Beyond Belief

A Former Fundamentalist Examines the Case for God

David C Monkcom

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English

Invisible Imprint
20 September 2023

Philosophy of religion; Religious fundamentalism; Agnosticism & atheism

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David Monkcom grew up in a world radically unfamiliar to most of us. A world made in six days by God and his son Jesus. A world in which truth is revealed not by reason but by an infallible Bible. A world in which secular society is evil and unbelievers are bound for hell. In short, the dogmatic world of Fundamentalist Christianity.

Breaking away from that world was, for David, a deeply challenging process which he describes in Part One of this book.

In Part Two, he invites us to consider whether any form of religious dogmatism is justifiable. Can religious claims such as God's existence be substantiated? Do holy scriptures, miracles and personal religious experience give us grounds for asserting the truth of our religion?

Fundamentalism and dogmatism continue to poise serious challenges in the modern world - radicalizing young people and creating closed faith communities that act as echo chambers. What we desperately need, David argues, is to open up the echo chambers and break down the barriers between communities. Ditch dogmatism and embrace dialogue. Let's engage in a genuine conversation, seeking to understand, not demonize, one another.

How? By setting up local grass-roots dialogue groups where we can get to know one another and talk. Why not start the ball rolling by discussing this book?

By: David C Monkcom
Imprint: Invisible Imprint
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 299g
ISBN: 9781839195372
ISBN 10: 1839195371
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 20 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active