description: Against a backdrop of unprecedented controversy and uncertainty in the world of religion, "Deductive Theology" constructs a reasoned basis for Christianity that is capable of enduring the worst assaults of those who insist that Christians are unreasonable. This book is a must-read for those exploring various world religions and for Christians who seek answers to the many doubts introduced by contemporary philosophy and modern science. Author J.D. Myers relishes scientific scrutiny of religion, and his apologetics rise above the scandals and deceit that are unavoidable defects of human religious institutions. Myers is not a professional theologian, but a scientist and engineer, thus the sure grasp of logic at work in this book. The book appeals through reason to the believer as well as the agnostic. It reclaims for us a Christianity of rationality that is accessible to all through an objective evaluation of the human predicament. Applying the scientific thought process to theology imposes a few minor concessions upon strict Christian traditionalists, yet in the end, it shines a refreshing new light that supports the crucial aspects of traditional theology derived from scripture. "Deductive Theology" offers a sound rendition of the traditional Christian notion of a loving God desiring companionship with humanity, combined with amusing arguments that expose the absurdity of alternative spirituality and "New Age" religions that have found recent favor in postmodern culture. Those attracted to these diversions might find it difficult to accept the key message of this book—that man’s spiritual imperative is to surrender to a purpose greater than self, as opposed to gratification or empowerment of self. Steering a careful course between the relativism of the Left and the fundamentalism of the Right, the author, to his credit, does not spare institutional Christianity a tongue-lashing for its errors. Myers' approach is based on an appeal to rationality, yet he is not without moments of passion and indignation. Most important, he commands a healthy sense of humor and objectivity that are indispensable in attacking such weighty subject matter.
language: English
title: Deductive Theology: A Reasoned Approach to a Reasonable God
titlecomplete: Deductive Theology: A Reasoned Approach to a Reasonable God
publisher: Aventine Pr