The Seeker S Guide To Faith An Exposition Of The Doubts Delusions And Deceptions Of Atheism

Author : J. Peter Baumgarten
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781662411779

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The Seeker's Guide to Faith by J. Peter Baumgarten Pdf

The Seeker’s Guide to Faith confronts and answers the thirteen principal arguments against God that are now advanced by modern secularist movement (sometimes called New Atheism) using the powerful insights and teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are many books written to encourage faith for people who are experiencing doubts about God generally. However, this book is the only one of its kind by a Latter-day Saint author that directly and specifically challenges all the main arguments against faith in God that are now aggressively asserted by the belligerent modern secular movement. Its uniqueness is enhanced by the fact that the doctrines and teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are used whenever applicable to effectively answer the challenges raised by this movement. This author believes that the unique teachings and insights of the Church are better suited than those of any other faith for answering those challenges. Furthermore, the author’s professional and volunteer activities have afforded him the opportunity to know and work with people of nearly all religious backgrounds, in nearly all walks of life. Recent experiences have led him to examine the reasons many apparently intelligent people reject faith. His legal background and training have aided him in spotting and understanding the weaknesses and flaws of the logical underpinnings of atheism. His Gospel upbringing as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has helped him see through the fog of the dogma and arguments of atheism to the “More Excellent Way” afforded by the Gospel’s plan of happiness. He hopes The Seeker’s Guide to Faith will help others who stand at the crossroads of their doubts to find their faith in Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.

Author : Joseph S. Willis
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780835630986

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Finding Faith in the Face of Doubt by Joseph S. Willis Pdf

Many Americans say they are uncertain about their religious beliefs, although they continue to attend Christian and other churches. Interdenominational minister Willis presents this beautifully written book to help questioners maintain their integrity while relating to the vast Mystery that informs the universe beyond all understanding. "We know we don't know," Willis says, "and yet we all (even atheists) must stand on assumptions that help us lead good lives." To explore these assumptions, he discusses different ways of thinking about God, scientific and mythical views, the sources of good and evil, and the need for both freedom and commitment. He assures us we can all think reasonably about Ultimate Reality and find a faith that fits. The book grew from theology classes Willis taught in Unitarian churches and universities and from conversations with discontented members of other discussion groups. His clear and engaging prose is full of lively exchanges with his students. Frequent references to the best contemporary theologians (Bishop Spong, for example) and to philosophers, physicists, mythologists, and Bible experts provide an inspiring resource for those who long to resolve the conflict between faith and reason, doubt and belief.

Author : Ken Crispin
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532678530

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A Skeptic’s Guide to Belief by Ken Crispin Pdf

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.

Author : Vern Overall
Publisher : Reasons to Believe
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1625861192

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The Skeptic's Guide to Doubt by Vern Overall Pdf

Scholars say Christian doubt is the lack of Certainty surrounding God, Jesus and His Teachings, religion in general, miracles, faith, And heaven. At some point, everyone Experiences doubt. In The Skeptic

Author : John Ortberg
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310253518

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Faith and Doubt by John Ortberg Pdf

Ortberg demonstrates how doubt is very much a part of faith and how uncertainty can lead to trust. "The beliefs that really matter," he writes, "are the ones that guide our behavior."

Author : Anthony C. Thiselton
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467447140

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Doubt, Faith, and Certainty by Anthony C. Thiselton Pdf

Doubt, faith, certainty. In this book celebrated theologian Anthony Thiselton provides clarity on these complicated, long-misunderstood theological concepts and the practical pastoral problems they raise for Christians. He reminds us that doubt is not always bad, faith can have different meanings in different circumstances, and certainty is fragile. Drawing on his expertise in the fields of exegesis and hermeneutics, biblical studies, and the history of Christian thought, Thiselton works his way through the labyrinth of past definitions while offering better, more nuanced theological understandings of these three interrelated concepts. The result is a book that speaks profoundly to some of our deepest existential concerns.

Author : Steven S. Sadleir
Publisher : TarcherPerigee
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religions
ISBN : 0399526439

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Looking for God by Steven S. Sadleir Pdf

In a concise, straightforward manner, Sadleir presents essential information on a remarkable array of religious and spiritual belief systems. From Roman Catholicism to Rastafarianism, the world's religions are discussed in terms of their histories, beliefs, sacred texts, and rituals.

