I do this so that I see what their arguments are and so I am sure that I believe what is true. The latest book I read was "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis. I don't know any Christians who will risk reading books on evolution or book like "The End of Faith" by Sam Harris. Isn't it best to get both sides of an argument before you decide? Are there any of you Christians out there who read books like this? If so, what books have you read?
2006-09-25 21:25:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
upallnite, only the Da Vinci Code. He wrote other books?
2006-09-25 22:08:27 · update #1
That is a good idea. I am not atheist, but not Christian either, I do the same thing. I think they are also too scared to read anything but the bible and they like being told what to do because they are too small minded to think. Hey most of them did not even read the bible or got a lot of it wrong. Its proven on this site in their answers.
2006-09-25 21:29:48 · answer #1 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You think you are special? Reading books of other opinions is very normal. I read the NY Times to see what the useful idiots are up to, but to your point of evolution, Darwin's manuscripts provide interesting if stupid arguments upon which many others build. We also read the Book of Mormons, the Koran, the Al Gore lies, the Village Idiot autobiography of Hillary Clinton. The evolution books are everywhere and hard to miss, "Toothless Homo erectus Discovered", "The Little Ice Age", etc. You make the mistake of believing that if there is evolution (doubtful), than religion is a wrong and god does not exist. Religion does not purport to disavow evolution, but it does answer many things that evolution can not answer. Have you determined yet how so many entirely different species suddenly materialized without the ages required by evolution shortly before the dinosaurs. Evolution is too full of missing links, no actually it is the story of missing links.
2006-09-25 21:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by Colorado 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am atheist. I read alot of christian literature. I am aware of how much influence they have in society. I have read alot of Muslim material as well. I think it is good to see what other humans believe. Its good to see where they are coming from.
I haven't read C S Lewis at all. I prefer Mike Licona, William Craig etc
Sam Harris is excellent, also Richard carrier and Robert Price and many more.
I hope Christians read more than just the Da vinci code.
2006-09-26 00:05:02 · answer #3 · answered by CJunk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read Mere Christianity also. When I refuted it to the christian that gave me the book he then gave me another one. Don't waste your time with anything by Josh McDowell.
I have also read The End of Faith. I thing he lacked a few points and could have quoted some of the Cardinals about the need for a new definition of god. But it was a good read.
I agree that you should read both sides and form your own opinion. Good luck getting a Christian to read The end of Faith.
Have you read anything by Dan Brown?
2006-09-25 21:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by upallnite 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A wise man once wrote, "And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh."
You can read all the books in the world and you will still come up empty, because all you are doing is adding to the opposing opinions of man, who is basically, by and large, blind to the things which you seek. Because the thing you are looking for is found spiritually, it will evade you until you humble yourself and ask God by faith to reveal himself to you so that you know that he is there. No books will do that... only faith. Just a little faith is enough, it doesn't take a mountain. Just talk with the Father of the Universe, and then begin listening....
2006-09-25 21:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by skypiercer 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Christian - have not read any common book, but I do have a degree in biochemistry, so I have plenty of backround from your point of view
As far as big bang + cosmology, that is my hobby, I would have studied astronomy and got a degree in that, but the job market is pretty small in that field
2006-09-25 21:34:27 · answer #6 · answered by Slave to JC 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have read all of the forgotten books of the Bible, the gnostic books, and a couple of books on reincarnation. I do feel it's best to get your own grasp on what is going on so you can come to your own conclusion.
2006-09-25 21:30:40 · answer #7 · answered by peach49444 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You know I'm an atheist, and I read Christian books, celebrate Christmas, and enjoy Christmas carols. I also celebrate Hanukkah with my Jewish friends. We display a menorrah and everything.
Having an open mind is a wonderful thing. Keep up the good work.
2006-09-25 21:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
There's a reason there are no atheists in fox holes.
God has a way of bringing people around.
Once you get the message, it's very unlikely that any book by anybody is going to change what you believe.
2006-09-25 23:37:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
nothing wrong with knowing/exploring all aspects..i'm christian..i read books on islam & evolution too.
2006-09-25 21:33:29 · answer #10 · answered by Colin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