I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (Foreword by David Limbaugh)

To some, the concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable. Norman Geisler and Frank Turek argue, however, that Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems, but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself. With conviction and clear thinking, Geisler and Turek guide readers through some of the traditional, tested arguments for the existence of a creator God. They move into an examination of the source of morality and the reliability of the New Testament accounts concerning Jesus. The final section of the book deals with a detailed investigation of the claims of Christ. This volume will be an interesting read for those skeptical about Christianity, as well as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to articulate a more sophisticated defense of their faith. To some, the concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable. Norman Geisler and Frank Turek argue, however, that Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems, but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself. With conviction and clear thinking, Geisler and Turek guide readers through some of the traditional, tested arguments for the existence of a creator God. They move into an examination of the source of morality and the reliability of the New Testament accounts concerning Jesus. The final section of the book deals with a detailed investigation of the claims of Christ. This volume will be an interesting read for those skeptical about Christianity, as well as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to articulate a more sophisticated defense of their faith. - Publisher. Foreword / David Limbaugh Preface : How much faith do you need to believe this book? Introduction : Finding the box top to the puzzle of life Can we handle the truth? Why should anyone believe anything at all? In the beginning there was a great surge Divine design The first life : natural law or divine awe? New life forms : from the goo to you via the zoo? Mother Teresa vs. Hitler Miracles : signs of God or gullibility? Do we have early testimony about Jesus? Do we have eyewitness testimony about Jesus? The top ten reasons we know the New Testament writers told the truth Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Who is Jesus : God? or just a great moral teacher? What did Jesus teach about the Bible? Conclusion : The judge, the Servant King, and the box top Appendixes. If God, why evil? Isn't that just your interpretation? Why the Jesus seminar doesn't speak for Jesus Introduction: Finding the box top to the puzzle of life -- Can we handle the truth? -- Why should anyone believe anything at all? -- In the beginning there was a great surge -- Divine design -- The first life, natural law or divine awe? -- New life forms, from the goo to you via the zoo? -- Mother Teresa vs. Hitler -- Miracles, signs of God or gullibility? -- Do we have early testimony about Jesus? -- Do we have eyewitness testimony about Jesus? -- Top ten reasons we know the New Testament writers told the truth -- Were the New Testament writers deceived? -- Who was Jesus, God or just a great moral teacher? -- What did Jesus teach? -- Conclusion: The judge, the Servant King, and the box top Geisler and Turek argue that Christianity requires the least faith of all worldviews because it is the most reasonable. A valuable aid to those interested in examining the reasonableness of the Christian faith. THE UNIVERSITY RELIGION professor gave his wide-eyed undergraduate class a clear warning the very first day of the semester.