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Questioning Faith
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Author : Randy Newman
language : en
Publisher: Crossway
Release Date : 2024-02-06
Questioning Faith written by Randy Newman and has been published by Crossway this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-06 with Religion categories.
Sort through Your Questions and Find a Path from Doubt to Faith Do you have honest questions about faith? Or have you walked away from a faith you once had? Perhaps you've been part of a faith tradition, but you've begun to question parts of what you've been taught. Students and young professionals today are submerged in a culture of cynicism and doubt. Many identify as nonreligious but wrestle with questions about God's existence, the meaning of life, and whether it's possible to find goodness and beauty in this world. After 40 years listening to hundreds of people's stories of faith, Randy Newman has come to see that answering spiritual questions usually involves a series of twists and turns, not a direct ascent from one belief to another. Our political view, family background, understanding of sexuality, and religious background all play a part in our faith journeys. If you or a friend are navigating terrains of doubt, you'll find Newman to be a faithful guide. He'll help you sort through your many questions and find solid answers. Culturally Aware: Touches on matters of morality, identity, suffering, sexuality, and science Accessible: Newman mixes thought-provoking anecdotes with a clear and compelling message about the Christian faith A Tool for Winsome Apologetics: Written to help those who doubt to answer their questions about the Christian faith; will also help Christians strengthen their beliefs and share them with doubting friends Written by Randy Newman: Senior fellow for apologetics and evangelism at the C. S. Lewis Institute
Questioning Faith
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Author : Sheila Deeth
language : en
Publisher: Inspired by Faith and Science
Release Date : 2020-09-30
Questioning Faith written by Sheila Deeth and has been published by Inspired by Faith and Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-30 with categories.
If you, or your children, or your friends and relatives and neighbors have ever complained that faith is a misery, a pain, a burden, legalistic, divisive, cruel, a crutch, impractical, a myth, just part of your culture, unreal, anti-science, too heavenly minded to be any earthly use, dead, only about predicting the end of the world, only about deciding who's going to be saved or lost, all about condemnation and "Thou shalt not"... then this just might be the book for you (and for them). And if anyone's ever told you to stop asking questions... Questioning Faith eagerly invites you to ask away. In this book, the author sets out to show how questions "make the answers breathe," and how the Christian God is big enough to take anything we, or our children, friends and relatives and neighbors throw at him. We don't need to protect our faith (or our God) from society or from science. And we don't need to deprive ourselves of the joy of asking questions.
In Good Faith
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Author : Scott A. Shay
language : en
Publisher: Post Hill Press
Release Date : 2018-09-04
In Good Faith written by Scott A. Shay and has been published by Post Hill Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-04 with Religion categories.
Prominent atheists claim the Bible is a racist text. Yet Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. read it daily. Then again, so did many ardent segregationists. Some atheists claim religion serves to oppress the masses. Yet the classic text of the French Revolution, What is the Third Estate?, was written by a priest. On the other hand, the revolutionaries ended up banning religion. What do we make of religion’s confusing role in history? And what of religion’s relationship to science? Some scientists claim that we have no free will. Others argue that advances in neurobiology and physics disprove determinism. As for whispering to the universe, an absurd habit say the skeptics. Yet prayer is a transformative practice for millions. This book explores the most common atheist critiques of the Bible and religion, incorporating Jewish, Christian, and Muslim voices. The result is a fresh, modern re-evaluation of religion and of atheism. Scott A. Shay is a Co-Founder and Chairman of Signature Bank and a longstanding Jewish community activist. Shay started a Hebrew school, an adult educational program, and chaired several Jewish educational programs. He is the author of Getting our Groove Back: How to Energize American Jewry and has been thinking about religion, reason, and modernity since wondering why his parents sent him to Hebrew school.
Questioning God
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Author : Timothy Radcliffe
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2023-07-06
Questioning God written by Timothy Radcliffe and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-06 with Religion categories.
