Is Faith in God Reasonable Debates in Philosophy, Science, and Rhetoric [Paperback]

The question of whether faith in God is reasonable is of renewed interest in todays academy. In light of this interest, as well as the rise of militant religion and terrorism and the emergent reaction by neo-atheism, this volume considers this important question from the views of contemporary scientists, philosophers, and in a more novel fashion, of rhetoricians. It is comprised of a public debate between William Lane Craig, supporting the position that faith in God is reasonable and Alex Rosenberg, arguing against that position.Scholars in the aforementioned fields then respond to the debate, representing both theistic and atheistic positions. The book concludes with rejoinders from Craig and Rosenberg.

Part I: Introduction and Transcript  1. Introduction Paul Gould and Corey Miller  2. The Debate William Lane Craig and Alex Rosenberg  Part II: Respondents  3. Scientist-Christian Response Robert Kaita  4. Scientist-Atheist Response Victor Stenger  5. Philosopher-Christian Response Paul Moser  6. Philosopher-Atheist Response Theodore Drange  7. Philosopher-Christian Response Timothy McGrew  8. Philosopher-Atheist Response Michael Ruse  9. Rhetorician-Christian Response Martin Medhurst  10. Rhetorician-Atheist Response Clarke Rountree  Part III: Rejoinders  11. Proponent Rejoinder William Lane Craig  12. Opponent Rejoinder Alex Rosenberg

Is Faith in God Reasonable?brings top thinkers from a variety of disciplines to engage the central question of the age. The interaction is rigorous but the contributors maintain a plã¤