A wonderful book for skeptics aswell as believers
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I really enjoyed to read in William Gladstone's book "Miracle Soul Healer". It is written in a very authentic and natural way. I love the honesty of William Gladstone how he is writing his skepticism and also his personal experiences with the Soul Healing System of Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha and how that can be true. I'm also moved from the heart touching stories and experiences of the Divine Channels. And I'm very grateful to William Gladstone, because he is giving his knowledge about spirituality that he has collected over the years and I learned a lot. I encourage every skeptics and also the believers to read this wonderful book. It can open a new world in you.
4627141
When I went to Jesse's product table to get a CD teaching they were sold out so this book was near by and wanted to go home with something. I truly thought that this book would be good to give to an unbeliever or someone stuck in religious tradition etc. So before I was going to give to a relative I thought I should read it if they would ask any questions about it.

To my surprise, there are some great nuggets in here. I am believing for some huge miracles and this book pointed out some important truths and then some. Wow, it blessed and helped me - a believer of 17 years so don't hesitate no matter how new or knowledgeable of the word you are, its a good read.  But I have always loved what Jesse speaks, real truth. This book was better than I expected.
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Reading this book was such a wonderful experience. Though I am an atheist, and have been most of my life, the writing is so well-done and Professor Dawkins is so articulate that it was still enlightening to read his insights.

And yes, for the most part, any true appreciation of this book will simply amount to preaching to the choir. But so what? After all, adherents to the various "organized" religions attend their respective churches to hear sermons on stuff they already are aware of (or you would presume so; actually most of them are pretty ignorant of their own theologies). So too do those like me occasionally need a little lifting of the spirits, a lucid voice rising distinct from the rest of the noise that infests our ridiculous human condition.
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This book was fascinating and useful in many ways but one way most of all,even for the skeptics is that if it does nothing else for you,it will make you think and hopefully search for answers as to it's truth. I  personally was involved many years ago in some of the things Elaine was  involved in and so was a member of my family, as well as some friends and  what she says is the unsugarcoated truth. When I became so fearful [not  because of pressure from any christian person, denomination or group of any  kind in any way] and had many presences around me always, that I could  sense the malevolence and evil intent,had continuous night terrors and  nightmares and with this  the veil fell from my eyesabout the things I was  involved in. It took 6 yrs to finally stop being harrassed. I am now free  through JESUS CHRIST.It was a fight for my soul and JESUS won as did  I.Remember satans greatest weapon is disinformation that he even exists,  except as some exostential force in nature. He hates all mankind, including  his followers. Would you give your chidren everything they want even if it  would harm them now or later? Of course not,if you love them! Such is the  nature of GOD.This book however you may use it, is relevant because of its  rawness and it is not a feelgood do what you want biography. No matter what  you believe one day all will confess that JESUS CHRIST IS LORD TO THE GLORY  OF GOD,WETHER THEY WANT TO OR NOT.You do not have to agree with all of this  book, but that does not diminish it's value,especially to those with  occultic experiences or backgrounds who are as I was,searching for a way  out.comments his@oswego.net  Jesus LOVESYOU!!!
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Awesome! And I'm a skeptic... As a Christian I had reservations about reading this book, but everyone should read this book...
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This book puts forth a logical argument for faith in God.  Many skeptics are disenchanted because they have not gotten their questions answered.  This book provides both answers and reasons.  The truth is that we will not get all our questions answered in this lifetime, it is not possible.  God is God and we are not.  Some reviewers have jumped on the authors about their treatment of evolution.  The authors aren't scientists but they certainly don't have a "gross misunderstanding" of science & evolution.  Faith in God and macro-evolution are exclusive, you cannot have both.  To say that you can is an indication thay you do not understand either theology or modern day macro-evolution.
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I read this book over a year ago and have been recommending it ever since. We live in a world where skeptics constantly bash and banter that there is no evidence to support life after death, ghosts, the existence of a soul, ESP, etc. That no matter how many people have had experiences, it is still anecdotal and holds no validity to science or their own personal arguments. I suggest that skeptics read this book. There is more then enough food for thought for them to digest in these pages. I also recommend that any and all researchers, investigators, ghost hunters, searching for evidence and data to support the continuation of our personality and consciousness after death of the body to dive into this book.
  Out of all the books I have come across this book does a great job in presenting the studies and research that have been done over the past 150 years. The fact the Roman Catholic Church was involved in EVP research in the mid 1900's was remarkable to me, being an avid ITC researcher myself.
  This book is an enjoyable, easy to read compilation of Dr Parisetti's years of study and research. Do get this book and when you're done, share it with your colleagues.
1319126
A must read to educate oneself in order to be confident in what you believe
and what truly is scientific
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You may say, " My faith is so strong that I don't need anyone to convince me that the Triune God is real. I don't need earthly proofs that The Bible is based on true persons." Even if that is the case I feel that anyone will enjoy and appreciate this well done book. If your faith is strong this book will strengthen it. If your faith is weak this will definitely help you. I urge you to read it slowly with a comprehending and open mind. Jim Ratledge, Charleston, SC
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I reread this book everytime I feel my faith slipping and it has never failed to boost my faith considerably.

