Thinking about God Again, for the First Time
Conversations with an Atheist and a Christian on God, Proof, Morality, and Evil
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Our true beliefs and false beliefs have consequences. Whether we affirm or deny God’s existence has more consequences than any other basic question. Perhaps you have thought about this and perhaps not. This book attempts to be a fair consideration of the views of a curious atheist and a Christian who is seeking answers to the honest questions of the atheist. Thus, you are invited to think about God again, or perhaps for the first time.
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About the Book
Over many years of teaching philosophy and religion, author Paul Timothy Jensen has encountered questions on a wide range of philosophical and spiritual topics from college students, professional colleagues, and other adults.
In Thinking about God Again, for the First Time, Jensen explores these questions in the form of imaginary conversations between an atheist and a Christian. Together, Alex and Chris ponder issues of enduring interest and importance: God’s possible existence; God’s possible love for humans; and the concepts of proof, morality, and evil. The conversations examine these and other closely related questions, seeking to state opposing viewpoints fairly and vigorously and engage the minds of readers. Jensen hopes to encourage others to think about God again or for the first time, fostering opportunities for civil conversation.
This study presents a series of questions on topics in the realm of philosophy and religion, considered from the viewpoint of an atheist and a Christian.
About the Author
Paul Timothy Jensen holds a PhD from the University of Virginia and a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law. Now retired from teaching philosophy and religion, he continues to practice law in Iowa and Illinois with the Alliance Law Office. He and his wife, Sharon, have three grown children and four grandchildren. In their spare time, they ski, sail, and compete in triathlons.