In Defense of Faith

In Defense of Faith
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Publisher : Encounter Books
Total Pages : 437
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ISBN-10 : 9781594035098
ISBN-13 : 1594035091
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis In Defense of Faith by : David Brog

Religious faith is under assault. In books and movies and on television, militant secular critics attack religion with a renewed vigor. These “new atheists” repeat a two-part mantra: that religious faith is hopelessly irrational and that those possessed of such faith are responsible for the hatred and bloodshed that has plagued humanity. Abandon religion, they urge us, and the world will at last live in peace. In Defense of Faith examines this proposition in the context of Western civilization and the Judeo-Christian tradition and asserts that, far from encouraging hatred and violence, the Judeo-Christian tradition has easily been the most effective curb upon the dark defects of human nature and our best tool in the struggle for humanity. From the Christian activists who fought to stop the genocide of Indians in South America and their ethnic cleansing in North America, to the abolition of African slavery on both sides of the Atlantic, and on to modern human rights activists from Martin Luther King Jr. to the rock star Bono—In Defense of Faith rebuts the fashionable arguments against religion and presents the strong and lasting record of the Judeo-Christian idea. History has not been as kind to the atheist model: every time it is put to the test, we have reverted to the most base, violent instincts of our selfish genes.

The Defense of the Faith

The Defense of the Faith
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1839743425
ISBN-13 : 9781839743429
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis The Defense of the Faith by : Cornelius Van Til

Covenantal Apologetics

Covenantal Apologetics
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Publisher : Crossway
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9781433528170
ISBN-13 : 1433528177
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Covenantal Apologetics by : K. Scott Oliphint

This introduction to Reformed apologetics explores foundational principles and offers practical guidance for talking with unbelievers.

The Defense of the Faith

The Defense of the Faith
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Total Pages : 318
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105004555384
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Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis The Defense of the Faith by : Cornelius Van Til

In Defense of Kant's Religion

In Defense of Kant's Religion
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 594
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ISBN-10 : 9780253000712
ISBN-13 : 0253000718
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis In Defense of Kant's Religion by : Chris L. Firestone

Chris L. Firestone and Nathan Jacobs integrate and interpret the work of leading Kant scholars to come to a new and deeper understanding of Kant's difficult book, Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason. In this text, Kant's vocabulary and language are especially tortured and convoluted. Readers have often lost sight of the thinker's deep ties to Christianity and questioned the viability of the work as serious philosophy of religion. Firestone and Jacobs provide strong and cogent grounds for taking Kant's religion seriously and defend him against the charges of incoherence. In their reading, Christian essentials are incorporated into the confines of reason, and they argue that Kant establishes a rational religious faith in accord with religious conviction as it is elaborated in his mature philosophy. For readers at all levels, this book articulates a way to ground religion and theology in a fully fledged defense of Religion which is linked to the larger corpus of Kant's philosophical enterprise.

In Defense of Religious Moderation

In Defense of Religious Moderation
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 186
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ISBN-10 : 9780231148788
ISBN-13 : 023114878X
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis In Defense of Religious Moderation by : William Egginton

William Egginton laments the current debate over religion in America, in which religious fundamentalists have set the tone of political discourse--no one can get elected without advertising a personal relation to God, for example--and prominent atheists treat religious belief as the root of all evil. Neither of these positions, Egginton argues, adequately represents the attitudes of a majority of Americans who, while identifying as Christian, Jewish, or Muslim, do not find fault with those who support different faiths and philosophies. In fact, Egginton goes so far as to question whether fundamentalists and atheists truly oppose each other, united as they are in their commitment to a "code of codes." Fundamentalists--and stringent atheists--unconsciously believe that the methods we use to understand the world are all versions of an underlying master code. This code of codes represents an ultimate truth, explaining everything. The moderately religious, with their inherent skepticism toward a master code, are best suited to protect science, politics, and other diverse strains of knowledge from fundamentalist attack and to promote a worldview based on the compatibility between religious faith and scientific method.

Rational Faith

Rational Faith
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Publisher : Lion Books
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9780745980072
ISBN-13 : 0745980074
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Rational Faith by : Stephen T Davis

If God exists, why doesn't he eliminate suffering and evil? Does evolution disprove Christianity? Can religion be explained by cognitive science? People have grappled for ages with these kinds of questions. And many in today's academic world find Christian belief untenable. But renowned philosopher Stephen Davis argues that belief in God is indeed a rational and intellectually sound endeavor. Drawing on a lifetime of rigorous reflection and critical thinking, he explores perennial and contemporary challenges to Christian faith. Davis appraises objections fairly and openly, offering thoughtful approaches to common intellectual problems. Real questions warrant reasonable responses. Examine for yourself the rationality of the Christian faith.

In Defense of the Faith

In Defense of the Faith
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1565074955
ISBN-13 : 9781565074958
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis In Defense of the Faith by : Dave Hunt

In this easy-to-follow, question-and-answer format, you will find the issues you've faced and wondered about. And you will discover the refreshing biblical truths that illuminates the saving grace of Jesus, strengthens your faith in the Bible, and increases your ability to witness for the Lord.

On Guard

On Guard
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Publisher : David C Cook
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9781434701886
ISBN-13 : 1434701883
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis On Guard by : William Lane Craig

Christian apologetics scholar William Lane Craig provides a powerful and practical guide for defending the Christian faith. This concise guide is filled with illustrations, sidebars, and memorizable steps to help Christians stand their ground and defend their faith with reason and precision. In his engaging style, Dr. Craig offers ways to equip Christians, including how to: Answer the difficult questions about your faith Overcome times of spiritual doubt Understand not just what you believe, but why you believe Paired with personal stories from Dr. Craig’s own life, this one-stop training manual will guide you in developing a biblical world view and will show you how being “on guard” with the truth has the power to change lives forever.