Drawing from a variety of sources, including his personal experiences, archaeological findings, literary and historical criticism, and the theology of C.S. Lewis, Josh McDowell makes an excellent case that Jesus is more than a carpenter.

One of the most delightful and suprising inclusions in this book is the manner in which McDowell blends common sense and circumstantial evidence with historical reliability. He certainly does not prove that Jesus is the Son of God, but any open-minded atheist or agnostic will certainly finish reading this book with a much different perspective on Christianity.

All but the most stubborn reader will appreciate that it is just as hard to question Jesus as it is to refute Him.
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Overall, I loved this book.  Any Christian or seeker who is looking for a one-stop-shop for apologetics should get this book.  It covers truth, morality, the existence of God, the Judeo-Christian concept of God, reliability of scripture, and the person and resurrection of Christ.
I don't know of another non-technical book that covers all of these topics - usually one would have to read multiple books to get all of this, or read a dry apologetics textbook.  Of course, if you want a detailed treatment of any one of these topics in particular, you would be better off with a book that focuses on just that topic.  But if you want an overview of all of them, this is the book.
For the most part, the authors do a good job of presenting the argument of the "other side" in a fair way, while explaining why they disagree, and supporting their own side.  For example, they explain the "fine-tuning" problem that the universe is evidently tuned in multiple ways to be just right for our existence.  A common non-theistic explanation for this is to appeal to the "multiverse".  The authors explain the problems with the multiverse view then present the theistic alternative.
The one exception is the section on evolution.  The authors imply that there is simply no evidence for evolution, and that the only reason any scientist would believe in it is because of naturalistic bias.  That, of course, is incorrect.  Even if one happens to not believe in evolution, it is simply not true that there is no evidence for it. They are ignoring transitional fossils, increasing complexity of life as time goes on, DNA evidence, etc.  I suppose someone could look at that evidence and find it unconvincing (they do something similar in the other chapters of the book). I would normally say that claiming the evidence doesn't exist is deceitful, but in this case, considering that is not the approach they take in the other chapters, I find it at least odd.  And to say that only those with an atheistic bias believe evolution ignores prominent evolutionary theists such as Francis Collins.
I have spent an inordinate percentage of this review discussing what I view to be the weakness of the book.  But that is only because that single chapter is so out of character for the rest of the book.  On the whole, the book is excellent, and I would recommend it highly.  But before you recommend it to a friend that is familiar with the evidences for evolution (whether or not they accept that evidence) you might want to give them a heads up about the evolution chapter.  I'm pretty sure there are some biologists who would ignore the entire book simply because of the chapter.  That would be understandable, but also a shame.
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I am basically a scientific minded person but I have made it my business to find out about the many pseudoscience and religious myths that are believed by most of the people in the world. I have also read the Koran, the Old Testament and the New Testament and when I saw this book (Gospel questions, Gospel answers by David J. Ridges) on the Amazon Vine program I decided to read it.

