God Is Dead and I Don't Feel So Good Myself

In this pertinent and engaging volume leading Christian philosophers theologians and writers from all over the denominational map explode the black-and-white binaries that characterize both sides of the New Atheism debate. They transcend the self-assured shouting matches of this latest expression of the culture wars by engaging in rigorous polychromatic Christian reflection that considers the extent to which the atheistic critique-both new and old-might help the church move toward a more mature faith authentic spirituality charitable witness and peaceable practice. With generous openness and ferocious wit this collection of essays interviews memoir poetry and visual art-including contributions from leading intellectuals activists and artists such as Stanley Hauerwas Charles Taylor John Milbank Stanley Fish Luci Shaw Paul Roorda Merold Westphal and D. Stephen Long-provides substantive analysis incisive critique and a hopeful way forward for Christian dialog with atheist voices.