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Experience of God and the Rationality of Theistic Belief (Cornell Studies in the Philosophy of Religion)
Jerome I. Gellman observes that the mystic experience of God's presence, a sense of having direct contact with the divine, often compels belief in God's existence On the basis of widely accepted principles connecting appearance with reality, Gellman contends, the claims people make of having experienced God show that belief in God is strongly rational, meaning that such claims are sufficient in number and variety to support a line of reasoning making it rational to believe that God exists and irrational to deny God's existence. Gellman considers challenges to his thinking based on epistemological grounds and challenges growing out of the diversity of religious experiences across the range of world religions. He thoroughly evaluates reductionist explanations of apparent experiences of God and finds them incapable of invalidating his view. Finally, he directs his attention to the two most compelling arguments against the existence of God: the charge that the idea of a perfect being is logically incoherent, and the threat to theism based on the existence of evil, in both its logical and probabilistic forms. Until and unless stronger objections come along, he concludes, personal experiences of God constitute sufficient evidence of God's existence..
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God, Reason and Theistic Proofs (Reason and Religion)
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Osiris, Volume 16: Science in Theistic Contexts (Osiris)
It is a widely shared assumption that science and religion are fundamentally opposed to each other. Yet, recent historiography has shown that religious belief needs to be added to the social, economic, political, and other cultural factors that went into the making of modern science. This new collection shows religious ideas not only motivated scientific effort but also shaped the actual content of major scientific theories. The fourteen studies contained in this volume concentrate on such topics as the theological facets of modern astronomy in the works of Galileo, Kepler, and Newton; the retention of teleology in the natural philosophy of Boyle; and the theistic and teleological associations of the modern theory of evolution authored by Darwin and Wallace. While the majority of the contributions focus on the Christian traditions, the collection also contains case-studies of Judaic and Islamic influences. Reflecting the fecundity of contemporary scholarship, the current volume should be of extraordinary interest to historians of science, scientists, as well as anyone intrigued by the many ways in which relations between religion and science have been constructed. Contributors include: Peter Barker, John Hedley Brooke, Geoffrey Cantor, Margaret G. Cook, Michael J. Crowe, Thomas Dixon, Noah J. Efron, Richard England, Martin Fichman, Maurice A. Finocchiaro, Menachem Fish, Bernard R. Goldstein, Bernard Lightman, Margaret J. Osler F. Jamil Ragep, Phillip R. Sloan, Stephen Snobelen, Jitse M. van der Meer, Stephen J. Wykstra, .
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Pantheism: A Non-Theistic Concept of Deity
Spinoza's Ethics has long been considered the most complete attempt at explaining and defending pantheism. Historically, however, pantheism has had numerous forms. Michael P. Levine manages to disentangle the concept from Spinoza to present a broad philosophical and historical survey of pantheism. The book deals with definitions of pantheism and examines critical distinctions between them. It analyzes both historical and contemporary concepts of pantheism. Levine compares pantheism to theism, discussing how some philosophical problems usually associated with theism can be recast in pantheism and how, if at all, they might be resolved. He also looks at the relationship between belief and practice in pantheism..
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Science, Religion and the Bible: A Primer on Creation
Religion, Science and the Bible - are they compatible? Can you believe in them at the same time? Pressures from both sides seem to push and pull for their exclusivity alone. Here is a synthesis of religion, science and the Bible which helps encourage those who love both science and the Bible. You can believe and it's OK to believe in both science and the Bible..
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Theistic Evolution: Did God Create Through Evolution
Many churches – practically all the main-line denominations – believe that God created the world by means of evolution These "theistic evolutionists" see no contradiction between the Bible and evolutionary theory. But is this view correct? Is it really possible to reconcile evolution and Christianity? This book thoroughly examines this controversial topic. The teachings of evolution and the historic essential doctrines of the Church are compared and analyzed for compatibility. The authority of Scripture and conflicts between Biblical statements and evolution are carefully considered. Methods of interpretation and the doctrines of errancy versus inerrancy are thoroughly discussed. A panoramic review of the church’s historic stance on Biblical authority and interpretation is exhaustively chronicled..
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Philosophy and Theistic Mysticism of the Alvars
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An Introduction to Christian Apologetics: A Philosophic Defense of the Trinitarian-Theistic Faith
This book continues to be one of the superb basic texts in Christian Apologetics. Deals with 14 major subject including; The Problem of Truth, What Is Faith?, The Problem of Evil, etc. Carnell's insights into the classical problems of theology and philosophy remain incisive and refreshing. A must read for everyone interested in apologetics. This sixth edition has been edited and updated by Dr. Foster H. Shannon..
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