Why are there Atheists?
That's a very good question and one that will not be answered in this post. The post title is actually from R.C. Sproul's book If there's a God, why are there atheists? I found this short 150 page book at a nearby Goodwill store, a good source for religious books of various beliefs. I'd seen Sproul's name mentioned in various Christian blogs, so with an interesting title and a half-dollar price, I took the book home to read.
The book is divided into two parts. Part one reads like a typical book and is the best portion of the book in regards apologetics and atheism. Part two is written in typical Christianese style with large bible quotes interspersed with narrative text. I find this format hard to read and would have preferred to have the scripture citations in a side bar so to not break the continuity and flow of the ideas being expounded.
The big take away from the book is the concept that most atheists attack religion versus the existence of God. The first part points out that much of atheist rhetoric is pop psychology aimed at discrediting religion and religious adherents. This first part provides a short history of psychology as it relates to religion and explains why all the arguments citing Freud, Marx, Nietzsche, etc. have no bearing on the fundamental question as to the existence of God. The book points out the limitations of each reknown psychologist.
The book is not a "keeper" for me and will be released back into circulation.
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Source: If There's a God, Why Are There Atheists?
The book is divided into two parts. Part one reads like a typical book and is the best portion of the book in regards apologetics and atheism. Part two is written in typical Christianese style with large bible quotes interspersed with narrative text. I find this format hard to read and would have preferred to have the scripture citations in a side bar so to not break the continuity and flow of the ideas being expounded.
The big take away from the book is the concept that most atheists attack religion versus the existence of God. The first part points out that much of atheist rhetoric is pop psychology aimed at discrediting religion and religious adherents. This first part provides a short history of psychology as it relates to religion and explains why all the arguments citing Freud, Marx, Nietzsche, etc. have no bearing on the fundamental question as to the existence of God. The book points out the limitations of each reknown psychologist.
The book is not a "keeper" for me and will be released back into circulation.
Related Posts:
Atheist Thought Experiment
Atheist Believes Africa Needs God
Atheist Penn Jillette Receives Bible
Source: If There's a God, Why Are There Atheists?
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