
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781641581066

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How to Ask Great Questions by Karen Lee-Thorp Pdf

Great answers start with great questions. People remember what they discover for themselves far more than what others tell them. A great question can mean the difference between exchanging information and discovering deeper meaning. In How to Ask Great Questions, you’ll learn when and how to ask effective questions and how to promote follow-up discussions that will lead from thoughtful conversations to life application. Ideal for small-group leaders, Sunday school teachers, and anyone who regularly leads group discussions or committee meetings. How to Ask Great Questions will equip you to build relationships between group members help people unpack a passage of Scripture or another book draw out opinions, feelings, and assumptions deepen discussions with intentional focus guide people in applying the Bible to their lives facilitate problem-solving and decision-making in group settings Transform a gathering of acquaintances into a community of friends.

Author : Keith Ward
Publisher : Templeton Foundation Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781599471358

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The Big Questions in Science and Religion by Keith Ward Pdf

The Big Questions in Science and Religion explores these ten queries to determine whether religious beliefs can survive in the scientific age. Author Keith Ward, an expert in the field of world religions, devotes a full chapter to each question, wherein he considers concepts from Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity, alongside the speculations of cosmologists, physicians, mathematicians, and philosophers.

Author : Peter Berger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781405143554

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Questions of Faith by Peter Berger Pdf

Leading religious and cultural commentator, Peter Berger, explores how and what we can believe in modern times. Deals clearly with questions such as ‘Does God exist? What was so special about Jesus? How can one be Christian in a pluralistic society? Structured around key phrases from the Apostles’ Creed. Draws on the Christian theological tradition and the work of other relevant thinkers, such as Freud and Simone Weil. The author takes the position of an open-minded sceptic, exploring his own beliefs.

Author : Jones, Stephen,Catto, Rebecca
Publisher : Bristol University Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781529206944

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Science, Belief and Society by Jones, Stephen,Catto, Rebecca Pdf

The relationship between science and belief has been a prominent subject of public debate for many years, one that has relevance to everything from science communication, health and education to immigration and national values. Yet, sociological analysis of these subjects remains surprisingly scarce. This wide-ranging book critically reviews the ways in which religious and non-religious belief systems interact with scientific theories and practices. Contributors explore how, for some secularists, ‘science’ forms an important part of social identity. Others examine how many contemporary religious movements justify their beliefs by making a claim upon science. Moving beyond the traditional focus on the United States, the book shows how debates about science and belief are firmly embedded in political conflict, class, community and culture.

Author : William Lane Craig
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433501159

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Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig Pdf

This updated edition by one of the world's leading apologists presents a systematic, positive case for Christianity that reflects the latest work in the contemporary hard sciences and humanities. Brilliant and accessible.