{"product":{"product_id":"1581345615","title":"I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist","price":"26.4","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ScZbXvBML._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1581345615"},"comments":[{"body":"This is a good book and Frank Turek helped write it\r\n\r\n[I don’t have enough faith to be an atheist](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1581345615/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q5zcCbAT14BV6) \r\n\r\nListen to Frank Turek, Ravi Zacharias, and I also love John Lennox.\r\n\r\nAlso I’d recommend reading the Bible. If God is real, do you want to know him? If so, in Matthew 6:6 the Bible says if you pray to God in the secret he’ll see you there and he’ll reward you openly. If you seek him with all your heart, you’ll find him. I did. He changed my life!","subreddit_name":"TrueChristian","author":"FriendofHolySpirit"},{"body":"Two angles I can think of here:\r\n\r\n1) She may believe now that her life would be worse if she lost faith, but after an adjustment she may become one of us who have gotten used to the idea and become/remained content anyway.\r\n\r\n2) As has been said by many of the faithful visitors here: you can retain your faith in God without proof, which they'll tell you is why we call it 'faith'. If your girlfriend has/had a non-denominational faith in God, she probably doesn't need to let bible contradictions and such bother her. Believers can struggle with faith and bounce back into it, particularly if losing faith makes them fearful/uncomfortable. Maybe they drop the parts of it they can't reconcile and keep the rest.\r\n\r\nI know you're asking for helpful materials for her to read but I'm afraid I'm little help there. My friend's wife has a copy of [this](https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615) annoyingly-titled book, so maybe give that a look? Best of luck to you both.","subreddit_name":"TrueAtheism","author":"whaaatanasshole"},{"body":"\u0026gt;It's strange how atheists are so religious about wanting to be called agnostics.\r\n\r\nIt's strange how when theists try to antagonize atheists they often frame their behavior as being religious, as if they think being religious or [having faith](https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615) is a bad thing.\r\n\r\nBut no, it's not religious or strange for agnostic atheists to want honest representation. It's a risky spot to be speculating about people's motives so I try to avoid doing it, but there seems to be an incredible bias by some against a perfectly reasonable position of not being convinced gods exist. Biased to the point where they don't simply think we are wrong, but that we shouldn't even be acknowledged to exist. Honestly what this communicates to me is fear. Fear that this position is too reasonable to be argued against and so must be hidden from people.","subreddit_name":"DebateReligion","author":"zt7241959"},{"body":"It's also a tacit acknowledgement that they have to come up with some sort of semi-scientific justification for Christianity due to scientific advancement of the past ~100 years or so (the power of prayer seems less potent when you have vaccines, chemotherapy, and antibiotics, for instance).  So you have yahoos like [these guys](https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615) arguing that the laws of thermodynamics prove the existence of god (not sure if this book does it specifically, but one of the authors lectures about it).","subreddit_name":"RedLetterMedia","author":"Nazarife"},{"body":"\u0026gt; I just started reading and am eager to see what he says on the matter.\r\n\r\nYou're in for a treat, he's a very enigmatic writer. [I don't have enough faith to be an atheist](https://www.amazon.ca/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=i+dont+have+enough+faith+to+be+an+atheist\u0026amp;qid=1621980346\u0026amp;sr=8-1) is great too, because it's all referenced and science based. That's the one that finally turned me over.","subreddit_name":"TrueChristian","author":"unpopularpuffin6"},{"body":"[I don't have enough faith to be an atheist - Turek, Geisler](https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3238XGJI90JMD\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=i+dont+have+enough+faith+to+be+an+atheist\u0026amp;qid=1617172004\u0026amp;sprefix=i+dont+hav%2Caps%2C520\u0026amp;sr=8-1)","subreddit_name":"TrueChristian","author":"ManOfTheInBetween"},{"body":"I applaud you on seeking out the truth and I would recommend:\r\n\r\n\u0026gt;https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615\r\n\r\nHere the author give logical evidence that is outside the Bible to answer the questions:\r\n1. Does god exist\r\n2. Is Jesus the one true religion.