{"product_id":"god-is-no-thing-by-rupert-shortt-9781805261612","title":"God is No Thing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod is No Thing\u003c\/i\u003e grapples with a common fallacy in the arguments of New Atheists against religion—characterized by thinkers such as Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Sam Harris. The deity they argue against is not God as understood in classical tradition, but rather a misrepresentation. This fundamental error results in numerous misunderstandings about Christianity and other faiths, leading to a vitriolic and confused debate on life's most profound questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the Western world appearing nearly secular, Christianity continues to be a significant worldview alongside Islam. Rupert Shortt, in this compelling book, eloquently argues that Christianity is far more coherent and progressive—philosophically, scientifically, and culturally—than often perceived by its critics. While acknowledging the threat of religious fundamentalism and certain secularist biases, Shortt illustrates how a critically aware faith can significantly contribute to human flourishing, peace promotion, and environmental sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePowerful... an excellent book, spirited, lucid, and plainspoken without losing generosity.\u003c\/b\u003e – Rowan Williams, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers a conception of nature which grants us the right to say that it brims over with intimations of the divine.\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA meditative exploration of what Christian commitment means in the contemporary world.\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eAnglican Theological Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA case for Faith which will trouble the doubting with reason's light.\u003c\/b\u003e – A. N. Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a line stretching back to C. S. Lewis, Dorothy Sayers, and G. K. Chesterton ... packs a punch.\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eChurch Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeft and timely.\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eFrancis Spufford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnflinchingly tackles the philosophically naive parodies of Christian belief.\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eThe Tablet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intellectually robust case for Christianity... deserves to be reflected upon and debated by believers and unbelievers alike.\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eThe Catholic Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486093885676,"sku":"9781805261612","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6d0c5cde4e07467aa40cf35648139788.jpg?v=1775781793","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/god-is-no-thing-by-rupert-shortt-9781805261612","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}