The Reason for God
Ratings31
Average rating4.1
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Ratings31
Average rating4.1
The End of Faith. The God Delusion. God Is Not Great. Letter to a Christian Nation. Bestseller lists are filled with doubters. But what happens when you actually doubt your doubts?Although a vocal minority continues to attack the Christian faith, for most Americans, faith is a large part of their lives: 86 percent of Americans refer to themselves as religious, and 75 percent of all Americans consider themselves Christians. So how should they respond to these passionate, learned, and persuasive books that promote science and secularism over religion and faith? For years, Tim Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced "doubts" skeptics bring to his Manhattan church. And in The Reason for God, he single-handedly dismantles each of them. Written with atheists, agnostics, and skeptics in mind, Keller also provides an intelligent platform on which true believers can stand their ground when bombarded by the backlash. The Reason for God challenges such ideology at its core and points to the true path and purpose of Christianity.Why is there suffering in the world? How could a loving God send people to Hell? Why isn't Christianity more inclusive? Shouldn't the Christian God be a god of love? How can one religion be "right" and the rest "wrong"? Why have so many wars been fought in the name of God? These are just a few of the questions even ardent believers wrestle with today. In this book, Tim Keller uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations and reasoning, and even pop culture to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.
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I wish I could memorize this book. I don't know if it feels so much more applicable and important because I'm in a stage where all the people I'm connected to are asking these exact questions, but it feels so necessary for any believer to have thought through these concerns. Can't recommend highly enough.
Although I usually don't read nonfiction, this one is THE BEST BOOK I've ever read!!
Timothy Keller has put my heart in a serious dilemma and made me question my Christianity.
I'll definitely read more of his books because they are truly inspiring.
Less obnoxious than most books of similar persuasions, but still an exercise in spotting the logical fallacies
I loved this book. Timothy Keller diligently explores arguments people have against Christianity and why these arguments do not hold up. He then walks through the reasons for faith using scripture with many a reference to works from the likes of C. S. Lewis and Jonathan Edwards.
I believe in God, and I believe in the gospel - that God sent His son Jesus Christ to die on the cross in our place as an ultimate act of love so that we may be forgiven and live radically changed lives as a result of this love. I believe that we exist to glorify God and make disciples of all nations, displaying His light and love for all to see. I believe I am called to repent of my sins and am forgiven because God is just and right to forgive and where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more; an active and not passive grace that with the indwelling Holy Spirit has changed my heart to become more like His.
Reading this book affirmed this all the more for me, pointing me to God, His greatness, and the Bible as trustworthy and authoritative. This is a book I would happily share with those who are believers and those who are not, those who are seeking to better understand hang ups people have with Christianity and what faith is, what the gospel is. I think this book can further encourage believers to dig in to their faith, understand what they believe, and how to communicate that to others.
