Belief: Readings on the Reason For Faith
Francis S. CollinsHardback 2010-07-01
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"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.
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Publisher 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.