The cosmological argument from Plato to Leibniz (Library of philosophy and religion)

Politics & Social Sciences

William Lane Craig

Philosophy

Barnes&Noble Books

The question of whether or not God exists is profoundly fascinating and important. Now two articulate spokesmen--one a Christian, the other an atheist--duel over God's existence in an illuminating battle of ideas. 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. Avoiding overly esoteric arguments, they directly address issues such as religious experience, the Bible, evil, eternity, the origin of the universe, design, and the supposed connection between morality and the existence of God. Employing sharp and humorous arguments, each philosopher strikes quickly to the heart of his opponent's case. 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. 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. 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. 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.

God?: A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist (Point/Counterpoint)

Walter Sinnott-Armstrong

Oxford University Press

In a society in which the prevalent philosophies are fundamentally and essentially anti-Christian, believers are confronted with doctrines and views that oppose their faith. Christians are often called upon to defend and justify the things they believe -- to present a clear and rational case for their faith. 
 William Lane Craig presents what is essentially a basic course in apologetics, complete with historical background and helpful bibliographies and emphasizing the two primary issues: the existence of God and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Apologetics: An introduction

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

MOODY PRESS *

This important new volume is a combined anthology and guide intended for use as a textbook in courses on the philosophy of religion. It aims to bring to the student the very best current work on important topics in the field.
 The anthology is comprised of six sections, each of which opens with a substantive introductory essay followed by a selection of influential writings by prominent philosophers of religion:
· Religious Epistemology deals with the rationality of theism and theistic beliefs.
· Existence of God presents the cosmological, teleological, axiological, noölogical, and ontological arguments for the existence of God.
· Coherence of Theism covers the divine attributes of necessity, eternity, omnipotence, omniscience, and goodness.
· Problem of Evil treats both the internal and external challenge posed by evil to theistic belief.
· Soul and Immortality explores the substantiality and immateriality of the soul and implications for life after the death of the body.
· Christian Theology handles problems posed by the Trinity, incarnation, atonement, damnation, and prayer.
Philosophy of Religion provides an ideal resource for studying the central questions raised by religious belief.

Philosophy of Religion: A Reader and Guide

J.P. Moreland

Michael Murray

Rutgers University Press

Winner of a 2004 ECPA Gold Medallion Award! Winner of an Award of Excellence in the 2003 Chicago Book Clinic! 
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<li>What is real?</li>
<li>What is truth? </li>
<li>What can we know? </li>
<li>What should we believe? </li>
<li>What should we do and why? </li>
<li>Is there a God? </li>
<li>Can we know him? </li>
<li>Do Christian doctrines make sense? </li>
<li>Can we believe in God in the face of evil?</li>
</ul> These are fundamental questions that any thinking person wants answers to. These are questions that philosophy addresses. And the answers we give to these kinds of questions serve as the the foundation stones for constructing any kind of worldview. In Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview J.P. Moreland and William Lane Craig offer a comprehensive introduction to philosophy from a Christian perspective. In their broad sweep they seek to introduce readers to the principal subdisciplines of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, ethics and philosophy of religion. They do so with characteristic clarity and incisiveness. Arguments are clearly outlined, and rival theories are presented with fairness and accuracy. Philosophy, they contend, aids Christians in the tasks of apologetics, polemics and systematic theology. It reflects our having been made in the image of God, helps us to extend biblical teaching into areas not expressly addressed in Scripture, facilitates the spiritual discipline of study, enhances the boldness and self-image of the Christian community, and is requisite to the essential task of integrating faith and learning. Here is a lively and thorough introduction to philosophy for all who want to know reality.

Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview

IVP Academic

There are some questions you can't avoid, no matter what you believe. The question of God plagues true believers and earnest agnostics alike. Where does God come from? Can God be known? What difference does it make? This Critical Questions Discussion Guide by William Lane Craig and Charles Taliaferro provides a forum for exploring this question in a group or individually. Here are the engaging insights of world-class philosophers and theologians to help you on your way.

Is God Real? (RZIM Critical Questions Discussion Guides)

Charles Taliaferro

Reasonable Faith

Crossway

On Guard: Defending Your Faith with Reason and Precision

David C. Cook

The Kalam Cosmological Argument, Volume 2

Paul Copan

Bloomsbury USA

J. Gresham Machen once said, "False ideas are the greatest obstacles to the reception of the gospel"----which makes apologetics that much more important. Wanting to engage not just academics and pastors but Christian laypeople and seekers, William Lane Craig has revised and updated key sections in this third edition of his classic text to reflect the latest work in astrophysics, philosophy, probability calculus, arguments for the existence of God, and Reformed epistemology.His approach--that of positive apologetics--gives careful attention to crucial questions and concerns, including the relationship of faith and reason, the existence of God, the problems of historical knowledge and miracles, the personal claims of Christ, and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus. He shows that there is good reason to think Christianity is true. As Craig says, "If you have a sound and persuasive case for Christianity, you don't have to become an expert in comparative religions and Christian cults. A positive justification of the Christian faith automatically overwhelms all competing world views lacking an equally strong case."

Reasonable Faith, Third Edition: Christian Truth and Apologetics

Two Words Publishing, LLC and Blackstone Audio

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