I read at least one book a week which is not too difficult as I have a personal library of over 1,000 books. One that I bought a few weeks ago and have read is "God is Good for You" written by Greg Sheridan. He is employed as a reporter on the Australian Newspaper, a Roman Catholic and an author. I read his column every day in the Australian newspaper as he is incredibly well informed about the topics he writes about.
This books sets out to counteract the negative responses that the world throws up as a means of denying that God is good for you. Its sub heading is a Defence of Christianity in Troubled Times.
He covers the topics of believing in God is rational and what atheists believe makes them false prophets.
Christian justice and what that means.
What christianity has given to the world.
The problems of christianty like evil, sin and suffering.
The value of the Old Testament.
Politics and politicians.
Christian leaders over the years.
The radical side of Christianity.
Extraordinary Christians.
The future for Chistians and their churches.
I could not read the book through in one sitting as each chapter needed thought and reflection as he raised several points that were new to Christian thinking and he showed that he is in touch with modern day society and how to address its claims.
All in all, it is a very stimulating book and faith building. I guess it won't please those who believe that we do not need to read any books other than the bible, but I am not foolish enough to deprive myself of such spirtual and intelllectual input as what Greg has written in this book, so I have no hesitation recommending it to anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge base to enable them to give an account of the hope within us.
This books sets out to counteract the negative responses that the world throws up as a means of denying that God is good for you. Its sub heading is a Defence of Christianity in Troubled Times.
He covers the topics of believing in God is rational and what atheists believe makes them false prophets.
Christian justice and what that means.
What christianity has given to the world.
The problems of christianty like evil, sin and suffering.
The value of the Old Testament.
Politics and politicians.
Christian leaders over the years.
The radical side of Christianity.
Extraordinary Christians.
The future for Chistians and their churches.
I could not read the book through in one sitting as each chapter needed thought and reflection as he raised several points that were new to Christian thinking and he showed that he is in touch with modern day society and how to address its claims.
All in all, it is a very stimulating book and faith building. I guess it won't please those who believe that we do not need to read any books other than the bible, but I am not foolish enough to deprive myself of such spirtual and intelllectual input as what Greg has written in this book, so I have no hesitation recommending it to anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge base to enable them to give an account of the hope within us.
