A Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists: Musings on Why God Is Good and Faith Isn't Evil
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (883 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470290277 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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All rights reserved. (Sept.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. While never attempting to prove that God exists, Myers works to show that religious people can be faithful and psychologically healthy. . Believers and skeptics could learn much from each other, and the author's willingness to build a bridge between two sometimes hostile territories is what makes his work so welcome. He is respectful of his atheist interlocutors, like Richard Dawkins, preferring to discuss how Surely, in some ways I'm wrong, you're wrong, we're all wrong. Myers's psychological training enables him to grasp the human person in a unique way, and he is able to introduce an intellectual element into the God debate. The author admits that many people throughout history who have claimed to believe in God have cause
For those whose thinking has moved from the religious thesis to the skeptical antithesis (or vice versa), Myers offers pointers to a science-respecting Christian synthesis. A Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists helps readers—both secular and religious—appreciate their common ground. He shows how skeptics and people of faith can share a commitment to reason, evidence, and critical thinking, while also embracing a faith that supports human flourishing—by making sense of the universe, giving meaning to life, connecting us in supportive communities, mandating altruism, and offering hope in the face of adversity and death.
perfect timing: the necessary bridge between seemingly disparate worlds Todd B. Kashdan I just finished David Myers' latest book in his never ending quest to write enough to fill a book shelf in my basement. I think this is his 17th book. He has earned the trust of readers with his careful scholarship and willingness to share his personal beliefs and biases so that we know where he stands on issues so that we can formulate our own interpretation. If only more authors did this.Its brief, extremely readable, and as only David can do, he burrows through the nuances betw. Just What the Title Says It Is David K. Chivers An elegantly written and argued book, focusing on finding common ground between skeptics and believers. It argues convincingly that some belief in God is not disproved by science, and that there is room for belief in the modern world. Myers' religious views are hard for even a skeptic to find very offensive, for they are mild and life-affirming But to make this argument, he cedes a lot of ground (rightfully I think) to the skeptics, dismissing religious views that deny evolution a. Too Friendly Ross Safford The author appears to be trying too hard to be a "friend" to God's enemies. I find some of his conclusions abhorrent. I will probably finish his book, but I'm in no hurry to do so.