God Versus the Idea of God: Divinity Is What We Think, Faith Is What We Experience - Hardcover

Harry, Thomas Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1504386582 ISBN 13: 9781504386586

Publisher: Balboa Press, 2017

Synopsis

Mankind, society, and cultures have progressed over the past two millenniums but the "Church" seems to have not kept up. Is it the Church's obligation to adapt? Yes, to some degree, it is if it wants to continue to be considered relevant...a significant issue today is reason vs. revelation. But because the Church claims it alone possesses the truth, and truth is immutable (but is, however, subject to context), it seems reluctant to demonstrate willingness to adapt tradition to a changed world. Today we have a great deal of accumulated knowledge and scholarship that at least suggests some of the Church's teachings are not immune to question--which produces skepticism, which in turn erodes faith. This book is intended to respectfully address these questions from a layman's perspective, for the potential benefit of other lay-persons of all ages and conviction (or lack thereof).

About this title

From the Inside Flap

Doubt is one of the most pernicious, nerve-racking emotionshumanity deals with. How often do you ask yourself the wistful question, "Iwonder?" An overly dramatic presentation? Perhaps, but what do you know for certain?Even hard science only gives a consensus opinion, not certainty.  Yes, we believe lots of things--many of themwith good cause--and assume many more things and life is made easier becausemost of what we assume is exactly for such propose (but don't scratch thesurface too deeply!) Beliefs, or opinions, enable most of us to successfully treadwater in a sea of doubt. But in the end, most of us, you and me included, arereally life-long skeptics.
 
This book is about one of the most profound skepticism--individualreligious doubt--up close and personal. It scratches the surface pretty deeplyin some areas. It's by no means the first book to do so, but it's possibly thefirst to pose the issue in the manner presented for laypersons and to suggestpossible explanations to many of the religious "I wonder" questions people askthemselves. Some steeped in mainstream Western Christian teaching are going tobe troubled by parts of the book. But as the saying goes, you can't make anomelet without breaking a few eggs, and most of enjoy--even benefit from-- a goodomelet now and then.
 
Hopefully there's a meaningful message here for many, andthat could include the "Church".

About the Author

Almost retired, "TR" and his wife  live in Windsor, California. Writing (this is his fourth book) while not his vocation, is his avocation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1504386582
• ISBN 13: 9781504386586
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160