Intellectuals Don't Need God is for people who are not convinced by the arguments of classical; rationalistic apologetics; for people who feel that Christianity must have a broader appeal that to reason alone if it is to be persuasive to non-Christians. Alister McGrath shows convincingly that reason is only one of many possible points of contact between the non-Christian and the gospel. In today's world; nonrational concerns -- such as a sense that life lacks focus; an unconscious fear of death; a deep sense of longing for something unknown we don’t have but know we need -- are much more effective points of contact for apologetics. In this book; Dr. McGrath (who is both a theologian and a scientist with a Ph.D. in microbiology) combines the clarity of a brilliant scientific mind with a deep commitment to Christ and to reaching non-Christians. Intellectuals Don't Need God is for anyone who has questions about the validity of Christianity as well as for students; pastors; and lay leaders. Anyone who works with students and young people especially needs to read this book. As McGrath says; "apologetics is not about winning arguments -- it is about bringing people to Christ."
#580959 in Books Kanigel Robert 2016-09-20 2016-09-20Format: Deckle EdgeOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.60 x 1.50 x 6.60l; 1.25 #File Name: 0307961907496 pagesThe first major biography of the irrepressible woman who changed the way we view and live in cities; and whose influence can still be felt in any discussion of urban planning to this day.
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