Frequently Avoided Questions: An Uncensored Dialogue on Faith

by Chuck Smith Jr., Matt Whitlock

During the past two hundred years, Christians were challenged to answer many difficult questions relating to science and philosophy. But the world has changed. People are asking new questions that test the boundaries of faith. Emphasizing the need for dialogue in conversations of faith, Chuck Smith Jr. and Matt Whitlock explore these new questions, touching on everything from forgiveness to homosexuality. In each chapter, the authors discuss the issue in terms of how Christians may have responded before and how they could respond today-not to emphasize one over the other, but to encourage readers to examine both perspectives on each debate and thereby gain the knowledge needed to form their own responses to these tough issues.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christianity

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jennifer Franklin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book brings to the table some interesting thoughts over some "hot topics" in the community of faith. The book does not try to give answers to the questions, which I liked. The authors simply give examples and stimulating thought to questions that often receive blanketed "safe" answers.

[Marc · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I buckled down and read this book. I think it was originally stolen/borrowed from my mom. I'm not sure if she wanted it anymore. This book was challenging, in a mostly good way. It forced me to think, I found I couldn't just soak it in and buy into everything without thinking about it. Truth be told, I didn't buy into everything. I think they are wrong at some points. In addition, while I see the shifts in the culture, I don't think that they represent catastrophic changes as they suggest. Perhaps they are disillusioned with the standard religious practices that they see and have experienced, but lumping everyone who doesn't think "new-school" into a single pot is a disservice. Their broad generalizations got to me after a while. I enjoyed and agreed with about 80% of it.

[Kimberly Lovell · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was disappointed. This book was not what I expected. It listed questions but gave no real answers it just gave a theoretical discussion on how to answer questions as if there is no truth.

[Karyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Changed my view on many things ( for the better)!