Reasoning With God

Author : Khaled Abou El Fadl
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442238442

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Reasoning with God by Khaled Abou El Fadl Pdf

In light of recent concern over Shari’ah, such as proposed laws to prohibit it in the United States and conflict over the role it should play in the new Egyptian constitution, many people are confused about the meaning of Shari‘ah in Islam and its role in the world today. In Reasoning with God, renowned Islamic scholar Khaled Abou El Fadl explains not only what Shari‘ah really means, but also the way it can revitalize and reengage contemporary Islam. After a prologue that provides an essential overview of Shari‘ah, Abou El Fadl explores the moral trajectory of Islam in today’s world. Weaving powerful personal stories with broader global examples, he shows the ways that some interpretations of Islam today have undermined its potential in peace and love. Rather than simply outlining challenges, however, the author provides constructive suggestions about how Muslims can reengage the ethical tradition of their faith through Shari‘ah. As the world’s second largest religion, Islam remains an important force on the global stage. Reasoning with God takes readers—both Muslim and non-Muslim—beyond superficial understandings of Shari‘ah to a deeper understanding of its meaning and potential.

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,8 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 : Harry J Gensler
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000655155

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Reasoning about God by Harry J Gensler Pdf

Reasoning about God is an introduction to philosophy of religion, meeting college students where they are with their own doubts and questions. Each chapter begins with a passage from a fictional student, who raises intellectual problems against God, which is followed by the author’s informed and easy-to-understand analysis. This debate structure allows student readers to clearly see the clash of ideas, gets them involved in the issues, and encourages their critical thinking (since students are pushed to find flaws in the ideas). It emulates the structure the author followed successfully in his Ethics: A Contemporary Introduction, which is now in its third edition and has been translated five times into other languages. This structure works well in philosophy of religion, even better than in does in ethics. Key Features of Reasoning about God: Written clearly and concisely, making difficult issues easy to understand. Makes a strong case for belief in God, based on various factors – including arguments about fine-tuning, Kalam, and near-death experiences – as well as approaches that are more instinctual or emotional. A major theme of the book is "There are many paths to God." Includes material on both traditional topics of philosophy of religion (like the problem of evil) and other related topics of interest (like whether religion is harmful, life after death, the variety of world religions, and the meaning of life). Explores how science connects to God’s existence, arguing that recent science is friendlier toward religion than older science. Written by a Christian author, whose defense of belief in God works with other theistic traditions as well (like Islam and Judaism).

Author : R. B. Jamieson,Tyler R. Wittman
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493436644

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Biblical Reasoning by R. B. Jamieson,Tyler R. Wittman Pdf

The Gospel Coalition 2022 Book Award Winner (Academic Theology) Southwestern Journal of Theology 2022 Book of the Year Award (Honorable Mention, Hermeneutics/Bible Reference/Biblical Backgrounds) Two experts in exegesis and dogmatics show how Christology and the doctrine of the Trinity are grounded in Scripture and how knowledge of these topics is critical for exegesis. The book outlines key theological principles and rules for the exegesis of Christian Scripture, making it an ideal textbook for hermeneutics and interpretation courses. The authors explore how the triune God revealed in Christ shapes Scripture and its readers and how doctrinal rules intrinsic to Scripture help guide exegesis.

Author : Jason Long
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781440106484

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The Religious Condition by Jason Long Pdf

The Bible is not the word of God. The Religious Condition is a broad look at the factors that drive Christians to believe otherwise. This part-philosophical, part-scientific overview explores the psychological and sociocultural influences that subtly provoke Christians to maintain their antiquated views of the universe. While billions of people around the world have merely assumed the solid validity of the Bible, The Religious Condition presents a series of profound questions regarding the implications of such premature assuredness. In addition to the conclusions from actual psychological studies that support these viewpoints, covered topics include the various ways that Christians approach scientific conflicts, the defense of a perfectly moral god who commits immoral acts, the illogical methods of argumentation that Christians invoke in the maintenance and defense of their beliefs, and disingenuous methods utilized by those who wish to defend the idea that religious beliefs are based on reason instead of faith. The Religious Condition answers actual reader responses to the previous works of Jason Long, a former Christian. His fresh experiences in the church and advanced levels of educational enlightenment make him the perfect individual to present this vehemently unpopular, yet undeniably appealing topic.

