Stephen T Davis 
Rational Faith 
A Philosopher’s Defense of Christianity

If God exists, why doesn’t he eliminate suffering and evil? Does evolution disprove Christianity? Can religion be explained by cognitive science? People have grappled for ages with these kinds of questions. And many in today’s academic world find Christian belief untenable. But renowned philosopher Stephen Davis argues that belief in God is indeed a rational and intellectually sound endeavor. Drawing on a lifetime of rigorous reflection and critical thinking, he explores perennial and contemporary challenges to Christian faith. Davis appraises objections fairly and openly, offering thoughtful approaches to common intellectual problems. Real questions warrant reasonable responses. Examine for yourself the rationality of the Christian faith.

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CONTENTS
Introduction / 9
1 Is There Any Such Thing as Objective Truth? / 13
2 Why Believe in God? / 29
3 Is the Bible’s Picture of Jesus Reliable? / 50
4 Was Jesus Raised from the Dead? / 68
5 Does Evolution Disprove Christianity? / 81
6 Can Cognitive Science Explain Religion? / 101
7 Is Christianity Unique? / 121
8 Do Evil and Suffering Show That God Does Not Exist? / 140
9 Can We Be Happy Apart from God? / 151
Conclusion / 161
Further Reading / 175
Notes / 177