Uncertain belief
Book Description
In a world where scientific reasoning has challenged traditional religious certainties, many thoughtful individuals find themselves caught between faith and doubt. David J. Bartholomew offers a fresh approach to this ancient dilemma by applying the mathematical principles of probability theory to some of Christianity's most contested questions.
Rather than demanding absolute certainty or complete skepticism, Bartholomew demonstrates how rational belief can emerge from careful analysis of uncertain evidence. He turns his analytical lens toward four pivotal areas that have long divided believers and skeptics: miraculous events, paranormal phenomena, arguments for divine existence, and the reliability of biblical texts.
Drawing upon his expertise in statistical reasoning, the author shows how probability theory can serve as a bridge between rigid fundamentalism and wholesale rejection of faith. He methodically examines both extraordinary claims and quantitative evidence, offering readers tools to evaluate religious questions with intellectual rigor rather than emotional reaction.
This thoughtful exploration acknowledges why intelligent people reach opposite conclusions about spiritual matters while providing a framework for navigating these complex territories. Bartholomew neither dismisses faith as irrational nor accepts every religious claim uncritically. Instead, he charts a middle path that honors both reason and the possibility of transcendent truth.
For those wrestling with questions of belief in an age of scientific skepticism, this work offers a measured, scholarly approach to one of humanity's most enduring questions.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 289 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christendom
- ✓ Explore Uncertainty
- ✓ Explore Apologetics
- ✓ Explore Religionsphilosophie
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Onzekerheid
- ✓ Explore God
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
