Why I Believe

by nvrgnbk 16 Replies latest jw friends

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  nvrgnbk

  It's been pointed out to me that I post too much atheist info.

  I hope this is less offensive.

  Commentary on D. James Kennedy's book Why I Believe

  Alex Matulich

  D. James Kennedy is the founder of Coral Ridge Ministries in Florida. A television show exists by the same name, although I have not seen it. Dr. Kennedy is an evangelical Christian who has written several books, including Evangelism Explosion and Why I Believe . The latter book was given to me by a friend in an effort to explain to me her reasons for holding to her faith.

  Why I Believe is a concise, easy-to-read book containing most of the typical Christian arguments about the subjects below, in one convenient place - making it an excellent instrument for use as a jumping-off point for critical and honest commentaries on these subjects.

  Introduction

  Chapter 1. Why I Believe in the Bible

  Chapter 2. The Stones Cry Out

  Chapter 3. Why I Believe in God

  Chapter 4. Why I Believe in Creation

  Chapters 5-6. Why I Believe in Heaven/ Hell

  Chapter 7. Why I Believe in Moral Absolutes

  Chapters 8-13

  Conclusion

  Appendices

  The Fabulous Prophecies of the Messiah (1993) by Jim Lippard

  Analysis of the Teleological Argument by Eric Sotnak

  Five Major Misconceptions about Evolution by Mark Isaac

  Frequently Asked But Never Answered Questions" [about creationism] (2003) by Tom Scharle (Off Site)

  "A Parable" [about the deity of Jesus] (1909) by M. M. Mangasarian

  http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/alex_matulich/why_i_believe/
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  franzy

  WOW!! thanks, nvr!
  
  i've been looking for something that could restore my faith.
  i haven't read any of it yet, and i'm not going to, either...
  
  you're a smart guy, and i trust you.
  if you believe after reading this, that's
  good enough for me! i'm with ya, bro!
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  Hortensia

  what's wrong with posting atheist information? The other folks post their point of view. Part of being a grown up is being able to tolerate differing points of view.
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  nvrgnbk

  i've been looking for something that could restore my faith.

  Me too, franzy.

  Everyday.

  what's wrong with posting atheist information? The other folks post their point of view. Part of being a grown up is being able to tolerate differing points of view.

  Thanks, Hortensia.

  I hope Alex Matulich's commentary on D. James Kennedy's Why I Believe will be of interest to both believers and atheists and those undecided.
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  Clam

  Nvr cheers for that.

  I tend to visit this site in a quick skim and run capacity, ocassionally offering a platitude which quickly slips into oblivion. I'm a a pretty busy guy so would you recommend I took the rest of the day off to read this, or maybe you could precis in less than 500 words?

  All the best

  Clam
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  nvrgnbk

  I'm a a pretty busy guy so would you recommend I took the rest of the dsy off to read this

  Why the day?

  Why not a week, clam?
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  poppers

  marked
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  compound complex

  Hi Never,

  ... still trying to put all the pieces together....

  Thanks and have a good day,

  CoCo
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  changeling

  Hey darlin!

  Don't let others influence what you post.

  Speak from the heart, I say. Yours is beautiful.

  changeling
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  nvrgnbk

  You're too kind, changeling.

  This Matulich guy's commentary really is worthwhile.

  I hope both atheists and believers get a chance to glance at some of it.