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Thinking about God Again, for the First Time: Conversations with an Atheist and a Christian on God, Proof, Morality, and Evil
Over many years of teaching philosophy and religion, author Paul Timothy Jensen has encountered questions on a wide range of philosophical and spiritual topics from college students, professional colleagues, and other adults.
In Thinking about God Again, for the First Time, Jensen explores these questions in the form of imaginary conversations between an atheist and a Christian. Together, Alex and Chris ponder issues of enduring interest and God’s possible existence; God’s possible love for humans; and the concepts of proof, morality, and evil. The conversations examine these and other closely related questions, seeking to state opposing viewpoints fairly and vigorously and engage the minds of readers. Jensen hopes to encourage others to think about God again or for the first time, fostering opportunities for civil conversation.
This study presents a series of questions on topics in the realm of philosophy and religion, considered from the viewpoint of an atheist and a Christian.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2024
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April 20, 2026
A tenured professor of philosophy and religion takes on the everyday questions believers and non-believers discuss in their search of whether God exists or not.
As he certainly has through the years, Jensen is “Thinking about God Again” but through the lense of his students’ eyes considering these questions “For the First Time.” He presents a thoughtful and structured case, offering 34 premises that build toward his conclusion about the existence of God.
Drawing on years of teaching experience, he makes the chapters in the format of having a conversation with two hypothetical students of his, one an Atheist and one a Christian. The chapters are brief and highly digestible that only take a few minutes each while still engaging deeply with significant philosophical and theological questions.
If there is a critique, it would be that it’s helpful to be familiar with philosophical and theological terminology. While Jensen makes a sincere effort in defining and explaining the terms, some concepts may still feel dense for the average reader. But those willing to press through the more challenging sections, hopefully will be inspired to read more on the subjects addressed!
In the end, Jensen achieves what he sets out to do: encourage readers to think more deeply about the question of God’s existence and to engage in meaningful conversations of their own.
As he certainly has through the years, Jensen is “Thinking about God Again” but through the lense of his students’ eyes considering these questions “For the First Time.” He presents a thoughtful and structured case, offering 34 premises that build toward his conclusion about the existence of God.
Drawing on years of teaching experience, he makes the chapters in the format of having a conversation with two hypothetical students of his, one an Atheist and one a Christian. The chapters are brief and highly digestible that only take a few minutes each while still engaging deeply with significant philosophical and theological questions.
If there is a critique, it would be that it’s helpful to be familiar with philosophical and theological terminology. While Jensen makes a sincere effort in defining and explaining the terms, some concepts may still feel dense for the average reader. But those willing to press through the more challenging sections, hopefully will be inspired to read more on the subjects addressed!
In the end, Jensen achieves what he sets out to do: encourage readers to think more deeply about the question of God’s existence and to engage in meaningful conversations of their own.
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