Uncertain Belief

Is It Rational to Be a Christian?

By: David J. Bartholomew

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The certainties which underpinned Christian belief have crumbled in a world where science sets the standard of what is true. A rational case for belief must therefore be constructed out of uncertainties. Probability theory provides the tools for measuring and combining uncertainties and is thus the key to progress. This book examines four much debated topics where the logic of uncertain reference can be brought to bear. These are: miracles, the paranormal, God''s existence, and the Bible. Given the great diversity of evidence, it is not surprising that opposite conclusions have been drawn by supposedly rational people. An assessment of the state of the argument from a probabilistic perspective is overdue. In this book Professor Bartholomew examines and refutes some of the more extravagant claims, evaluates the weight of some of the quantitative evidence, and provides an answer to the fundamental question: can a rational person be a Christian?

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Non-Fiction Psychology Religion & Beliefs Christianity Christian Theology Mathematics Probability & Statistics Religion Philosophy of Religion

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Published: 14th March 1996

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Certainty and Uncertainty	p. 3
The Logic of Uncertainty	p. 24
The Credibility Barrier	p. 50

Miracles	p. 79
The Paranormal	p. 115
Is God's Existence Probable?	p. 148
The Bible	p. 189

Belief and Behaviour	p. 225
Aim and Achievement	p. 248
References	p. 270
Index	p. 277
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