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Belief: Readings on the Reason for Faith

by Francis S. Collins (Editor & Introduction)

Other authors: Anselm of Canterbury (Contributor), Thomas Aquinas (Contributor), Augustine of Hippo (Contributor), Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Contributor), Paul Brand (Contributor)27 more, G.K. Chesterton (Contributor), Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) (Contributor), Anthony Flew (Contributor), Viktor Frankl (Contributor), Mahatma Gandhi (Contributor), Os Guinness (Contributor), Hans Küng (Contributor), Tim Keller (Contributor), Martin Luther King, Jr. (Contributor), Madeline L’Engle (Contributor), C.S. Lewis (Contributor), Art Lindsley (Contributor), John Locke (Contributor), Alister McGrath (Contributor), Thomas Merton (Contributor), Blaise Pascal (Contributor), Alvin Plantinga (Contributor), Plato (Contributor), John Polkinghorne (Contributor), Dorothy L. Sayers (Contributor), John Stott (Contributor), Mother Teresa (Contributor), David Elton Trueblood (Contributor), Desmond Tutu (Contributor), Keith Ward (Contributor), Elie Wiesel (Contributor), N.T. Wright (Contributor)

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"Keynote From the New York Times bestselling author of The Language of God comes the definitive reader on the rationality of faith Description "Is there a God?" is the most central and profound question that humans ask. Throughout history, this subject has been discussed, defended, refuted, and debated. With the New Atheists gaining a loud voice in today's world, it is time to revisit the longstanding intellectual tradition on the side of faith. Francis Collins, New York Times bestselling author of The Language of God and renowned physician and geneticist, defends the reason for faith in this provocative collection. Collins is our guide as he takes us through the writings of many of the world's greatest thinkers,- philosophers, preachers, poets, scientists - both past and present, including such luminaries as C. S. Lewis and Augustine, and unexpected voices such as A.N. Wilson and Annie Dillard. Despite the doubts of a cynical world, this essential companion proves once and for all the rationality of faith. Including C. S. Lewis * Madeleine L'Engle * Martin Luther King * Annie Dillard * Elie Wiesel Desmond Tutu * Mother Teresa * Blaise Pascal * Mahatma Gandhi * And many more"--Provided by publisher.… (more)
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Nothing new - Collins collected essays from a multitude of old and modern thinkers; but I like his approach to modern issues of faith, so I think I'll enjoy the ride.
  2wonderY | Sep 15, 2011 |
A collection of passages from a range of authors in regards to many of the questions that come in terms of faith-- faith as reasonable, demonstrations of God's existence, how God can allow suffering, the irrationality of unbelief, and other such themes. Collected authors range from Plato and Augustine to Keller and Plantinga.

A useful collection if you do not already own the "original" books from whence the passages come. ( )
  deusvitae | May 31, 2010 |
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Collins, Francis S.Editor & Introductionprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Anselm of CanterburyContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Aquinas, ThomasContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Augustine of HippoContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Bonhoeffer, DietrichContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Brand, PaulContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Chesterton, G.K.Contributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso)Contributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Flew, AnthonyContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Frankl, ViktorContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Gandhi, MahatmaContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Guinness, OsContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Küng, HansContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Keller, TimContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
King, Martin Luther, Jr.Contributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
L’Engle, MadelineContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Lewis, C.S.Contributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
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Locke, JohnContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
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Stott, JohnContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Teresa, MotherContributorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
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"Keynote From the New York Times bestselling author of The Language of God comes the definitive reader on the rationality of faith Description "Is there a God?" is the most central and profound question that humans ask. Throughout history, this subject has been discussed, defended, refuted, and debated. With the New Atheists gaining a loud voice in today's world, it is time to revisit the longstanding intellectual tradition on the side of faith. Francis Collins, New York Times bestselling author of The Language of God and renowned physician and geneticist, defends the reason for faith in this provocative collection. Collins is our guide as he takes us through the writings of many of the world's greatest thinkers,- philosophers, preachers, poets, scientists - both past and present, including such luminaries as C. S. Lewis and Augustine, and unexpected voices such as A.N. Wilson and Annie Dillard. Despite the doubts of a cynical world, this essential companion proves once and for all the rationality of faith. Including C. S. Lewis * Madeleine L'Engle * Martin Luther King * Annie Dillard * Elie Wiesel Desmond Tutu * Mother Teresa * Blaise Pascal * Mahatma Gandhi * And many more"--Provided by publisher.

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Getting started: stating the modern case / N.T. Wright --

Classic arguments for faith and reason / Plato ; Augustine of Hippo ; Anselm of Canterbury ; Thomas Aquinas ; John Locke ; Blaise Pascal --

The meaning of truth / Os Guinness ; Madeleine L'Engle ; Dorothy L. Sayers --

Loving God with all your mind / John Stott ; David Elton Trueblood ; Keith Ward --

Faith and the problem of evil and suffering / Art Lindsley ; Desmond Tutu ; Elie Wiesel --

Faith and the cry for justice / Tim Keller ; Martin Luther King, Jr. --

The harmony of science and faith / Paul Brand ; John Polkinghouse --

Miracles, longing, and mysticism / C.S. Lewis ; Alister McGrath ; Thomas Merton --

Love and forgiveness as pointers to God / Dietrich Bonhoeffer ; Viktor Frankl ; Mother Teresa --

Voices from the East / Mahatma Gandhi ; The Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) --

Irrationality of atheism / G.K. Chesterton ; Hans Küng ; Alvin Plantinga ; Anthony Flew.

Responsibility: [selected and with an introduction by] Francis S. Collins.
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