Author : Rosalind Ward Gwynne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134344994

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Logic, Rhetoric and Legal Reasoning in the Qur'an by Rosalind Ward Gwynne Pdf

Muslims have always used verses from the Qur'an to support opinions on law, theology, or life in general, but almost no attention has been paid to how the Qur'an presents its own precepts as conclusions proceeding from reasoned arguments. Whether it is a question of God's powers of creation, the rationale for his acts, or how people are to think clearly about their lives and fates, Muslims have so internalized Qur'anic patterns of reasoning that many will assert that the Qur'an appeals first of all to the human powers of intellect. This book provides a new key to both the Qur'an and Islamic intellectual history. Examining Qur'anic argument by form and not content helps readers to discover the significance of passages often ignored by the scholar who compares texts and the believer who focuses upon commandments, as it allows scholars of Qur'anic exegesis, Islamic theology, philosophy, and law to tie their findings in yet another way to the text that Muslims consider the speech of God.

Author : Dr. Preston Williams II
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532058103

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God’s Unreasonable Reasoning by Dr. Preston Williams II Pdf

God reveals Himself to us in the Holy Scriptures, and from His Word we can learn about His nature, His character, and His plan for humankind. Yet this spiritual journey takes something more than just reading the words in the Bible and applying our own interpretations—it takes authentic faith and a good deal of help from the Holy Spirit. God’s Unreasonable Reasoning is a captivating spiritual guidebook that can help you understand God’s reasoning in life’s many transitions, and it can change the way you interpret the experiences that you don’t understand in your daily life. Author and ordained bishop Dr. Preston Williams II offers insight into why human reasoning can’t assume that God sees things as we see them, explaining how human reasoning can be an enemy of faith since it is driven by our human nature and the physical experiences of life. With this understanding, you can experience the self-discovery and the wisdom that can prepare you to confront the rapid and complex challenges and transformations in today’s world. Sharing his own remarkable personal stories of trials, transitions, and ultimate triumphs, Dr. Williams invites you to be inspired to follow your own dreams by seeing the world through God’s eyes and allowing your path to be illuminated by biblical principles, metaphors, and insights that will stir your soul and touch the core of every heart earnestly seeking its own destiny on the journey of life.

Author : Ron Rhodes
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736936453

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Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses by Ron Rhodes Pdf

Christians have great news to offer Jehovah's Witnesses. In this revised and updated version of the top-selling Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses (more than 90,000 copies sold), author and Bible expert Ron Rhodes helps readers delve into the Bible and use practical tools to share God's truths with those who come calling. Convenient side-by-side comparisons of the New World Translation and the Bible, along with answers to each doctrinal error espoused by the Witnesses Point-by-point lists of the favorite tactics and arguments used by the Witnesses—along with effective, biblical responses to each Questions you can ask to challenge the Jehovah's Witnesses' confidence in the Watchtower Society With easy-to-understand helps, concise information, direct comparisons of beliefs, and a compassionate presentation, this resource from Ron Rhodes is ideal for personal and church libraries and for any reader who wants to confidently share the gospel.

Author : Bill Cohen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1732755809

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Reasoning with God by Bill Cohen Pdf

Author : Steve Wilkens
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830840403

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Faith and Reason by Steve Wilkens Pdf

Steve Wilkens edits a debate between three different understandings of the relationship between faith and reason, between theology and philosophy. The three views include: Faith and Philosophy in Tension, Faith Seeking Understanding and the Thomistic Synthesis. This introduction to a timeless quandary is an essential resource for students.

