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Title: True for You, but Not for Me: Deflating the Slogans That Leave Christians Speechless by Paul Copan ISBN: 0-7642-2091-8 Publisher: Bethany House Pub. Date: June, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $11.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.65 (26 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A unique approach
Comment: Paul Copan's "True for You, but Not for Me" is a thought-provoking work that seeks to take an alternative approach to evangelism and theological discussions. In our day, relativism rules supreme, as every person feels their interpretation of reality is as valid as any other. Copan shows that it is difficult - if not impossible - to share Christ with those who have no desire to discuss Him on a level playing field of reason.
At the very heart of the book is the idea that there is absolute truth and that acknowledging this is essential for evangelization or any discussion that attempts to define "Truth". This book helps point out the lack of reason behind relativistic arguments. Fallacious logic and suspect beliefs systems are dealt with by showing people how to use logic to punch holes in relativistic thinking without having to know vast sections of Scripture. By taking Copan's clear reasonings to their logical conclusions one can create common ground for the sharing of the Gospel, increasing the likelihood of success.
Copan also includes excellent and reasonable ways to counter many of the harder arguments that many will raise with common sticking points in theology. For example, there is an extended section that addresses the question of how a loving God can send people to Hell who have never had the chance to hear the Gospel. Other questions on this same order of difficulty are discussed, with well-reasoned responses that will help Christians deal with the tougher questions they are often asked by those investigating Christianity.
The author's angle on evangelizing those firmly in the relativistic camp is simple, intelligent, and true to the idea that being logical and rational is part of calling oneself a Christian. Not a lot of Scripture here, since that is not the author's point. Getting to a common ground by dismantling resistance to even discussing the Bible is.
I liked the angle of the debate here and the call for greater logical thinking for Christians. The main flaw comes from the overuse of certain tactics of logic when another method of reasoning could be used - at times Copan seems repetitive. Another issue is not the fault of the book, per se, since while it is very helpful, it must be used to supplement, rather than supplant, a full knowledge of Scripture. Arguing logically is surely a help, but without a good command of the Bible all evangelism will fail. Discussing points logically can never get one to salvation - the Bible makes this clear ("Faith comes by hearing the word of God.")
So if you wish to have a logical approach to dealing with relativism and the difficult questions non-Christians ask, this is certainly an excellent source when used in conjunction with the Bible.
Rating: 5
Summary: Reponse to Inerrancy Remark
Comment: Personally knowing Paul Copan and having discussed his view of errancy, I'm writing this to clarify a remark made in an earlier review. Paul does believe in inerrancy, but he does not believe that you need to hold to inerrancy to see the reliability of the New Testament documents. This is the academic way of looking at all sources of literature whether you hold to inerrancy or not.
Future readers who approach this work should know that Copan's view of Christianity is a classically evangelical one.
Rating: 2
Summary: pleasant Gentleman, however the logic in his book is lacking
Comment: An introduction about myself would be appropriate. I consider myself a truth seek and am willing to pursue truth, were ever that my take me. Thus I read his book and have even spoken with him in person. That is why I called him a gentlemen.
It was refreshing to read something by a christian which agrees with science(he is not a creationist)and also admits the bible is not the innerant word of God. That being said now..
I felt his logic was weak in certain places. He mentions you can harmonize certain points of the bible which seem contradictory if you tried hard enough. That is true but just because you can harmonize something does not men you should. Some Muslim scholar's have attempted to harmonize what Christ said in the bible versus what he said in the Koran. They managed to do it with more forced logic, however should it be done.
In his chapter on prophecy he discusses critic's claims that messianic prophecies were taken out of context. He discuss various schools of prophecies and how New Testament author's used them. However I think he failed to notice the obvious point, that using these schools of "prophecy" once can find "prophecies" in anything. I would encourage people to read GOSPEL FICTIONS by Randel Helms for a better understanding of how New Testament authors applied to Old testament to the New testament. Also I should note a group of atheist using these schools of "prophecies" found many "prophecies" in Moby Dick!! Hardly a good sign I would think. It almost seems to me that "Midrash", "Allegoricial", and "pesher" are just 2000 year old funky methods of saying out of context!!!
In his chapter on reincarnation he mentions how Ian Stevenson's finding could be explained by demons, However there are several problems with this.
a.)no evidence for the existance of demons outside of religious text.
b.) he is merely invoking demons to falsify a position he never considered to be possibly true. This in a way reminds me of some church leaders in the late 18th century explained fossils as being made by Satan, because fossils contradict the Genesis account of a young earth.
I choose to give him 2 stars because he was a pleasent man and he shows more intelligence then most christians I have meet in the bible belt. However his book was lacking
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Title: That's Just Your Interpretation: Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith by Paul Copan ISBN: 0801063833 Publisher: Baker Book House Pub. Date: November, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Francis J. Beckwith, Gregory Koukl ISBN: 0801058066 Publisher: Baker Book House Pub. Date: September, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: Love Your God With All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul by James Porter Moreland, Dallas Willard ISBN: 1576830160 Publisher: Navpress Pub. Date: July, 1997 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Why I Am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why They Believe by Norman L. Geisler, Paul K. Hoffman, Josh McDowell ISBN: 0801012104 Publisher: Baker Book House Pub. Date: June, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics by William Lane Craig ISBN: 0891077642 Publisher: Crossway Books Pub. Date: July, 1994 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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