Reason and Religious Belief An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion

includes index and biblioraphy

Thinking about god:the search for the ultimate The nature of religion:what are religious beliefs about? Religious experience:what does it mean to encounter the divine? Faith and reason:how are they related? The divine attributes:what is god like? Theistic arguments?:is there evidence forgod`s existence? Knowing god without arguments:does theism need a basis? The problem of evil:the case against god`s existence Divine action:how does god relate to the world Miracles:does god intervene in earthly affairs Life after death:are there reasons for hope? Religious language:how can we speak meaningfully of god? Religion and science:compatible or in compatible? Religious diversity:how can we understand differences among religions? Religious ethics: the relation of god to morality The continuing quest:god and the human venture