Whatever they are, they’re almost certainly wrong.
Finding Faith in a Skeptical World explains how problematic issues unexpectedly became reasons for faith rather than against it. The information came from lots of varied sources and took several years to put together. Because of the effort involved in learning, I realized that a book like Finding Faith would’ve been hugely helpful to me. Since none was available I wrote one to help others.
Coming to faith has made a positive difference in my life and it’s a change I’d like to share. This is my inspiration along with a desire to make basic Christian concepts more user-friendly than they sometimes are.
What kind of research did you have to do to write this book?
Many sources were used: independent reading, classes, sermons, Bible study groups, and mentoring by knowledgeable Christians. In a way, reading secular publications, watching TV, movies and seeing other forms of entertainment also served as research. Once I understood the Christian side of things it was interesting to look at the often subtle ways the faith is misrepresented and see why skepticism is so prevalent.
Do you have a website? Do you manage it yourself or do you have someone run it for you?
My website is at www.findingfaith.us. It was built by a supplier but is configured so that I can run it myself. My blog, www.triadpress.blogspot.com is also accessible through the website.
Thank you for this interview, Chet! Do you have any final words you’d like to share with my readers?
Please think about this: suppose you found out you could live forever in peace, that the problems we face are not all that important in the grand scheme of things, and that you could have peace of mind while the world swirls around you?
I was as skeptical as anybody and found that my finite life was frittering away day by day, my youth was disappearing and I was looking ahead to the infirmities that attend old age. And when I eventually died... nothing.
Do yourself a favor. Open your mind, ignore the clutter you’ve absorbed over the years and look into Christianity fairly. You may find it answers questions that no secular source can. It’s not easy, but you can do it. And if you find faith it’ll be the best thing that ever happened to you.
Article comments
1 - Cheryl Malandrinos
Great interview. Having read this book, I can tell you that it is an easy read with a lot of information. I'm going to encourage our pastor to pick up a few copies for the reading rack at church.