Author : John H. Smith
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801463273

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Dialogues between Faith and Reason by John H. Smith Pdf

The contemporary theologian Hans Küng has asked if the "death of God," proclaimed by Nietzsche as the event of modernity, was inevitable. Did the empowering of new forms of rationality in Western culture beginning around 1500 lead necessarily to the reduction or privatization of faith? In Dialogues between Faith and Reason, John H. Smith traces a major line in the history of theology and the philosophy of religion down the "slippery slope" of secularization—from Luther and Erasmus, through Idealism, to Nietzsche, Heidegger, and contemporary theory such as that of Derrida, Habermas, Vattimo, and Asad. At the same time, Smith points to the persistence of a tradition that grew out of the Reformation and continues in the mostly Protestant philosophical reflection on whether and how faith can be justified by reason. In this accessible and vigorously argued book, Smith posits that faith and reason have long been locked in mutual engagement in which they productively challenge each other as partners in an ongoing "dialogue." Smith is struck by the fact that although in the secularized West the death of God is said to be fundamental to the modern condition, our current post-modernity is often characterized as a "postsecular" time. For Smith, this means not only that we are experiencing a broad-based "return of religion" but also, and more important for his argument, that we are now able to recognize the role of religion within the history of modernity. Emphasizing that, thanks to the logos located "in the beginning," the death of God is part of the inner logic of the Christian tradition, he argues that this same strand of reasoning also ensures that God will always "return" (often in new forms). In Smith's view, rational reflection on God has both undermined and justified faith, while faith has rejected and relied on rational argument. Neither a defense of atheism nor a call to belief, his book explores the long history of their interaction in modern religious and philosophical thought.

Author : Ron Rhodes,Marian Bodine
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1995-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736939010

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Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Mormons by Ron Rhodes,Marian Bodine Pdf

Have the Mormons ever left you unsure of what to say? Their arguments are convincing, their teachings seem indisputable, and their stand on what they believe is firm. How can you effectively communicate to the Mormons that their gospel does not match up with the Bible? One of the best ways is to ask penetrating questions. Cult experts Ron Rhodes and Marian Bodine will help you understand the main points of Mormonism and discover where it falls short of God’s truth. They then equip you to ask strategic questions that challenge... the Mormon claim to be the only true church the reliability of Mormon prophets the authenticity of the Book of Mormon Jesus’ supposed visit to ancient America the Mormon view of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit and much more You’ll find Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Mormons a valuable guide to responding to Mormons with confidence!

Author : Michael Moriarty
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198849117

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Pascal: Reasoning and Belief by Michael Moriarty Pdf

This book is a study of Blaise Pascal's defence of Christian belief in the Pensees. Michael Moriarty aims to expound--and in places to criticize--what he argues is a coherent and original apologetic strategy. Setting out the basic philosophical and theological presuppositions of Pascal's project, the present volume draws the distinction between convictions attained by reason and those inspired by God-given faith. It also presents Pascal's view of the contradictions within human nature, between the 'wretchedness' (our inability to live the life of reason, to attain secure and durable happiness) and the 'greatness' (the power of thought, manifested in the very awareness of our wretchedness). His mind-body dualism and his mechanistic conception of non-human animals are discussed. Pascal invokes the biblical story of the Fall and the doctrine of original sin as the only credible explanation of these contradictions. His analysis of human occupations as powered by the twin desire to escape from painful thoughts and to gratify one's vanity is subjected to critical examination, as is his conception of the self and self-love. Pascal argues that just as Christianity propounds the only explanation for the human condition, so it offers the only kind of happiness that would satisfy our deepest longings. He thus reasons that we have an interest in investigating its truth-claims as rooted in the Bible and in history. The closing chapters of this book discuss Pascal's view of Christian morality and the famous 'wager' argument for opting in favour of Christian belief.

Author : Edward D. Andrews
Publisher : Christian Publishing House
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781945757822

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REASONING FROM THE SCRIPTURES by Edward D. Andrews Pdf

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780310330479

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The Reason for God by Timothy Keller Pdf

"This discussion guide will help you and your group learn how to engage others in dialogue on six common objections to Christianity"--Page 4 of cover