Does God actually exist, or is God simply an idea made up - imagined - by humans? This question has puzzled and challenged society for decades. What are the arguments on both sides, and what is the evidence one way or the other? Written from a Christian perspective, this fascinating book is an invitation to believers and non-believers to engage intelligently with the God Question. Its aim is not to try to persuade people, but to provide a forum for thoughtful, sensitive debate.

The author explains the importance of world-views that shape how we view the world around us, and summarises the different ways in which religions treat the idea of God. He outlines the so-called 'Arguments for God', including philosophical arguments and ones based on design, consciousness, morality, sacred texts, probability, and the cumulative case.

After looking at the 'Death of God' debate, he examines the different views of agnostics and atheists, and explores why Richard Dawkins and the New Atheists insist that God is simply an invention. He also debunks the popular ideas that modern science has made the idea of God redundant, religious faith is irrational, and science and human reason are value-neutral and objective. Should God make his presence more obvious for us to believe? The author presents a case for thinking of God not as a distant being who is judgmental and inaccessible to humans, but as a pervasive spirit who is near, loving, and accessible.



Autorentext
Chris Park is a proud Yorkshireman, living in exile on the wrong side of the Pennines in Lancaster, England. After a career as an academic specializing in the environment, Chris took early retirement late in 2009 to give time to write and travel, his two great passions after family. He has written numerous books, some academic, on both environmental and Christian topics; you can find details of them on his website at www.chris-park.com.
Titel
God - Real or Imagined?
EAN
9781909824065
ISBN
978-1-909824-06-5
Format
E-Book (epub)
Hersteller
Herausgeber
Veröffentlichung
01.10.2013
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
1.04 MB
Anzahl Seiten
292
Jahr
2013
Untertitel
Englisch