In an attempt to communicate the truth of Christianity to those outside the church, two recent books have been published which try to explain the Christian faith understandably and persuasively to skeptics and unbelievers. The Language of God: A Scientist Examines the Evidence for Belief, by Francis Collins and Simply Christian, by N. T. Wright. Two articles in Books & Culture, March/April 2007, pages 26-28 “Not Too Simply Christian,” by Catherine Crouch, and “Against Tapioca Pudding,” by Ric Machuga, review these two books from different perspectives. If you have doubts about Christianity, or if you want a serious explanation of Christianity that makes sense to a scientist or an educated non-Christian, then you should check out these two books.
“The Language of God is an excellent resource for someone like my friend, who finds religious faith attractive but is concerned that it may not be intellectually defensible. Collins' writing displays the meticulous patience with which a scientist examines evidence, and is persuasive without being belligerent or defensive. For someone seeking reassurance that religion has not been disproved by science, this book will be welcome.”
http://www.christianitytoday.com/bc/2007/002/10.26.html
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