If There's a God Why Are There Atheists
by R.C. Sproul | Book Summary
Author: R.C. Sproul
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The book is divided into two major sections. Part 1 deals with the battle between atheists and theists. In the last 300 years or so atheism has gained traction. "Atheism, as an intellectual option, received a great boost from the so-called Enlightenment of eighteenth-century Europe." (p. 22) Part 2 explains motivations for atheism over theism. The fundamental reason for atheism is sin. No one is an atheist simply because he or she is just not really sure if God exists. Deep down everyone knows that God exists. Because of His holiness, the God of the Bible is not a natural option for invention by man. Rather, the Bible ultimately reveals that there are for more instinctive reasons for man to invent atheism so as to try to avoid God. |
R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) founded Ligonier Ministries in 1971. He was a pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Florida. He was a stalwart of the Christian faith, and his writings, preaching, lectures, and influence will continue to impact Christianity for generations to come.
Sproul was a Presbyterian who loved the Scriptures as he sought to defend the Bible's authority, sufficiency, and inerrancy from both those inside and outside the church. He authored numerous books including The Holiness of God, Knowing Scripture, and Essential Truths of the Christian Faith. This book, If There's a God Why are There Atheists?, was originally published in 1974 under the title The Psychology of Atheism.
If There's a God Why Are There Atheists
by R.C. Sproul
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | R.C. Sproul |
| Publisher | Christian Focus |
| Date | March 26, 2018 |
| Pages | 208 |
Overview:
The debate between atheists and theists spans centuries. If There's a God Why Are There Atheists? seeks to explain the motivation atheists have for rejecting God by dealing with major arguments from prominent atheists to help Christians defend the Christian faith as they seek to give an answer for the hope that lies within them (1 Pe. 3:15).
The book is divided into two major sections. Part 1 deals with the battle between atheists and theists. In the last 300 years or so atheism has gained traction. "Atheism, as an intellectual option, received a great boost from the so-called Enlightenment of eighteenth-century Europe." (p. 22)
Part 2 explains motivations for atheism over theism. The fundamental reason for atheism is sin. No one is an atheist simply because he or she is just not really sure if God exists. Deep down everyone knows that God exists.
Because of His holiness, the God of the Bible is not a natural option for invention by man. Rather, the Bible ultimately reveals that there are for more instinctive reasons for man to invent atheism so as to try to avoid God.
R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) founded Ligonier Ministries in 1971. He was a pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Florida. He was a stalwart of the Christian faith, and his writings, preaching, lectures, and influence will continue to impact Christianity for generations to come.
Sproul was a Presbyterian who loved the Scriptures as he sought to defend the Bible's authority, sufficiency, and inerrancy from both those inside and outside the church. He authored numerous books including The Holiness of God, Knowing Scripture, and Essential Truths of the Christian Faith. This book, If There's a God Why are There Atheists?, was originally published in 1974 under the title The Psychology of Atheism.