YGod: An Intelligent Discussion on the Relevance of Faith

by Danielle D'Souza, Dinesh D'Souza (Foreword)

"Faith is a dynamic thing, a lively thing, of asking questions and finding answers," says Danielle D'Souza. In Y God, she addresses more than thirty of the most interesting and pressing questions being asked about God by believers and skeptics alike. Rather than coming across as having all the answers, Danielle puts her ideas in the form of a conversation. Yet at her core she has convictions that come from a faith rooted in her heart as well as her head. Y God will appeal to Millennials (the Y generation) and anyone who has ever had doubts about the biblical story of God. Questions include:

Is faith reasonable?
Are miracles really possible?
Is the Bible literally true?
Is God the author of morality?
Are other religions false?
Is America a "Christian nation"?
Does anyone deserve hell?
Why do people become atheists?
Is science at war with religion?
Is evolution compatible with the Bible?
If Jesus did exist, who was he?
How would Christianity change my life?

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Addison Dixon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first read this book back when I was about 17 (I am 22), and I was quite impressed! The author gives her ideas and wisdom in thought-provoking ways. The drawings are entertaining, and her arguments are well-done. Her father, Dinesh D'Souza, is also a very good author, and so his daughter seems to be following in the same inspiring path.
I would definitely recommend this book for young adults and adults alike!

I hope to read more from this author soon.

[Malin Friess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Danielle is the daughter of well known author Dinesh D'Souza (who writes on policitics, theology, and apologetics from a conservative perspective).

Danielle for her age (15) is insightful, intelligent, and articulate. In her book YGOD D'Souza tackles difficult apologetic questions from a teenager perspective. Some of the questions she asks (and I think does a reasonably compassionate and articulate job defending are):

Should Church and State be separated?
Is God the author of Morality?
Can God create a Stone bigger than he can lift?
Were Adam and Eve real people?
Was Jesus an Historical Person?

D'Souza has done her background reading and each short chapter is layed with footnotes and citations. She carefully avoids giving "pat" answers and leaves some room for faith, mystery, and hope of the unknown but also uses the sciences of archeology, physics, biology to defend truth. In teenage fashion she uses Text Speak like LOL and hashtag this and that to appeal to a teenage audience.

3 stars. A good intro to apologectics to a teenage audience. More will be heard from this young writer as she grows older.

[Abbie Riddle · Rating 5 out of 5]

YGod is a book written to address some of the toughest questions surrounding Christianity. It is written by a young Christian who's familial roots are in India and Hinduism. I am sure being of this origin she has faced many questions as to her reasoning for leaving Hinduism or not following Hinduism for Christianity.

I found the book to be very interesting and good. I would recommend it most to teens who find themselves in the crisis of faith of trying to decide why they do choose God. What is it that sets the God apart from all the other gods of this world. This author presents biblical as well as secular facts that support the Truth of the Word of God. I believe it to be an encouraging and worthwhile read for those struggling with the answer to these questions or those who feel they must defend their Christian faith.

Thanks Regal for this review copy.

[Rachel Jessen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this book. I had high hopes for it for my children and perhaps our youth group at church. But, instead of each topic being a discussion, each section was a rationale for why she is right to believe in a specific version of Christianity. My impression is more an open letter to youth, offering arguments for those who question things such as if the Bible is literally true, who goes to heaven, and is America a Christan nation?
Nevertheless, I am impressed with this young woman and would read her again in 20 yrs just to see the progression of her spiritual journey.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Only got through the first few chapters and then skimmed the rest. Each chapter poses a different question about christianity and 3-4 pages that answer the question. Good questions just didn't keep my attention for long.

[Marcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed feelings about this. It had some good points. However, at times it seemed a bit shallow. My understanding is that she is still in her teens. So, she has some room to grow. If she writes more in the future, I would try it out.

[Kaci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Presented very well. Very topical, yet very effective for its purpose.