I found this 167 page soft cover book an interesting and amusing read.  The main material in this volume comes from the Mormon religion.  Like most books on religion, the information has to be taken on faith. In other words, you must already be a true believer in every sense of the word in order to accept the biblical account of everything.

I have always found it absolutely amazing how so many people still believe the bible and other religious books have come directly from the word of God.  The simple fact is all these books were written by mere men who believed they were inspired by an invisible identity who they claimed was God. There is never any scientific evidence or proof given and EVERYTHING must be accepted by faith alone.  This is the fatal flaw in religion that can never be rectified.  If believing in an invisible supreme being  gets you through the night that is great.

In any case, I did find the answers very revealing to some of the questions.  Here is a small sample of the questions asked and answered in this book:
Can Satan tempt little children? How serious is sexual immorality? Is active homosexuality against Gods commandments? Did we evolve from lower forms of life? (Science teachers who teach evolution have answered this question, but there are still those who are fighting the" Scopes trial."). What is exaltation? What it is like to be a God? Why was Satan cast out? Do bugs have spirits? Will people besides good Mormons survive the second coming? What if I cant forgive someone? Can a perpetrator of child sexual abuse be forgiven? What are intelligences? Why do bad things happen to good people? Does God have a sense of humor?

If you are a true believer this book provides lots of interesting questions and answers; however, even those who are scientific minded might find this an amusing book to read. It is filled with only esoteric biblical information and absolutely no scientific evidence is provided.  When someone claims for something being the gospel truth it reminds me of the old song:  It aint necessarily so.  I did find the material very amusing and that is the only reason I gave it 4 stars.

Rating: 4 Stars.  Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Never trust a politician: A critical review of politics and politicians).
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As a confirmed non-believer I loved this book. Now I can say things to my religious friends like "you really believe that a talking snake tempted Eve to eat the fruit from a magic tree"
Its probably preaching to the converted or should I say non-converted but if just a few who question their faith understand it and realize just how crazy religion is then that will be a small step forward.
541234
While it takes a while to get used to the wording style, it is a wonderful book. It also proves the struggles man has understanding how to relate between The Creator and the distractions of the world are timeless. Highly recommend this for anyone who wants insight on the Christian faith, especially skeptics.
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I've struggled to come to terms with parts of my life, and the only surefire way to hope for change is to be fully immersed in the living water...this book is aimed toward the skeptic, however if you already believe, you will find solid proof to support your faith. Well-structured and informative, I highly recommend Earth to Eternity, and for a slight premium (consider it a charitable donation to the Beardsley and Memorial Library),  Amazon seller 'bamldave' has a trio of personally autographed copies of this book, get them before they're gone!!!
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I just have to recommend this awesome book about Christianity that will make your hair curl!  I should start out by saying that I rarely have time for books and I can honestly say that over the past 10 years or so there have been just three books that have really 'lit my candle', but this one I can barely put down.

"I don't have enough faith to be an atheist" presents an amazing sequence of facts that lead you through the following (and more)...

-  Truth about reality is knowable
-  The opposite of true is false - you can't have two truths that contradict
-  Is it true that the theistic God exists (talking about the beginning of the universe, the design of the universe, the design of life, and moral law)
-  If God exists, miracles are possible
-  Miracles can be used as messages from God
-  The New Testament is historically reliable
-  The New Testament says Jesus claimed to be God
-  Jesus' claim to be God was miraculously confirmed
-  Therefore Jesus is God
-  Whatever Jesus (God) teaches is true
-  Jesus taught that the Bible is the word of God
-  Therefore it's true that the Bible is the Word of God and anything opposed to it is false

A friend lent this book to me, and I liked it so much that I bought more copies.  I've used some of the illustrations, arguments and thoughts in the book to help guide my three kids as they are bombarded with secular nonsense (especially evolution) at school and not only that by it's an awesome and fascinating read.  Plus it's only $10 on Amazon!!  It's a no-brainer... go get it... it will strengthen your faith and much, much more!
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Dawkins presents his ideas clearly, for the most part, and really forces you to examine your points of view not only on religion but what it means to be a critical thinker of any proposed ideas. I'd recommend this book to anyone who considers themselves a skeptic.