Many today may see the relationship between God and humanity as one of passive submission and thus unquestioning. Two outstanding Dominicans, Timothy Radcliffe and Lukasz Popko. suggest otherwise. Questioning God explores Biblical conversations with God and there is no genuine conversation without true questions. Our God question us, from the first conversation of God and humanity in the Bible, where God asks Adam, 'Where are you?', to the Risen Lord's questioning Peter on the beach: 'Do you love me more than these others?' But humanity questions God too, as in the audacious questioning of Jesus by the Samaritan woman at the well. In this process of mutual questioning, humanity is drawn ever deeper into the life of God, the eternal conversation of the Trinity. Insights into these transformative conversations are helpful as the Church questions how to be faithful to God in this uncertain time. Fr Popko offers a fresh translation and insights of Biblical scholarship, and Fr Radcliffe extends his rich experience as a preacher, theologian, and an inspiring commentator.
The Sacredness Of Questioning Everything
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Author : David Dark
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2009-03-24
The Sacredness Of Questioning Everything written by David Dark and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-24 with Religion categories.
The freedom to question—asking and being asked—is an indispensable and sacred practice that is absolutely vital to the health of our communities.According to author David Dark, when religion won’t tolerate questions, objections, or differences of opinion, and when it only brings to the table threats of excommunication, violence, and hellfire, it does not allow people to discover for themselves what they truly believe.The God of the Bible not only encourages questions; the God of the Bible demands them. If that were not so, we wouldn’t live in a world of such rich, God-given complexity in which wide-eyed wonder is part and parcel of the human condition. Dark contends that it’s OK to question life, the Bible, faith, the media, emotions, language, government—everything. God has nothing to hide. And neither should people of faith.The Sacredness of Questioning offers a wide-ranging, insightful, and often entertaining discussion that draws on a variety of sources, including religious texts and popular culture. It is a book that readers will likely cherish—and recommend—for years to come.
Questioning Your Faith
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Author : Stephen Robinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-11-01
Questioning Your Faith written by Stephen Robinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11-01 with Religion categories.
There is a disturbing movement in the Western world today based on the principle of "anything but Christianity." But even believers wrestle daily with faith and understanding of God. There are three main areas that cause skepticism and doubt regarding Christianity in both believers and non-believers. The first is the pursuit of science as ultimate truth. This book reconciles the Bible's teachings on sin and salvation with modern science while glorifying the Creator. Second, because of misconstrued beliefs about human equality, the notion that all religions are fundamentally the same has become popular. A careful examination of the beliefs of the major religions shows that they are all very different and cannot be reconciled into one universal faith. Finally, the applications of flawed logic and selective reading to scripture and theology have led many to disregard Christianity as internally inconsistent. Here, reason and logic are fused with Christian beliefs to show their congruence with a rational God. To know God and be saved through his son are the supreme goals of every human, but Jesus said that we are in his will if we spread with our mouths the truth we contain in our hearts. An objective critique of Christianity allows us to change doubts into confidence, from which we can move into bold evangelism.
Nonbinary
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Author : Micah Rajunov
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2019-04-09
Nonbinary written by Micah Rajunov and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-09 with Social Science categories.
What happens when your gender doesn’t fit neatly into the categories of male or female? Even mundane interactions like filling out a form or using a public bathroom can be a struggle when these designations prove inadequate. In this groundbreaking book, thirty authors highlight how our experiences are shaped by a deeply entrenched gender binary. The powerful first-person narratives of this collection show us a world where gender exists along a spectrum, a web, a multidimensional space. Nuanced storytellers break away from mainstream portrayals of gender diversity, cutting across lines of age, race, ethnicity, ability, class, religion, family, and relationships. From Suzi, who wonders whether she’ll ever “feel” like a woman after living fifty years as a man, to Aubri, who grew up in a cash-strapped fundamentalist household, to Sand, who must reconcile the dual roles of trans advocate and therapist, the writers’ conceptions of gender are inextricably intertwined with broader systemic issues. Labeled gender outlaws, gender rebels, genderqueer, or simply human, the voices in Nonbinary illustrate what life could be if we allowed the rigid categories of “man” and “woman” to loosen and bend. They speak to everyone who has questioned gender or has paused to wonder, What does it mean to be a man or a woman—and why do we care so much?
