Barbara L. (Barbllm) reviewed The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity on + 241 more book reviews
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Faith is not always easy to develop; in fact, the Bible openly and candidly acknowledges that faith isnot a possession of all people. In a world powered by technology where science reigns supreme, many ask if faith is simply a relic of a time long past and if it should rightly be discarded. Author Lee Strobel, a former atheist, politely disagrees.
Strobel has written about his own faith and his conversion from atheism to Christianity. He has also authored a series of books that all start with The Case For where he presents a skeptical viewpoint to those he interviews and the challenge is for them to provide convincing evidence for their viewpoint. In this volume, he looks at eight objections many have with mainstream Christianity and how these objections may be answered.
The objections include: why God allows suffering, is God really needed if evolution explains life, why would God torture people in hell, the history of suffering that the church participated in (the Crusades), and if having doubts precludes one from being a Christian. He interviews philosopher Peter Kreeft (a favorite author of mine for his A Refutation of Moral Relativism); theologian William Lane Craig; scientist Walter L. Bradley (co-author of the 1984 book Mystery of Lifes Origin); university president Norman Geisler; author Ravi Zacharias; theologian J.P. Moreland (who debated with atheist Kai Nielsen); historian John Woodbridge.
His final points are worthy of consideration. Debunking Christianity involves far more than simply raising objections to what one deems wrong about the religion. For every book authored by an atheist questioning faith there are multiple rebuttals, indicating that a lot of relevant evidence is available that creates a strong presumption in favor of faith. Highly recommended.
Strobel has written about his own faith and his conversion from atheism to Christianity. He has also authored a series of books that all start with The Case For where he presents a skeptical viewpoint to those he interviews and the challenge is for them to provide convincing evidence for their viewpoint. In this volume, he looks at eight objections many have with mainstream Christianity and how these objections may be answered.
The objections include: why God allows suffering, is God really needed if evolution explains life, why would God torture people in hell, the history of suffering that the church participated in (the Crusades), and if having doubts precludes one from being a Christian. He interviews philosopher Peter Kreeft (a favorite author of mine for his A Refutation of Moral Relativism); theologian William Lane Craig; scientist Walter L. Bradley (co-author of the 1984 book Mystery of Lifes Origin); university president Norman Geisler; author Ravi Zacharias; theologian J.P. Moreland (who debated with atheist Kai Nielsen); historian John Woodbridge.
His final points are worthy of consideration. Debunking Christianity involves far more than simply raising objections to what one deems wrong about the religion. For every book authored by an atheist questioning faith there are multiple rebuttals, indicating that a lot of relevant evidence is available that creates a strong presumption in favor of faith. Highly recommended.
Sarah T. (sarah5775) reviewed The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity on + 386 more book reviews
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I picked up this book thinking that Christianity was illogical and unfair, and wanting to know "the other side." I finished it with the same feelings and beliefs I had when I started it. The answers were pat and often counterintuitive and I found it totally unconvincing.
Brian T. reviewed The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity on + 11 more book reviews
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Wonderful study part one of two.
Sharon P. (SharonPustejovsky) reviewed The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity on
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I enjoyed reading this book. It hits upon most of the major objections to the Christian faith and is presented in an organized, extremely understandable way - it's very well-written. I enjoyed hearing what the "experts" he talked to in each area had to say.
Being that Lee was a former agnostic/unbeliever, it is even more impressive that from talking to these masters in their fields that he eventually became convinced; thus, the book is even more compelling.
Personally, having all of this extra evidence, rational thought or proof concerning Christianity is nice, but still not necessary for me. The faith I have comes from within - it is a seed that was planted in me at birth, and by keeping myself in constant communication with Christ through prayer, Scripture, sight-seeing and sometimes mind-blowing interactions with others, my faith remains whole. But for the skeptics, who are always hard to convince, I don't see how or why they wouldn't come around after reading this book. If you are determined not to believe in something, it could be staring you straight in the face and you still might not believe. Still... if Lee became convinced, then others can, too. The Lord works in His mysterious ways to reach others, and there are millions of ways.
I'm glad this book is out there. I can think of quite a few naysayers that I would like to see read it.
Being that Lee was a former agnostic/unbeliever, it is even more impressive that from talking to these masters in their fields that he eventually became convinced; thus, the book is even more compelling.
Personally, having all of this extra evidence, rational thought or proof concerning Christianity is nice, but still not necessary for me. The faith I have comes from within - it is a seed that was planted in me at birth, and by keeping myself in constant communication with Christ through prayer, Scripture, sight-seeing and sometimes mind-blowing interactions with others, my faith remains whole. But for the skeptics, who are always hard to convince, I don't see how or why they wouldn't come around after reading this book. If you are determined not to believe in something, it could be staring you straight in the face and you still might not believe. Still... if Lee became convinced, then others can, too. The Lord works in His mysterious ways to reach others, and there are millions of ways.
I'm glad this book is out there. I can think of quite a few naysayers that I would like to see read it.
