The God Debates : A 21st Century Guide for Atheists and Believers (and Everyone in Between)

__The God Debates__ presents a comprehensive, non-technical survey of the quest for knowledge of God, allowing readers to participate in a debate about the existence of God and gain understanding and appreciation of religion s conceptual foundations. * Explains key arguments for and against God's existence in clear ways for readers at all levels * Brings theological debates up to the present with current ideas from modernism, postmodernism, fideism, evidentialism, presuppositionalism, and mysticism * Updates criticism of theology by dealing with the latest terms of the God debates instead of outdated caricatures of religion * Helps nonbelievers to learn important theological standpoints while noting their shortcomings * Encourages believers and nonbelievers to enjoy informed dialogue with each other * Concludes with an overview of religious and nonreligious worldviews and predictions about the future of faith and reason Content: Chapter 1 Debating Religion (pages 1–29): Chapter 2 Five Types of Theologies (pages 30–46): Chapter 3 Theology From The Scripture (pages 47–83): Chapter 4 Theology From The World (pages 84–132): Chapter 5 Theology Beyond The World (pages 133–154): Chapter 6 Theology In The Know (pages 155–183): Chapter 7 Theology Into The Myst (pages 184–203): Chapter 8 Reason and Faith (pages 204–222): The God Debates presents a comprehensive, non-technical survey of the quest for knowledge of God, allowing readers to participate in a debate about the existence of God and gain understanding and appreciation of religion's conceptual foundations. Explains key arguments for and against God's existence in clear ways for readers at all levels Brings theological debates up to the present with current ideas from modernism, postmodernism, fideism, evidentialism, presuppositionalism, and mysticism Updates criticism of theology by dealing with the latest terms of the God debates instead of outdated caricatures of religion Helps nonbelievers to learn important theological standpoints while noting their shortcomings Encourages believers and nonbelievers to enjoy informed dialogue with each other Concludes with an overview of religious and nonreligious worldviews and predictions about the future of faith and reason The existence of God is a subject that has occupied individual thinkers and entire schools of philosophy for thousands of years, and it remains one of the greatest debates of our day. To equip readers with the information to enter the fray, The God Debates presents a comprehensive, non-technical survey of the quest for knowledge of God. By mastering the clear and concise strategies put forth in each chapter, anyone can participate in a thoughtful debate over whether God exists, or simply gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of religion's conceptual foundations. The best arguments and counter-arguments regarding God's existence are clearly elucidated, and both believers and non-believers will become acquainted with reasoned arguments for and against the existence of God. Moving well beyond Medieval and Modern arguments about God's existence, The God Debates brings theology's story right into the twenty-first century by considering various existentialisms, postmodernisms, and fideisms, as well as the ongoing controversy of evidentialism/presuppositionalism. A final chapter considers the possibility of harmonizing reason and faith in light of several current worldviews, including fundamentalism and secularism. The God Debates provides believers, and non-believers alike with invaluable information to participate in a thoughtful religious dialogue -- and gain insights into the timeless quest for knowledge that can give meaning to our lives

The existence of God is a subject that has occupied individual thinkers and entire schools of philosophy for thousands of years, and it remains one of the greatest debates of our day. To equip readers with the information to enter the fray, The God Debates presents a comprehensive, non-technical survey of the quest for knowledge of God. By mastering the clear and concise strategies put forth in each chapter, anyone can participate in a thoughtful debate over whether God exists, or simply gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of religion's conceptual foundations. The best arguments and counter-arguments regarding God's existence are clearly elucidated, and both believers and non-believers will become acquainted with reasoned arguments for and against the existence of God. Moving well beyond medieval and modern arguments about God's existence. The God Debates brings theology's story right into the twenty-first century by considering various mysticisms, existentialisms, postmodernisms, and fideisms, as well as the ongoing controversy of evidentialism/presuppositionalism. A final chapter considers the possibility of harmonizing reason and faith in light of several current worldviews, including fundamentalism and secularism. The God Debates provides believers and non-believers alike with invaluable information to participate in a thoughtful religious dialogue - and gain insights into the timeless quest for knowledge that can give meaning to our lives.

The God Debates presents a comprehensive, non-technical survey of the quest for knowledge of God, allowing readers to participate in a debate about the existence of God and gain understanding and appreciation of religion?s conceptual foundations.

• Explains key arguments for and against God's existence in clear ways for readers at all levels
• Brings theological debates up to the present with current ideas from modernism, postmodernism, fideism, evidentialism, presuppositionalism, and mysticism
• Updates criticism of theology by dealing with the latest terms of the God debates instead of outdated caricatures of religion
• Helps nonbelievers to learn important theological standpoints while noting their shortcomings
• Encourages believers and nonbelievers to enjoy informed dialogue with each other
• Concludes with an overview of religious and nonreligious worldviews and predictions about the future of faith and reason

Front Matter Debating Religion Five Types of Theologies Theology From The Scripture Theology From The World Theology Beyond The World Theology In The Know Theology Into The Myst Reason and Faith References Further Reading Index. Debating religion Five types of theologies Theology from the Scripture Theology from the world Theology beyond the world Theology in the know Theology into the myst Reason and faith. This title presents a comprehensive, non-technical survey of the quest for knowledge of God, allowing readers to participate in a debate about the existence of God and gain understanding and appreciation of religion's conceptual foundations