Christianity for Seekers and Skeptics
Critical Thinking and Passionate Faith
- Apologetics
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2024
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Publisher's Description
What is the difference between belief and faith? Are science and religion incompatible? How much do we know about Jesus? Why does God keep us so much in the dark? How much can we trust the Bible, especially when the New Testament is two thousand years old and the Old Testament even older? Has Christianity helped or hindered civilization? What about violence in the name of Christ? Why does God allow suffering and tragedy? Does religious faith even make sense? Christianity for Seekers and Skeptics is for those in search of passionate faith that also holds up under careful scrutiny. It is also for Christians who want better to understand the foundations of their faith and how to respond when others challenge it. The author is an award-winning psychologist who has taught at the college and university levels. He has also taught in a doctoral clinical training program at a seminary. This wide-ranging volume reflects decades of multi-disciplinary study. It is a refreshingly honest approach to questions about Christian beliefs and how someone in the twenty-first century can think critically and also have strong faith. This is a no-nonsense presentation of Christianity that tackles the hard questions head-on.
Endorsements (4)
“This explanation and defense of what C. S. Lewis called ‘mere Christianity’ is irenic, ecumenical, accurate, fair to all sides, reasonable, readable, clear, concrete, and comprehensive. It contains a lifetime of learning—theological, historical, biblical, philosophical, psychological, sociological, and personal. There are far more than one thousand pages’ worth in this less than five hundred–page book.”
“Clinton McLemore’s Christianity for Seekers and Skeptics is a one-stop shop for everything a person would want to know about the Christian faith—what it is, why it’s believable, and how it affects our personal lives. McLemore’s knowledge is encyclopedic . . . he presents what he knows in an unpretentious and easily accessible way . . . a reference for believers to keep on the shelf . . . If you only have room among your possessions for one book on everything you need to know about the Christian faith, this is the one.”
“McLemore’s honesty, intellectual curiosity, and existential passion lead him to discuss questions from a host of different fields, including philosophy, theology, science, biblical studies, psychology, and human history and culture . . . Many will be inspired to think in new ways about the most important questions that face human persons, as well as the resources Christian faith offers in answering those questions.”
“Christianity for Seekers and Skeptics is clearly written, concise, and full of rich content. . . . Those searching for greater meaning and purpose in their faith journey will find this work to be most stimulating and deeply satisfying. Dr. McLemore offers keen insights about the basics of a religious worldview and lifestyle. I find his writing to be clear, concise, and consequential—a much-needed antidote to the superficiality so prevalent in contemporary society.”
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