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020			_a9781591025672 _qpbk
041			_aeng
082			_a212 _bHAR
100			_aHarrison ,Guy P.
245			_a 50 Reasons People Give For Believing In A God _c/Guy P. Harrison
260			_bGlobe Pequot, _c [S.l.], 2009
300			_a354p,; _c24 cm.
520			_aMany books that challenge religious belief from a skeptical point of view take a combative tone that is almost guaranteed to alienate believers or they present complex philosophical or scientific arguments that fail to reach the average reader. This is undoubtably an ineffective way of encouraging people to develop critical thinking about religion. This unique approach to skepticism presents fifty commonly heard reasons people often give for believing in a God and then raises legitimate questions regarding these reasons, showing in each case that there is much room for doubt. Whether you're a believer, a complete skeptic, or somewhere in between, you'll find this review of traditional and more recent arguments for the existence of God refreshing, approachable, and enlightening. From religion as the foundation of morality to the authority of sacred books, the compelling religious testimony of influential people,
650			_a Agnosticism Atheism Faith Miscellanea Philosophy Religion
942			_cENGLISH
999			_c584277 _d584277