God? A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Series:
Point/Counterpoint
Author:
William Lane Craig, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
ISBN:
9780199883189
Related ISBNs:
9780195166002, 9780198037156
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
280
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2022-12-10
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2016
Copyright by:
Oxford University Press, Inc. 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality