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Author Hakanson explores in depth the many rational paths to religious belief, specifically focusing on the wisdom of the Holy Bible. Many people question scripture and God’s very existence and role in the creation of the universe, the earth, and all contained therein. One of the many analogies presented here concerns “the wind”: one can feel it and even predict its results, but one can never see it. Using such lively imagery combined with much erudite material, the treatise seeks to offer Christians a sense of the rightness of defending their beliefs.
The scientific method involves devising and testing a hypothesis in order to verify an observation, and similar steps can be used as one delves deeply into biblical messages, which are quoted in support of the arguments arrayed. The book takes on and appropriately treats such profound matters as the theory of evolution, the concept of eternal hell, and the rewards or punishments that accompany obedience and disobedience to God’s natural laws for humankind. Using graphic illustrations as well as references from some of history’s most notable thinkers, Hakanson offers determined believers support for their wish to understand and obey their creator.
Hakanson avers that he is a Christian “apologist,” seated in the Greek word that means “defense of faith.” He expresses concern for many socio-cultural trends arising in the current era that may cause confusion among those wishing to find tools for living righteously within Judaism and Christianity. In constructing this laudably logical treatise, he offers hope and help to readers by parsing to a fine degree both scientifically accumulated fact and innate spiritual longing. There is little doubt that Hakanson’s words will engage and encourage an intelligent, diligent, and spiritually devoted readership and will be used in thoughtful group discussion and individual concentration.
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