Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin

The views expressed are also supported with thorough research and the footnotes alone are probably worth the price of the book! However, there is also much wise biblical application, often correcting popular misconceptions before giving a thoughtful Christian response. She freely admits that “If I give smug, simplistic answers, I have failed”, but throughout, she wishes to show the readers that “Christianity represents our tightest grasp on truth and our best hope for the world” (p14).

The author deals with the issue s in a refreshingly open and honest way as the book is the product of debates with individuals on both sides of the argu ment rather than a dry academic study. Įach chapter is concise and written in a style that is clear and easy to follow despite the complexity of the subject matter. E xamples include: “ Aren’t we better off without religion?”, “ Doesn’t religion cause violence?”, “How can you take the Bible literally?”, “Isn’t Christianity homophobic?”, “How can a loving God send people to Hell?”, “Doesn’t Christianity denigrate women?”. Avoiding merely abstract or theoretical issues, each of the twelve chapters tackle a question that is commonly asked in order to oppose or disprove the Christian faith. Rebecca McLaughlin has written “Confronting Christianity” to equip 21st century Christian believers in a sceptical a nd, at times, antagonistic society to do precisely this. When Peter wr ote to believers in Asia Minor who were suffering for their faith, the apostle encourage d them to be “prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Peter 3 v 15).

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Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin