There Is a God: How the World's Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind
by Antony Flew, Roy Abraham Varghese
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Author: Antony Flew, Roy Abraham VargheseBrand: Harper Collins Publishers
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-11-04
ISBN: 0061335304
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: HarperOne
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Summary: 4 Stars
This book does exactly what the first sentence in the Introduction says it will do; it describes how Anthony Flew was "converted" from an atheist to a "deist". That first sentence is why I initially had trouble recommending this book for our bookstore. However, once I read the book, I began to feel differently.
Mr. Flews work as an author, and most notably as an atheist philosopher, is well known internationally, especially among the atheist community. So when this great mind and respected author ultimately came to believe in God (the same transformation as C.S. Lewis, Francis Collins, and other notable authors and scientist) it is certainly cause for celebration.
Mr. Flew knows the meaning of the word "deist", and he seems to be one in the true sense of the word. He makes a strong case, based on reason alone, for his belief in God as the Creator of the universe, our world, and our selves. He falls short, however, of portraying himself as having a personal relationship with an actively present God, who interacts with His people and our lives. Most notably missing is direct commentary on his opinions of what Mr. Flew himself describes as "a self revelation of God In human history in the person of Jesus Christ". Understand however, that he never denies Christ, nor does he deny Gods "personal" involvement in our lives. He doesn't support it either.
Ultimately, Mr. Flew is a seeker. A man in the process of conversion who is seemingly open minded learning and accepting more and more truth, but only at a time when he is ready. His open-mindedness and desire to learn are illustrated most clearly in the last chapter with two sections titled "Open to Learning More" and "Willing to Connect", their titles conveying their content. Additionally, the last Appendix of the book is a Q & A with N. T. Wright about the divinity of Christ. Mr. Flew simply asks direct questions, and Bishop Wright is given ample opportunity to answer the questions and support his case for Christ in his typically eloquent, clear, and convincing way.
This book is about a man who used his own brilliant mind to successfully argue against atheism, and lays out a case of reason, if not yet of faith, for his belief in God. Although he does not yet have a personal relationship with God, he makes it clear that he is willing to listen, and learn, and perhaps one day come to a place we all wish for everyone we know and love... to be at peace with God and to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
Our church welcomes people at all points on their faith walk. I believe there are people who could be moved by a book such as this. We all walk different paths to the same goal. It is frank, factual, and analytical; it is exactly what some people need to get closer to God.
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