ABSTRACT

The question of whether faith in God is reasonable is of renewed interest in today’s academy. In light of this interest, as well as the rise of militant religion and terrorism and the emergent reaction by neo-atheism, this volume considers this important question from the views of contemporary scientists, philosophers, and in a more novel fashion, of rhetoricians. It is comprised of a public debate between William Lane Craig, supporting the position that faith in God is reasonable and Alex Rosenberg, arguing against that position. Scholars in the aforementioned fields then respond to the debate, representing both theistic and atheistic positions. The book concludes with rejoinders from Craig and Rosenberg.

part I|39 pages

Introduction and Debate

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

Faith, Reason, and God

chapter 2|27 pages

The Debate

Is Faith in God Reasonable?

part II|110 pages

Respondents

part III|20 pages

Rejoinders

chapter 11|13 pages

Reply to Our Respondents

An Eminently Reasonable Faith

chapter 12|5 pages

Replies to Critics

Very Brief, Very Selective, Rather Snarky