Gunning for God :Why the New Atheists are missing the target

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Gunning for God :Why the New Atheists are missing the target

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A rigorous, provocative exploration of faith, reason, and morality - unpacking the claims of New Atheism with sharp logic, historical insight, and the kind of evidence that makes for lively debate and lasting impact. Is faith nothing more than blind allegiance, or is it grounded in evidence and reason? Does morality depend on God, or can it stand alone in a secular age? In this robust challenge to the modern "Bright Brigade," John Lennox takes the arguments of Dawkins, Hitchens, Harris, and Dennett head-on - exposing not only the cracks in their claims, but also the historical and philosophical shallowness underlying much of contemporary atheism. Lennox brings the weight of both scientific reasoning and historical context to the table, dissecting topics such as science versus religion, the historical accuracy of Christian claims, and the moral landscape shaped by Christianity. With lucid storytelling and pointed wit, he uncovers why attempts to erase religion often lead not to enlightenment, but to new varieties of dogma. For those interested in the intersection of faith, reason, and ethics, Gunning for God stands alongside works like Atheist Delusions and The Dawkins Delusion? as a spirited, thoughtful provocation. Both believers and doubters will find fuel for thought - and perhaps reason to rethink the simple slogans of our age.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9780745953229
ISBN10 0745953220
Number Of Pages 256
Item Weight 313 g
Product Dimensions 138 x 216 x 14 mm
Publisher / Reseller SPCK Publishing
Format paperback
Edition New edition
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'A brilliantly argued re-evaluation of the relation of science and religion, casting welcome new light on today's major debates. A must-read for all reflecting on the greatest questions of life.' -- Alister McGrath, author, Glimpsing the Face of God on God's Undertaker
'Recent books touting atheism have been grounded more on dyspepsia than on dispassionate reason. In this book John considers the best, most recent science from physics and biology, and demonstrates that the picture looks far different from what we've been told.' -- Michael Behe, author, Darwin's Black Box, on God's Undertaker

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Author's Bio

John C. Lennox MA PhD DPhil DSc is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and Emeritus Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College. He has lectured on religion and science at many prestigious institutions around the world, and has publicly debated Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens, among others. He is also the author of many books including Cosmic Chemistry, God and Stephen Hawking and Friend of God: The Inspiration of Abraham in an Age of Doubt.

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