Secular, skeptical, disillusioned. These are the traits that
mark our age-encouraged by outspoken atheists who insist that faith
is naïve and belief is dangerous. But what if the atheists are the
irrational ones? Can their beliefs withstand the rigorous
examination that they demand from others?
In A Shot of Faith of Faith to the Head, Mitch Stokes,
Senior Fellow of Philosophy at New Saint Andrews College,
dismantles the claims of skeptics and atheists, while constructing
a simple yet solid case for Christian belief. This profound yet
accessible book proves the rationality, consistency, and
reliability of the Christian approach to science and life.
If you have ever doubted that your beliefs can stand up to
scrutiny-if you''ve ever doubted your beliefs-this book dissolves
the questions. For atheists, it is a wake-up call. For Christians,
it''s A Shot of Faith to the Head.
Endorsements:
"A Shot of Faith to the Head is much more than a
defense of Christianity; it takes the offensive against the
secularist thinking that enamors so many in the West. With the
thoroughness of a scholar and the confidence of experience, Mitch
Stokes demonstrates the intellectually dubious nature of the
so-called "New Atheism" and provides Christians with a much needed
handbook for the questions they will surely face once they are
outside of the safe confines of their Christian communities. I
highly recommend it." -Larry Taunton, founder of
the Fixed Point Foundation and author of The Grace
Effect
"A fine book: lively, clear, accessible, but also deep, and
deeply competent." -Alvin Plantinga, Emeritus Professor of
Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, author of Where the
Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion, and Naturalism,
Oxford University Press
"The Bible identifies Jesus as the Word and as the Light, available
therefore to the mind as well as the heart. Of all religions,
Christianity most invites one to think as well as to believe, and
in this troubled time that invitation is still more urgent to take
up. Here is a book by a skilled thinker, showing how better to
think about faith. It is a worthy task, ably achieved."
-Larry P. Arnn, PhD, president, Hillsdale
College
"This book is what snarky atheists have coming to them for their
dismissive claims and unfounded arrogance. Written not to convince
atheists but to help Christians defend themselves and the Christian
faith, A Shot of Faith to the Head takes the best tools of
top-notch apologetics and philosophy and puts them in the hands of
every believer. Even better, it''s easy and fun to read, winsome,
witty, filled with sharp thinking, and well-researched. As a
professor and pastor, I''ll be assigning this book in my
apologetics courses and would recommend it to every Christian. It
displays strategic answers to questions and objections every
Christian has encountered." -Justin Holcomb, pastor, Mars Hill
Church; executive director of the Resurgence; adjunct professor of
theology, Reformed Theological Seminary
