Gunning For God: Why the New Atheists Are Missing the Target

Gunning for God by John C. Lennox is a very helpful scholarly book for the everyday person. In comparison with Richard Dawkins The God Delusion I was struck by Lennox' clear, logical approach. In order to understand and absorb the content, I read the tome in small doses over a number of months, particularly as I was at a disadvantage without any scientific background. Those with a good working knowledge of science will be able to read the book more quickly. While the book contains plenty of science that points the way to God's existence Lennox is certain we can't prove or disprove God using the scientific method. He approaches the God question through philosophy and history, which is similar to Peter Hitchens who says an appreciation of art provided him with more of a pathway to God than science. Lennox, a mathematician, deftly applies historical and scientific methods to test whether or not there is a God, in particular, the existence of Christ. If you're looking for a book to answer the atheists or one to make a friend think outside the atheist box, I highly recommend Gunning for God.

Is science really the opposite of religion? Of course not, Christianity has been one of the biggest forces developing science. Atheists want to take on science, and use it to deny God's existence, and here we find a great scientist talking about God, defending Christianity. Great arguments, great answers.