\r\n\r\nTo support his answers he uses scripture to build his case. He uses common views of science and reason/logic to answer these questions. His ultimate goal is to build a strong case for Jesus being God and show why atheism falls short. It's a good read and may give you the answers you are searching for. Good luck and God bless in finding the answer!","subreddit_name":"Christianity","author":"Will20144"},{"body":"Do you mean *[I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist](https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615/ref=nodl_),* by Norman Geisler? Fairly standard apologetics, with the usual shifting of the burden. Nothing worth bothering about.","subreddit_name":"atheism","author":"shig23"},{"body":"[Frank Turek](https://www.amazon.ca/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615/ref=sr_1_1?crid=203SVO9ERY92U\u0026amp;keywords=i+don%27t+have+enough+faith+to+be+an+atheist\u0026amp;qid=1564580284\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sprefix=i+don%27t+have+enough%2Caps%2C196\u0026amp;sr=8-1) says \"Think the church is full of hypocrites? Come in. We have room for one more.\"  \r\n  \r\nPeople, in every sect, are hypocritical. That's just how we are. I don't think that's a compelling reason to believe God doesn't exist.","subreddit_name":"MurderedByWords","author":"erictron"},{"body":"For those who don't get it, this is a criticism of a [moderately famous book](https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615), which presents atheism as requiring more faith than Christianity.  Not a directionless dig at having faith.","subreddit_name":"atheism","author":"Mikeavelli"},{"body":"None of these are affiliate links, I just linked straight to amazon so you can get a description of the book and see the reviews. \r\n\r\nA few of my favourites are [I don't have enough faith to be an athiest](https://www.amazon.ca/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3665DZELYNL9\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=i+don%27t+have+enough+faith+to+be+an+atheist\u0026amp;qid=1597709735\u0026amp;sprefix=i+don%27t+have+enough%2Caps%2C188\u0026amp;sr=8-1) (I've bought two copies!), and its sister [Stealing from God](https://www.amazon.ca/Stealing-God-Atheists-Need-Their/dp/1612917011/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=stealing+from+God\u0026amp;qid=1597709772\u0026amp;sr=8-1).  \r\n \r\nI don't know how much time Frank Turek spends online, but what he writes is well sourced and footnoted, and seems to answer a lot of the objections that the keyboard warriors have.  \r\n \r\nThe first book kept me up all night - I couldn't believe how he broke down complex philosophical principles so simply.  \r\n \r\nKeep in mind, apologetics won't bring a person to God. maybe it's the missing piece for some people, that was certainly the case with me, but it tends to be a more emotional problem that a philosophical problem. For conversations with other people, or just for your own edification, I recommend [The Reason For God.](https://www.amazon.ca/Reason-God-Belief-Age-Skepticism/dp/1594483493/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=timothy+keller\u0026amp;qid=1597709932\u0026amp;sr=8-5). It talks about how a world with God is simply the best answer if it is true, then goes on to talk about compelling reasons to believe it is true. With talking to Atheists, although somewhat heavy and scholarly, it's the first resource I go to.  \r\n \r\nLet me know if you have any questions, I'm a bit of a bookworm ex-atheist, so I'm quite familiar with both sides and perhaps I'll be able to help you out.","subreddit_name":"ChristianApologetics","author":"erictron"},{"body":"There is a book called [I don’t have enough faith to be an atheist](https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=63b62dda-b63c-4bfc-a925-246543708014)","subreddit_name":"Christianity","author":"UltraMombie"},{"body":"Absolutely, I'll answer any questions you may have.