But is it real?: Answering 10 Common Objections to the Christian Faith

by Amy Orr-Ewing

Your relationship with God is just a psychological crutch. Belief in God is dangerous. I used to believe, but I've given it all up. Is God real? Is it possible to know anything, let alone know him? Why do bad things happen to people who worship this God? What about the spiritual experiences of other faiths? All of these accusations, objections and questions have come directly from real-life situations. Amy Says, 'I hope that the thoughts offered here will help you see what the Christian faith has to say amid all the pain, confusion and complexity of life.'

Genres: Nonfiction, Christianity, Theology, Religion, Christian, Faith

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Dr Amy Orr-Ewing is the Co-Director of The Oxford Centre of Christian Apologetics, and speaks around the world on how the Christian faith answers the deepest questions of life.

Reviews

[Jūlija Tregubova · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually, I would give 3,5 stars to this book, because the most of the chapters didn’t answer to the question “Is it real?” (the perfect question would be “Is it possible?”). But some of the chapters are really uplifting and it makes sense to read this book anyway.

[Ben Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second of Amy Orr-Ewing’s books I’ve read and I have to say I’m becoming quite a fan. It would be silly to suggest that everyone who reads this book will immediately become a Christian but the author has masterfully shown that Christianity is not intellectually bankrupt and a lot of secular arguments against it are flawed or even quite lazy.

It’s not flawless or perfect and the very casual, conversational style filled with anecdotes is unlikely to appeal to everyone. At times, the abundance of stories gives the book the appearance of being less rigorous and reasonable. Obviously, anecdotes don’t actually negate truth but it may put people off.

Overall, however, it is well written, cohesive, and logical. It’s likely to be a great source of encouragement for Christians and, hopefully, something of a challenge to others.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well worded;really liked the balance of argument and anecdote

[Sarah Lim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear, readable and approachable.

[Brandon Lim · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting and well reasoned argument, with a bonus Dawkins vendetta.