50 Simple Questions for Every Christian

Description

This is a friendly and conversational inquiry about basic Christian beliefs from a sceptical viewpoint. Despite waning church attendance, Christianity continues to be one of the most influential forces in the world. As such, it's important that everyone gains some understanding of the basic Christian tenets and that Christians understand why non-Christians may react with skepticism to their worldview. This unique book poses fifty simple questions about Christianity that will hopefully foster mutual understanding between Christians and non-Christians. In a respectful style that is friendly and conversational, the author tries to shed light on Christian beliefs. Each question is followed by commentary and analysis that is skeptical and tough but never argumentative or condescending. Designed to promote constructive dialogue, "50 Simple Questions" will enlighten, educate, and inspire thoughtful reflection on topics that are central to history's most popular religion.

Guy Harrison is an award-winning journalist and popular author.

""The insight here into a skeptic's mind compares to theologian Gregory Boyd's Letters from a Skeptic.... Both Christians and skeptics will enjoy this book for different reasons. Recommended for Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens fans as well as fans of apologetics such as Timothy Keller's Reason for God." -Library Journal "These are some great questions, and those serious about their religion should reasonably ask them at some point." -San Francisco/Sacramento Book Review "A creative, witty, and engaging book.... Although (at least ostensibly) written for Christians, I urge atheists to read 50 Simple Questions. While the questions and answers themselves are entertaining, it is Harrison's approach that is most innovative and important. We skeptics would do well to adopt Harrison's method of encouraging the religious to question their beliefs, since respect, rather than clearly displayed contempt, is far more likely to win hearts and minds." -The American Rationalist "Carl Sagan taught us that we make life significant by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers. Harrison offers fifty such questions for Christians to better know their own religion. A thought-provoking, revealing, and friendly book." Cameron M. Smith, author of The Fact of Evolution "A sober, thoughtful, and engaging series of inquiries for us Christians. Answering them or at least responding to whether they are 'simple' or the 'correct' questions is the kind of challenge we should embrace wholeheartedly." Rev. Barry Lynn, author of Piety & Politics