How an atheist found god why the change what facts led. Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, lee strobel, former. Lee patrick strobel born january 25, 1952 is an american christian author and a former investigative journalist. The case for christ is a new christian drama film based on a book written by an awardwinning investigative journalist, who as an atheist was working to disprove the newfound christian faith of his wife. As an atheist, what turns you off about christianity. Worldrenowned scientist richard dawkins writes in the god delusion. Christian author and apologist lee strobel had no reason to believe in god for most of his life as a skeptic and selfproclaimed atheist, he writes in his bestselling book, the case for christ, published 14 years ago. Title of a christian book written by a former atheist scientist who uses science to give evidence for christ. Thats why when the christian post asked him on thursday about his reaction to our exclusive story about atheist activist patrick greene and his transformation to become a.
He has written several books, including four which received ecpa christian book awards 1994, 1999, 2001, 2005 and a series which addresses challenges to the veracity of christianity. I started christian sophistry to encourage christfollowers to actively engage the world about what they. An atheistturnedchristian responds to those who are trashing. It is a well written, informed, and potent critique of religion and christianity. There are a lot of great books written by atheist authors over the past few years. Atheist journalist spent two years intensely investigating. He is an atheistturnedchristian, and wrote the case for christ. I did, when i was an atheist, but i changed my mind, and my reasons for doing so may be of interest to you in your own personal journey and attempts to make sense of life. When his wife became a christian, her newfound faith put lee on a.
He spent twenty years as professor of philosophy at the university of keele and has also held positions at oxford, the university of aberdeen, and the university of reading. His story, first a bestselling book, has now been released as a major. Faith is the great copout, the great excuse to evade the need to think and evaluate evidence. I say this not as an atheist that was unimpressed but rather a theist who was just simply bored with most of the book. His classic, the case for christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to christianity. Loftus, the author of the book why i became an atheist. Apart from the usual suspects, that annoys every rational being when it comes to religious dogma, i find these the most frustrating turn offs in christianity. Long before richard dawkins, christopher hitchens, and sam harris began taking swipes at religion, flew was the preeminent spokesman for unbelief. Previously, i wrote the first of what will become a handful of posts around the question of whether christianity is merely a nice philosophy adhered to by some, or whether it is actually true. Patrick briney, atheistturnedchristian march 23, 2017. Loftus is a former christian evangelical apologist who became an atheist, and he tells us why in a detail and a depth worthy of the best atheist writers today.
He set out to prove christianity false, but the more evidence he tried to find the more he found that christianity had to be true. Madalyn writes well and this small book is a nice addition to your atheist library. Skeptics think a former preacher never knew much to begin with, while christian philosophers think a former preacher cannot challenge them. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus case. The 10 best books for skeptics of christianity in 2020.
A riveting journey through christianity using the analytical lenses of a former atheist and l. Flew has published over thirty books, including god and philosophy, the presumption of atheism, and how to think straight. There is a god doesnt really get going until page 50 or so. A secular jew comes to faith in christ february 20, 2017. James warner wallace was an atheist for 35 years and turned christian when applying his homicide detective skills to the claims of christianity. Author who argues in his book atheist universe that science and religion cannot be successfully reconciled.
The case for christ is a new christian drama film based on a book written by an awardwinning investigative journalist, who as an atheist was scholars to see whether they can offer solid answers to atheist objections. An atheist philosophy names a christian apologetics book his top read of the year, and pastortheologian sam storms names an unbelievers book. Because i was an atheist who converted to christianity, i like to read the stories of other former atheists see here, here, and here. Warner wallace, spent decades researching cold case murders as a detective for l. A christian friend of mine once gave me a list of the only authors he reads besides the bible, of course. Prompted by the results of his investigation, he became a christian at the age of 29. Until then, the book reads like an autobiographical account of mr. An atheist does not believe in a possibility of god, and a few unfavorable verses will not cause someone to think well god doesnt exist instead these verses will make one think god is a sexist, manipulative, racist, controlling, self conceded, physcopath. It was about a dozen authors, all christians of a similar. Hayes is a christian who believes he can reach out to atheists more.
Prominent neurosurgeon, steeped in materialistic, physiological thinking and worldview underwent a 7 day coma, had profound experiences of a spiritual nature and then, when he was completely restored again tried to put the two different worldviews together to make sense. Zondervan strobel, who converted to christianity in 1981, leaving b. The volume has received wide coverage, fueled much passionate debate and caused not a little confusion. Lewisthe great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, christian apologist, and bestselling author of mere christianity, the screwtape letters, the great divorce, the chronicles of narnia, and many other beloved classicstakes readers on a spiritual journey through his early life, his experiences in wwi. If this book works as i intend, religious readers who open it will be atheists when they put it down. A book written by lee strobel, an american awardwinning investigative journalist and christian apologetic author, was turned into a new. While i cant say that reading any one particular book was the key to my own deconversion from judaism to atheism, i have heard from a lot of fellow atheists about how this book or that really got them thinking. An atheist becomes a christian after reading the lord of the rings december 21, 2016. Why i am not a christian and other essays on religion and related subjects by. For the last half of the twentieth century, antony flew 19232010 was the worlds most famous atheist. A lot of prominent 20th century christian thinkers used to be skeptics. How an atheist found god a personal account from an atheist who was convinced no god exists, and what facts led to god. Geisler and frank turek make the claim that all belief systems and world views require faith, including atheism.
