The Big Questions: God
The Big Questions: God by Mark Vernon, published by Hodder on June 21, 2016, is a thought-provoking exploration of fundamental questions surrounding religion. This edition, comprising 208 pages, delves into 20 key inquiries that have long intrigued scholars and laypeople alike. Each essay succinctly addresses a significant question, providing insights based on contemporary research and philosophical discourse.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of topics such as the existence of God, the nature of religious beliefs, and the intersection of science and spirituality. The essays tackle profound issues, including the role of miracles, the concept of enlightenment in Buddhism, and the implications of human suffering on the belief in a higher power. This book serves as a unique distillation of humanity’s best ideas, inviting readers to engage with some of the most pressing questions in the realm of religion.
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The Big Questions series is designed to let renowned experts address the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds, and provides answers based on the latest research. This ambitious project is a unique distillation of humanity’s best ideas.
In The Big Questions: God, Mark Vernon answers the 20 key questions:
Can reason prove the existence of God?
Why do people still have religious beliefs?
Can drugs induce religious experiences?
Have you seen a miracle?
If you’re not religious, is nothing sacred?
Is religion inherently violent?
What is Buddhist enlightenment?
Is nature divine?
Does human suffering rule out God?
Are we living in the end times?
Will science bring the end of religion?
Is religion a mistake of evolution?
Can you be spiritual without being religious?
What is the literal meaning of Scripture?
Can an agnostic pray?
What is it like to be a fundamentalist?
Is Confucianism a religion?
Is there a perennial philosophy?
Can we be good without God?
Is there life after death?
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