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Letters from a Skeptic: A Son Wrestles with His Father's Questions about Christianity

Dear Greg,

I find your idea of dialoguing about the subject of Christianity very interesting, and I'd be happy to do it. I've got enough time on my hands...You invited me to raise whatever objections come to mind, so I'll jump right in. Here's one I've wondered about a lot: how could an all-powerful and all-loving God allow the church to do so much harm to humanity for so long? Isn't this supposed to be His true church, His representation on earth?...To my mind, this alone is quite enough to prove that the church does not possess any true philosophy...Well, you wanted an objection; you've got one. I look forward to your response...

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Love always,

Dad

In Letters from a SkepticDr. Gregory Boyd and his father Edward Boyd "debate" many other objections to Christianity, the church, and the Bible.

* Why is the world so full of suffering?

* Does God know the future?

* How can you believe that a man rose from the dead?

* Why do you think the Bible is inspired?

* Do all non-Christians go to hell?

* How can I be holy and sinful at the same time?

Greg Boyd initiated this correspondence with his father in the hope that his father would eventually come to know Christ. After three years, 30 letters, and numerous phone calls, Edward K. Boyd did just that.

Letters from a Skepticwill help you wrestle with the rational foundation of your own faith. It will also help you know how to share that faith with the skeptics you love.

Setting
college
Audience
adult

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