\r\n\r\nThe two most profound books were:\r\n\r\n[The last section really focuses on the culture of that time.](https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615)\r\n\r\n[I love the chapter that breaks down if it were a conspiracy.](https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Case-Christianity-Homicide-Detective-Investigates/dp/1434704696/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=344D9IPSO9NK7\u0026amp;keywords=cold+case+christianity\u0026amp;qid=1656130771\u0026amp;sprefix=cold+case+%2Caps%2C181\u0026amp;sr=8-1)\r\n\r\nTwo of the most persuasive videos:\r\n\r\n[This nearly convinced me alone.](https://youtu.be/0WmB5cHJ94s)\r\n\r\n[This brought out some unique ideas that I found very interesting.](https://youtu.be/7yQDCcy1YAo)","subreddit_name":"Testimony4Christ","author":"SeaSaltCaramelWater"},{"body":"\u0026gt; In biblical times, according to the biblical time line the world is 4000 years old. \r\n\r\nAgain, false. How long did it take for God to create the world? It says 7 days, but a second to him is eons to us. **2 Peter 3:8—‘one day is like a thousand years’**\r\n\r\nBut, more importantly, why do you believe that? \r\n\r\nI mean, it would have taken a two second google search to disprove your point, yet you believe - and you have so much blind faith in it, that you propose it to me. Thinking I might be stumped by it. \r\n\r\nThe reason you believe it is because **people like to believe what is pleasant, not what is true**. Correct me if I'm wrong here - but look at the HUGE payoff if that 's true!\r\n\r\nEvery christian is wrong! You're smarter than all of them! You've found the loophole!\r\n\r\nOh, but why do they believe?\r\n\r\nSimple. Not because of many well thought out, logical reasons. Because they have blind faith. What a pleasant thought. You, and you alone, understand the truth. The Christians are misled! You can debate them, and come up on top every time! A real testament to your brilliance.  \r\n\r\nOr.....\r\n\r\nOr that's not the case. \r\n\r\nBut that'd be so humbling. Maybe it turns out all the evidence falls on the side of God existing. Maybe there's the same amount of evidence that God doesn't exist as the amount of evidence that the earth is flat. \r\n\r\n**Maybe you've been believing your superior intellect would never allow you to submit to a God.** Changing your mind means you were wrong once. That's not a pleasant thought. Best not to believe it. \r\n\r\n\u0026gt;Excuses, you mean theories. Because they are not facts, like I said.\r\n\r\nWell, like we've been saying, nothing be proven absolutely. You can see all the evidence points to a God. There's lot of proofs that point to a God, same as there's lots of proofs that point to a round earth. If you live as if there's no God, you've treating it as a fact, but you can't prove it. Again, you're believing with blind faith there is no God. You're ignoring all the good reasons to believe in God, and going with blind faith and emotions in living as if there is no God. \r\n\r\nAs a Christian, blind faith just don't for me. That's the realm of atheism. \r\n\r\nAs a side note, I'd like you to know how much I'm enjoying the conversation. You have questions and doubts about your believe, otherwise you wouldn't be here. [If you're wondering where these arguments come from, a lot of them are summarized in a book called \"I don't have enough faith to be an athiest\"](https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615) - the author, a professor in theology, goes into quick answers, and longers answers for atheists. \r\n\r\nAlthough he does state that you wouldn't want to read a book like that. It would bring to light a lot of unpleasant truths, and you seem to like to believe what is pleasant, not what is true. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[But Again, now that we've established there's plenty of evidences that point to a God](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3gdeV4Rk9EfL-NyraEGXXwSjDNeMaRoX), are there any reasons why he couldn't exist? (in before ThAtS nOt ProoF!)\r\n\r\n**Or does all the evidence fall on the side of him existing?**","subreddit_name":"technicallythetruth","author":"unpopularpuffin6"},{"body":"Honestly, go look at the reviews for this book: \"I don't have enough faith to be an atheist\". This was one of the core pieces that really started to turn me around\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enough-Faith-Atheist/dp/1581345615","subreddit_name":"CleanLivingKings","author":"throwaway-aa2"}]}