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Faith That Makes You Think by Dr. Gerard Verschuuren
Faith That Makes You Think
by Gerard Verschuuren
Doesn’t faith contradict thinking? Actually, no. The Catholic Church teaches that there is a strong relationship between faith and reason. In fact, it’s a characteristic of us rational creatures to practice a faith that seeks understanding. This book is specifically written for Catholics—fallen-away Catholics, lukewarm Catholics, struggling Catholics, would-be Catholics—for all those in search of the truth, as it gives life-saving answers to life-size questions.
Paperback: $18.99 | Kindle: $9.99
TESTIMONIALS
“After a lifetime in the academy, I am convinced that the highest priority in the New Evangelization is intellectual evangelization, and specifically, apologetics—answering the major questions which so deeply concern our young people: Does God exist? Are we mere matter? Is there a conflict between the bible and science? Does evolution have to be rejected? What is happiness? Are we really free? How can suffering be reconciled with a loving God? This book does all of this in an incredibly accessible, engaging, and intelligent way—which paves the way into the mind and heart of the living God.” – Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, Former President Gonzaga University
“We live in a time and place in which vague religiosity unattached to belief in anything in particular has apparently become an attractive option for a large and growing number of people, including some who call themselves Catholics. Gerard Verschuuren’s book is a bracing antidote, well-reasoned and clearly written, to this peculiar affliction and a timely reminder to us all that the pillars of authentic faith are grounded in truth.” – Russel Shaw, Professor at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, Former Secretary of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/US Catholic Conference
“I liked the clear style of writing I this book. Even though I am neither a philosopher or theologian I could understand the sometimes esoteric terms of those disciplines as the author explained them. I will definitely show this prominently on my bookshelf. This could be very useful for parish discussion groups. In fact, I am recommending it for our parishioners.” – Sr. Marianne Postiglione, RSM, Associate Director of the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology
“This lively and accessible work should awaken or reawaken many Catholics to the glories of their Church as a beacon of faith and reason. It’s a real contribution to the New Evangelization.” – Mary Ann Glendon, Emeritus Professor of Law, Harvard University, Former US Ambassador to the Holy See
“Dr. Verschuuren’s book Faith That Makes You Think is an exceptional look at modern Christianity. The chapters in this great book move from the darkness of atheism into the light of faith.” – Roger Skrenes, author of Signs of Resurrection and The Human Equation
“In Faith that Makes You Think, Dr. Verschuuren demythifies the cultural assumption of the incompatibility of faith and science. Each chapter addresses misunderstandings and corrects mistakes clearly and convincingly for both the theologian and the lay person. While I am no philosopher or biblical expert, Dr. Verschuuren writes in a clear style comprehensible to the lay reader that enlightens the esoteric terms of those disciplines. As an elementary educator, I particularly enjoyed Chapter 6, “Made In God’s Image,” but every chapter is engaging and enlightening! Faith That Makes You Think will take a prominent place on my bookshelf–literally and metaphorically–and I look forward to using it in Sunday school and book club discussion groups.” – Jennifer Erickson, Elementary Educator, Alice Gustafson School, Batavia, IL
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gerard M. Verschuuren is a human geneticist who also earned a doctorate in the philosophy of science. He studied and worked at universities in Europe and the United States. Currently semi-retired, he spends most of his time as a writer, speaker, and consultant on the interface of science and religion, faith and reason.
Currently, while semi-retired, he writes about issues at the interface of
- science and religion,
- science and creation,
- faith and reason.
All his books can be found at: www.where-do-we-come-from.com
Angelyn Arden holds a doctorate in cognitive psychology from the University of New Hampshire and did postdoctoral work in depth psychology, literature, and phenomenology. She has written books and articles on the interface of these areas. She had a depth psychology practice for 25+ years. She currently serves as Professor of Humanities and Psychologist at Holy Apostles College and Seminary where she has been, since 2006, teaching courses in literature and psychology to undergraduates and Human Formation to seminarians.
Lawrence Hopperton lives in the town of Stouffville, Ontario. He is a former editor of the University of Toronto Review and one of the founding editors of Nimbus Press. His poetry has been published internationally, most recently in Tamracks: Canadian Poetry for the 21’st Century, and the Lummox Press anthology, Sirsee, Sheila-na-gi. Smeuse and Pocket Change. He has published two chapbooks, Song of Orkney and Other Poems in 1983, and Ptolley Bay in 2013. In his non-poetry life, he has authored three college textbooks, and he was the founding director of the Center for Distributed Learning at Tyndale University and Seminary.
Donald G Boland, LL. B., Ph. D., is a founding member of the Centre for Catholic Studies Inc. in Sydney, Australia, and served as its president. He practiced for a number of years as a lawyer having a degree in law from the University of Sydney. Over much the same time, having obtained a doctorate in philosophy from the University of St. Thomas in Rome, he has taught philosophy and law in both Catholic and secular educational institutions, such as the University of Technology, Sydney, the University of Newcastle, the Aquinas Academy, the Centre for Thomistic Studies Inc., now operating under the name of the Centre for Catholic Studies Inc., and various Catholic seminaries, such as those of the Marists and the Vincentians.