Author : Peter J. Cullinane
Publisher : Twenty-Third Publications
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1585953792

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Who are You Really? by Peter J. Cullinane Pdf

Who is that sitting on a small rotating planet gliding through a large cold universe? It's you, of course. And where do you think you are going? The deepest question in every human heart is: does my life ultimately matter? What is my value based on? In Who Are You, Really? you will see where others have found meaning, which can be a vantage point from which to make your own discoveries. Becoming the person you are called to be is a journey into reality. The journey involves shedding all that is not your true self. The journey is about becoming more real. These pages cover a range of topics--your past, coming to see God's gifts, your relationship with God, and more--touching on things you might have thought were unrelated to each other. They all have something to do with who you are and how you can know this. Doing the exercises at the end of each chapter and praying the psalms will help you make your own discoveries and "see for yourself." There is someone waiting for you at the end of this journey--someone you will enjoy meeting. You will find the answer to who you really are.

Author : Charles H. Bayer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0827202202

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Building a Biblical Faith by Charles H. Bayer Pdf

This book is written for laypersons who want to know more about themselves, their world, and their God.

Author : Steven S. Sadleir
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1883544084

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Looking for GOD by Steven S. Sadleir Pdf

Author : Philip Yancey
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310325024

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A Skeptic's Guide to Faith by Philip Yancey Pdf

Examines the apparent contradictions in the world and explains how the invisible, natural, and supernatural worlds might interact and affect people's daily lives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1459669312

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Finding God Beyond Religion by Anonim Pdf

This accessible guide to a meaningful spiritual life is a salve for your soul. It reinterprets traditional religious teachings central to the Christian faith God, Jesus, faith, prayer, morality and more in ways that connect with people who have outgrown the beliefs and devotional practices that once made sense to them. It helps you find new ways to understand and relate to traditional, narrowly defined Christian truths that honor their full spiritual power and scope, and opens your mind and heart to the full impact of Christian teachings.

Author : Tony Windross
Publisher : Christian Alternative
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1903816688

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The Thoughtful Guide to Faith by Tony Windross Pdf

This book is for anyone who would like to take faith seriously but finds their intelligence getting in the way.

Author : Joseph Eugene Young
Publisher : America Star Books
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1682293459

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The Journey from Doubt to Faith by Joseph Eugene Young Pdf

The Journey from Doubt to Faith will help you address your doubts and work through them to a wholesome and vibrant faith. When doubts cloud our thinking we grope in a fog of uncertainty and pessimism. We long for beliefs that will provide our ""reason to be"" and give direction to our living. Our Christian beliefs must be more than a ""hand-me-down"" from parents or church traditions. Beliefs must be ""ours"" because we have thought them through. We need beliefs that will guide our thinking so we can act with confidence and inward peace. Since doubt is a common human condition, we can use our doubts to raise questions and to research so our beliefs become well defined. Indeed doubt is one of God's most effective methods for producing a practical, working faith. Joseph (Gene) Young is a retired United Methodist minister. Over a period of 40 years of active ministry he has served both small rural and large urban churches. He has visited and counseled with countless people about their Christian beliefs. He has observed that doubts often block people from experiencing authentic faith.

Author : John Ortberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-21
Category : Faith
ISBN : 0369370600

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Know Doubt (16pt Large Print Edition) by John Ortberg Pdf

What if the most important word is the one in the middle? We often think of doubt as the opposite of faith, but could it actually strengthen our relationship with God? According to John Ortberg, best-selling author and pastor, the very nature of faith requires the presence of uncertainty. In this refreshingly candid look at a life of faith, he traces the line between belief and unbelief: less a dividing line between hostile camps than a razor's edge that runs through every soul. His findings point us toward the relief of being totally honest. Questions can expand our understanding, uncertainty can lead to trust, and honest faith can produce outrageous hope. Written from Ortberg's own struggle with faith and doubt, this book will challenge, comfort, and inspire you with the truth that God wants all of us - including our doubts.