Links and Recommended Resources
Here is a list of some of similar web sites and books which discuss some of the points we've made on this site, or indeed look at them from a different point of view.
General Links
Philosopher and theologian William Lane Craig’s answers to a range of questions at scholarly or popular level. You will need to join site to access these pages but subscription is free.
The Faraday Institute provides a range of papers and lectures on issues to do with science and religion.
Human Evil
Links
Philosophy of Religion website outlining brief summaries for the main arguments for the existence of God- other menu offer arguments for agnosticism and atheism
Books
'God and the Problem of Evil' by William Rowe provides a comprehensive anthology from philosophical and theistic perspectives.
Natural Disasters
Links
Short article by old earth creationist and Christian apologist Dr Hugh Ross on the benefits of hurricanes.
Article by Krista Kay Bontrager on natural disasters from biblical standpoint.
Death and Illness
Links
'The Pain that Heals' by Rev Dr Martin Israel, lecturer in pathology considers the creative potential of suffering that may occur for people as they come to terms and endure illness. An interesting book that may be found electronically online.
Books
'Dying to Live' by pastor Jim Graham provides an outline of Christian teaching on life after death – an overtly conservative approach that also considers issues of death and judgement which some might find difficult but well worth a read.
World Religions
Links
Ernest Valea's comparative analysis of major world religions from a Christian perspective
Books
'World Religions Made Simple' – Mark Water’s basic introduction to the major world religions is a useful resource highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the different religious groups – currently out of print but possibly available on back order.
Existence of God
Links
Explores some of the main arguments for the existence of God from a Christian perspective
Books
'The Question of God' by Michael Palmer provides an in-depth philosophical introduction to the six great arguments for the existence of God.