Mike mchargue is a christian turned atheist turned follower of christ. He is the author of proof of heaven and the map of heaven. Story of atheistturnedchristian hits big screen atlanta lee strobel was an atheist and sworn enemy of religion when his wife became a christian. Good books for a skeptic agnosticatheist whos interested in learning more about christianity with an open mind.
The bible is a book written over 1400 years by over 40 authors living in three different continents. A lot of american authors say its the best book ever written. Journalist and pastor lee strobel was once an atheist who rejected any notion of the supernatural, but after spending two years interviewing experts and diving deep into theology, he says he found himself overwhelmed by the evidence for jesus christs life, death and resurrection. I believe this book is the best onestop source for skeptics of christianity. In 2007, he recounted his conversion in a book titled there is a god. Five books for skeptics and seekers reasons for god. I touched on a couple of anecdotes from bono and francis schaeffer, both of whom expressed their own belief in the life, death, burial. County homicide detective and former atheist, coldcase christianity examines the claims of the new testament using the skills and strategies of a hardtoconvince criminal investigator.
Notable atheist books good books about atheism and nonbelief. Mark zuckerberg facebook founder and philanthropist. This post is about atheistturnedchristian rosaria champagne butterfield. One day she handed me a book 1 that briefly answered questions like, is there a god. Title of a christian book written by a former atheist. He says his time as an atheist actually made him a better christian. He found the gospel accounts of jesus of nazareth to be reliable eyewitness accounts. Peter watson also includes a list of important secular minds in his book, the age of atheists. Bible, as though christian scripture had a list of proofs for theism that atheists could refute. I once heard about this book written by a scientist who was an atheist. An investigative journalist and selfproclaimed atheist sets out to disprove the existence of god after his wife becomes a christian. Its actually written by a former atheist and its about his journey of finding evidence for christ. Top ten christian apologists christian truth is needed.
She was an english professor at syracuse university, and in her own words, her conversion to christianity was a. There are more, depending on what you want to read about. When he turned his skeptical investigative skills to the christian faith as an adult, he was surprised to find himself becoming a christian. The bible is a great book, and justly important to christians, but if you go searching through the christian scriptures for a list of the great philosophical proofs of god, you. In a highly readable format, the book provides compelling evidence for the truth of the bible and christianitys claims. Can anybody recommend a book for my atheist friend. In an ancient book of such complexity there will be apparent contradictions. Do you find it difficult to believe in god or accept the claims of christianity. How the worlds most notorious atheist changed his mind. Christianity, with all of its claims could easily be described as a coldcase. Faith is belief in spite of, even perhaps because of. Atheistturnedchristian lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and bestselling author of more than twenty books. Our beliefs help us make sense of the world and give us a guideline for how we treat others.
Five books a smart atheist should read by john ottens. The case for christ film premieres in theaters april 7, 2017. As a result, he becomes a christian and writes this book telling about his work. I liked the book it is a small book with ancient history of atheism and it has an explanation of materialism that is important for people to understand. Movie about atheist turned christian what is the truth.
The christian book, originally written for adults, was such a bestseller that it was adapted for all ages and even turned into a movie. An atheist philosophers book of the year by a christian. Thousands of volumes have been written on the subject of a god, and the vast. Grayling in his book the god argument highlights important humanistic thought that i also wanted to stress. Its unfortunate that the subtitle to my book is a bit misleading. He set out to prove christianity false, but the more evidence he tried to find the more he found that christianity had to.
Are christians afraid of reading nonchristian books on. A wellknown atheist has written a childrens book in response to the wildly popular, heaven is for real, focusing on the idea that there is no afterlife and that this life is all there is. Another atheist who became a christian january 9, 2017. Thousands of volumes have been written on the subject of a god, and the vast majority have answered the questions with a. Ted turner media mogul who stated that he is no longer an atheist or an agnostic. Belief is deeply personal and deeply rooted in both how we are raised and our emotions. Like the case for christ, this book is written at an. Some critics suggested flews mental capacity had declined and therefore we should question the credibility of his conversion. Gospel herald a book written by lee strobel, an american awardwinning investigative journalist and christian apologetic author, was turned into a new christian movie. Last week, i posted an excerpt from shane hayes new book the end of unbelief. Author of why i became an atheist, the christian delusion, the end of christianity, and the outsider test for faith.