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What is the nature of God?<\/em>
\nDo I have free will?<\/em>
\nWhy is there suffering?<\/em>
\nIs Science compatible with Faith?<\/em>
\nWhat is truth?<\/em><\/p>\n

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Answering these and other similar big questions well is especially important if we want to engage with non-Christians in ways that are meaningful, credible, and authentic, on an intellectual and spiritual perspective. This Discussion Guide is written for personal study or group discussions for people who want to have credible answers to complex questions.<\/p>\n

The post-modern world we live in today is desperate for authenticity, so it is even more important that Christianity is seen as a viable source of truth. This will not happen if Christians give simplistic answers to complex questions, which are easily critiqued or even ridiculed for their lack of insight. To say that one is being persecuted for one\u2019s faith in such a situation is a weak defense and is little more than a cop-out for spiritual immaturity.<\/p>\n

These questions can help us wrestle with complex issues, and hopefully, come to a greater understanding of what we think and believe. And above all, grow in our knowledge of God and how we can live more coherently as Christians in this world.<\/p>\n

Click this link<\/a> to see all the Footnotes and hyperlinks referenced in the book. The link also includes additional reference material added since the book went to print.<\/p>\n

The book includes the following topics:<\/p>\n

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Section 1 – Critical Thinking\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Question 1 – Why ask Big Questions?<\/p>\n

Question 2 – What do you believe?<\/p>\n

Question 3 – Why do you believe?<\/p>\n

Section 2 \u2013 God and the Bible<\/strong><\/p>\n

Question 4 – What is the nature of God?<\/p>\n

Question 5 – Is the Bible relevant and reliable?<\/p>\n

Question 6 – Is the Bible open to interpretation?<\/p>\n

Question 7 – If God is Love, why is God so violent?<\/p>\n

Question 8 – Is it OK to have doubts about God?<\/p>\n

Section 3 \u2013 Living in this world<\/strong><\/p>\n

Question 9 – Do I really have free will?<\/p>\n

Question 10 – Do I have a specific \u2018calling\u2019 on my life?<\/p>\n

Question 11 – How can I make a difference in this world?<\/p>\n

Question 12 – What is Sin and does it affect me?<\/p>\n

Question 13 – Why is there evil in the world?<\/p>\n

Question 14 – Why is there suffering?<\/p>\n

Question 15 – Why doesn\u2019t prayer work?<\/p>\n

Question 16 – Does a loving God send people to Hell?<\/p>\n

Question 17 – Is Science compatible with Faith?<\/p>\n

Question 18 – What\u2019s wrong with casual sex?<\/p>\n

Question 19 – What about Sexual Preference and Gender Identity?<\/p>\n

Question 20 – Intrinsic biases \u2013 how do I recognize them in my life?<\/p>\n

Question 21 – What determines your values?<\/p>\n

Question 22 – How to deal with offense?<\/p>\n

Question 23 – What is truth?<\/p>\n

Question 24 – Binary Thinking \u2013 Is it good or bad?<\/p>\n

Question 25 – What is my World View?<\/p>\n

Question 26 – What is my responsibility to the Environment?<\/p>\n

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