Questions Of Truth
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Author : John Polkinghorne
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 2009-01-19
Questions Of Truth written by John Polkinghorne and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-19 with Religion categories.
How did the universe begin? Can God's existence be proven? Do humans matter more than animals? For many years people have sent the scientist-turned-priest John Polkinghorne these and other questions about science and belief. In question-and-answer format, Polkinghorne and his collaborator Nicholas Beale offer their highly informed opinions about some of the most frequently asked of these questions. Readers can follow their own paths through the book, selecting questions that interest them and looking at the additional material if they choose. This unique book will help Christians clarify their beliefs regarding difficult issues and better face challenges--from within and from others--to their faith.
In Good Faith
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Author : Scott A. Shay
language : en
Publisher: Post Hill Press
Release Date : 2018-09-04
In Good Faith written by Scott A. Shay and has been published by Post Hill Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-04 with Religion categories.
Religion can be both inspiring and distressing. And many critiques of it are simultaneously compelling and dubious. Shay examines atheist arguments with a refreshing modern eye in this comprehensive look at our most fundamental questions about faith and reason. “At the heart of In Good Faith: Questioning Religion and Atheism is the enduring question of the value of living a religious life. The book begins over a sushi dinner, when Scott Shay’s business acquaintance, a self-proclaimed atheist, ridicules belief in God and places scientific progress as our guidepost for improving the world. Shay chooses not to defend God over appetizers; instead, he has shared his response in what he calls a ‘book on rational belief in God.’ “The book covers forty-one chapters, broken down into six parts, all of which explore the common arguments of atheists. Shay begins by exploring the difference between monotheism and idolatry, highlighting how the modern model for moral behavior is built on the Abrahamic faiths. Idolatry, he claims, is the enemy of morality and the practice against which atheists should direct their criticism, as it leads to the ‘widespread exploitation of the many by the deified few.’ Monotheism as reflected in the Bible, Shay contends, ‘provided nothing less than a template for a radical revolution in how man related to God, other men, and the world.’ “In Good Faith continues with a discussion of the value of free will, though Shay admits it opens the door to evil. In section four, Shay questions the challenge to prove or disprove God’s existence and role in creation; in section five, he discusses the historical accuracy of the Bible. In the book’s final section, Shay suggests that both rejection and acceptance of God’s existence require a leap of faith. “Recognizing that he’s most comfortable with the Hebrew Bible and the Jewish tradition, Shay sought out Muslim and Christian thought leaders in order to better understand how the other Abrahamic religions might answer the questions raised in his book. Excerpts from these conversations, which reveal an extraordinary depth of religious conviction, enhance Shay’s arguments in favor of religion. “In Good Faith is a fresh reworking of a perennially challenging subject. Shay’s thoughtful and accessible writing style will make the book engaging to a wide variety of readers.” —Jonathan Fass, Chief Operating Officer of Jewish Family Service (Stamford, CT), for the National Jewish Book Awards, Jewish Book Council
Questions Of Faith
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Author : Peter Berger
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2015-11-04
Questions Of Faith written by Peter Berger and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-04 with Religion categories.
Leading religious and cultural commentator, Peter Berger, explores how and what we can believe in modern times. Deals clearly with questions such as ‘Does God exist? What was so special about Jesus? How can one be Christian in a pluralistic society? Structured around key phrases from the Apostles’ Creed. Draws on the Christian theological tradition and the work of other relevant thinkers, such as Freud and Simone Weil. The author takes the position of an open-minded sceptic, exploring his own beliefs.