About the Book
Every day, millions of people fight about religion.
Whether with friends, family, or on social media, we expend lots of energy, lots of sharp words, and lots of strong feelings. But very few know how to have a good religious argument—a rational, respectful, and productive exchange of differing views.
Bishop Robert Barron, one of the leading Catholic figures in the world and among the most active on social media, has enjoyed thousands of fruitful religious arguments.
In this book based on talks delivered at Facebook and Google, he explains why religion at its best opens up the searching mind, and how we all—believer and unbeliever alike—can share better discussions about God.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Speaking at Facebook and Google
Section One
How to have a Religious Argument
Faith Is Not Opposed to Reason
Overcoming Scientism
Be Intolerant of Toleration
Avoid Voluntarism
Seek to Understand Your Opponent's Position
Follow the Example of Thomas Aquinas
Section Two
Religion and the Opening Up of the Mind
An Argument for God's Existence
Elijah and the Priests of Ba'al
The Burning Bush
Notes
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
