Why Christian Faith Still Makes Sense: A Response to Contemporary Challenges

Borrowing from Scottish Enlightenment philosopher Thomas Reid, Evans explains that a natural sign would need to have (1) a causal connection between the sign and what the sign signifies, (2) a purpose or function of being a sign, and (3) a native tendency on the part of those who receive the signs t...

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Published in:Christian scholar's review 2016, Vol.45 (3), p.292
Main Author: Manry, Matthew W
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Atheism
Bible
Borrowing
Christianity
Pascal, Blaise (1623-1662)
Philosophy
Semiotics
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Summary:Borrowing from Scottish Enlightenment philosopher Thomas Reid, Evans explains that a natural sign would need to have (1) a causal connection between the sign and what the sign signifies, (2) a purpose or function of being a sign, and (3) a native tendency on the part of those who receive the signs to respond appropriately by "reading" the signs correctly (32). Why Christian Faith Still Makes Sense can be used as an introductory apologetic text to show the reasonableness of Christianity, and it can also be used as a launch pad into Evans' deeper apologetic thought.
ISSN:0017-2251