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145 x 216 x 13mm
Easy, enlightening and mind-stretching, here are answers to the 20 biggest questions of religion and its attempts to give meaning to our world.
The Big Questions series is designed to let renowned experts address the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds, and provides answers based on the latest research. This ambitious project is a unique distillation of humanity's best ideas.
In Big Questions: God, Mark Vernon answers the 20 key questions:
Why is religion still with us? If you're not religious, is nothing sacred? Do humans have a God-shaped hole? Can an agnostic pray? Is there any evidence for God? What ensued when the Buddha was enlightened? Is religion a by-product of evolution? Is Confucianism a religion? Can you be spiritual without being religious? Do Hindus really believe in thousands of gods? What is the solution to the problem of evil? What do Jesus and Socrates have in common? Are there miracles? Does Islam need jihad? Was Jesus divine? Does religion ever justify war? Is the Bible true? Can we still talk about the soul? Is there a link between religion and ethics? Does religion make you happy?
