Deepest Differences: A Christian-Atheist Dialogue - Softcover

Sire, James W

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144299228X ISBN 13: 9781442992283

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2012

Synopsis

If you're looking for clear-cut answers to difcult questions about God-or for your guy to score a quick knock-out of a toughened sparring partner-then this book is not for you. But if you're open to an authentic, no-holds barred, respectful dialogue about one of life's most important issues, then take up and read. There are no straw men here. Sparked by a chance meeting between two book-club acquaintances and their discussion of Kurt Vonnegut's obituary, this dialogue between long-time Christian Jim Sire and forthright atheist Carl Peraino developed through extended email exchanges exploring minds and brains, science and morality, faith and reason, God and violence, doubt and rhetoric. You'll find much to ponder, weigh and explore in this lively, down-to-earth book. A study guide is included for any who wish to delve deeper into any of the issues raised. James W. Sire (Ph.D., University of missouri), formerly a senior editor at interVarsity Press, is an active speaker and writer. He has taught english, philosophy, theology and short courses at many universities and seminaries. His interVarsity Press books include The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog, Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at All?, Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling, Naming the Elephant: Worldview as a Concept and Why Good Arguments Often Fail.

About this title

About the Author

Carl Peraino (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin) is a retired senior biochemist at argonne national laboratory. He is the author or coauthor of approximately one hundred research articles, including ''reduction and enhancement by Phenobarbital of Hepatocarcinogenesis induced in the rat by 2-acetylaminofluorene,'' coauthored with R.J. Michael Fry and everett stafeldt and published in Cancer Research in october 1971. This paper signaled a significant shift forward in cancer research.

Edition details

• Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144299228X
• ISBN 13: 9781442992283
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 308