Cindy Recommends “The Case for Christ”

Posted by Ir (Helen) on: 07.29.2006 /

Cindy left this comment on Hemant’s review of Willow Creek Community Church:

hey Hemant. your story is very interesting, its pretty cool that you took an interest in researching the church, i was wondering if you had read “the case for christ” its a very interesting book that looks at christianity from the outside (historicaly and scientificly) and doesnt “push” christianity on you. you might find it not only helpful but interesting as well. you also mentioned that you have enjoyed the music you’ve been listening to at these services. you might want to check out david crowder or even matt redman.
well good luck, and enjoy your journey.

3 Responses to "Cindy Recommends “The Case for Christ”"

  • Comment by: David S

    1 07/29/06 12:20 PM | Comment Link |

    I’d be surprised if there’s anything in that book Hemant hasn’t heard already. The case for Christ isn’t exactly kept a secret in American culture.

  • Comment by: Karen

    2 07/30/06 11:33 AM | Comment Link |

    The Case for Christ is very well-known in atheist circles. ;-) But it’s common for Christians to falsely assume that atheists haven’t investigated faith claims and are ignorant of the “facts” for Christianity. In my experience, nothing could be farther from the truth.

    Here’s a rebuttal to the book:
    http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/jeff_lowder/strobel.html

  • Comment by: Eliza

    3 07/30/06 2:32 PM | Comment Link |

    I read all of Lee Strobel’s books 6-8 months ago, because a family friend highly recommended “Case for a Creator” & I was looking for more convincing apologetic literature than what I’d already found. Strobel’s writings actually deepened my skepticism - they were SO disappointing, full of biased “expert” opinions presented as facts, and full of logical fallacies glanced over as if the writer knew they couldn’t withstand deeper probing. IMO, Strobel ended up waving a wand in each one of his books, saying “See? Isn’t it marvelous, it’s all true if you just believe!”

    Which is really what it comes down to, imo. Atheists who have read and thought about this stuff are skeptical, and skeptics want a type and quality of “evidence” that just doesn’t exist, so it all boils down to faith and belief. You can’t convince a skeptic the floor is solid, based on debate, if there isn’t a solid floor he/she can see or can stand on.