God?: A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist (Point/Counterpoint)
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (605 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195166000 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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. William Lane Craig is at Talbot School of Theology. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong is at Dartmouth College
While their method is philosophical, the authors' passion for their subject is always in evidence. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University"In this book, the deepest controversies and issues related to the existence of God are debated, in an accessible but sophisticated way, by two first-rate philosophers. God? may not settle the main question; it does demonstrate that the same questions ignite the curiosity of theists and atheists alike: where did we come from? why be moral? what does it all mean?"--Louise M. The book is must reading for all who are interested in the simple question: Does God Exist?"--Stephen T. Davis, Russell K. Pitzer Professor of Philosophy, Claremont McKenna College"Two megawatt minds reduce humanity's oldest issue to understandable essentials."--Associated Press. "Bryan and Darrow redux! A lively and engaging debate on a topic b
Now two articulate spokesmen--one a Christian, the other an atheist--duel over God's existence in an illuminating battle of ideas. For example, Craig claims that we must believe in God in order to explain objective moral values, such as why rape is wrong. Sinnott-Armstrong responds that what makes rape wrong is the harm to victims of rape, so rape is immoral even if there is no God. In God? A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist, William Lane Craig and Walter Sinnott-Armstrong bring to the printed page two debates they held before live audiences, preserving all the wit, clarity, and immediacy of their public exchanges. Ideal for courses in the philosophy of religion and introduction to philosophy, this lively and direct dialogue will stimulate students and anyone interested in the existence of God, regardless of whether or not they believe in God.. The book is composed of six chapters that alternate between Craig and Sinnott-Armstrong, so that each separate point can be discussed as it arises. By assuming a traditional concept of God in their discussion, the authors ensure that they are truly addressing each other's viewpoints and engaging in a disagreement over a unified issue. Avoiding overly esoteric arguments, they directly address issues such as religious experience, the Bible, evil, eternity,
"Good Debate, and Awaits More" according to Eugene R. Walker. This is a welcome addition to the ongoing believer/doubter dialogue. The debaters were mutually respectful and free of dogmatic assertions. Each had some stronger and some weaker arguments, but in my opinion no absolute clinchers. Other reviewers, on both sides, were able to acknowledge the better arguments of the opposition, even if few minds may have been changed. Rather, this debate serves as an eye-opener in either direction, showing well the reasonable concerns of both parties.Dr. Craig is to be commended on two points especially. First, he describes his arguments as just that, not proofs. Second, he expli. Pretty much more of the same. This was a little disappointing. When Christian apologists try to use modern cosmology to bolster their position, it does not work. First, it's usually not relevant. Second, it's usually misinterpreted. Third, it's essentially a "god of the gaps" argument. I did not see anything really new from the atheist side either. Full disclosure. I am an atheist. Lane's argument, following Swinburne, that God is the simplest solution to the existence of the universe is just goofy as well as maddening. Since NO ONE can describe what god is and how god works, how can it be the simplest solution? Whenever I see this argument. Spirited Debate K.H. Christian Philosopher Willaim Lane Craig and Atheist Philosopher Walter Sinnott-Armstrong and engaged in a spirited, yet friendly debate on the existence of God. The book is in two parts with three essays in both parts.The first section, is where Dr. Craig proposes his reasons for faith in God. Dr. Sinnot-Armstrong gives a rebuttle and Craig rebuttles. In the section section, Dr. Sinnott-Armstrong gives an essay for atheism, Dr. Craig rebutts, and Sinnott-Armstrong rebutts.The only real flaws in the book are that both do not really settle anything. They write past each other often enough as to not always tackel