Walking Away from Faith: Unraveling the Mystery of Belief & UnbeliefInterVarsity Press, 2002 - 240 pages Why do some people lose their faith?Why do some choose to abandon religious beliefs that were once meaningful to them?And what happens when they do?In this no-holds-barred book, Ruth Tucker tackles the tough questions about losing faith. Providing historical perspective, she looks at the stories of prominent Christians, like Chuck Templeton and Billy Graham, who have struggled with faith. She grapples with difficult philosophical and theological issues, exploring the intractable questions that bring people to the point of losing faith--suffering, science, answer to prayer, hypocrisy in the church, and more. Throughout the book, she explores the testimonies of some who have made the choice to walk away--and some who have returned.Tucker writes not just as a detached observer but as one who has also struggled with doubt and disappointment. In Walking Away from Faith, she shares her from her experience and tells you why she continues to choose faith. Reading her story and her interviews of others, you will find help for working through your own questions and doubts. You will also find insight for ministering to your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors who stumble between belief and unbelief. |
Contents
PART | 11 |
Knowing God | 54 |
The Dark Night of the Soul | 67 |
PART | 79 |
Disappointment with God with Fellow Christians | 151 |
PART THREE | 167 |
Missionaries of Unbelief | 183 |
Answering Doubt Unbelief | 196 |
Real Stories of Returning to Faith | 209 |
Postscript | 223 |
236 | |
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