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 Deep Belief; Weak presentation I waited with great anticipation for this book having read about Keller in Newsweek. I thought he might have a reasoned response to the very powerfully and finely written books by some prominent atheists that are currently making the rounds. While I was expecting intellectual depth I found only the same old same old! Well worn arguments about the Bible, the very truth of every saying of Jesus, etc. While I am a brother of Keller's by faith and love for Jesus he just does not cut it for me. His arguments could be used to "reason" for the truth of Mormonism just as he is trying to do for his faith and I feel certain that he would not profess a desire to prove Mormonism! When all is said and done one can not "prove" that which can only be known in the heart; Christ lives because we have experienced him as the Risen One who frees all humanity from the power of sin and eternal death. Ultimately, there is no need to protect the author of life and truth although the intent to do so should live up to its claim. The Reason for God seems no reason at all.  Brilliant arguments for the belief in God and specifically the Christian Gospel I cant do justice to this book in a short review. I will say that the book deals very well with many of the doubts and questions that both Christians and agnostics struggle with. My favorite chapter in the book is the Clues for God. Specifically how art and beauty "gives you the sense that life is not a "tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." Instead, it fills you with hope and gives you the strength to carry on,though you cannot define what it is that moves You." Now is the time for REASON Just as C.S. Lewis answered the skeptics of his day, Tim Keller has written what feels very much like an updated version of "Mere Christianity". It has all the hallmarks of a classic. Like Lewis, he goes through the major objections modern people have to Christianity and shows how, by nearly logic alone, these objections are easily answered. They simply don't stand up to scrutiny and reason. For Christians who get anxious when someone challenges their faith with conversation stoppers like, "I can't believe in a religion that believes all other religions are wrong - after all it's that kind of bigotry that has led to more wars than anything else" or, "how could a good God allow suffering" or "I can't believe in a religion that rejects science?", this book is for you. These objections are easily deflated with a little knowledge and a little logic. And Keller is a master at showing believers how they can answer these objections in a loving, patient and even charming way! When you really understand these issues, there is no reason to ever be anxious or defensive when a friend confronts you with these difficult questions. And for non-believers, you will find Keller's logic insightful and illuminating. As he does with his Sunday sermons, which are directed to a very secular New York audience, he will challenge you to think. You may not walk away with your mind changed, but your beliefs will be challenged and your thoughts will be clarified. When we allow our beliefs to be challenged they are either changed or strengthened. So, don't be afraid to take the challenge! The first half of the book discusses each objection in a single chapter. These objections could each have books and books written about them, but that was not the intent of this book. Don't expect a detailed treatise on each question. Rather this book gives a concise overview laying out the factual, logical, cultural and historical frameworks through which these objections should be examined. Spectacular and long overdue Those who have had the privilege of listening to Keller's sermons over the years will not be at all surprised that this book is brilliant, charming, entertaining, profound, edifying, humble, generous, cheerful, and powerfully compelling. But those unfamiliar with Keller might be shocked. Note to Mssrs. Hitchens, Dawkins, and Harris: Be afraid. Be very very afraid. | |||||||||||||
