Description
What is truth? said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer.
Francis Bacon
Although Christians are followers of the Truth, many find themselves tempted by the alternate truths offered by conspiracy theories. Christianity and conspiracy theories have had a long, complicated relationship. But today conspiracy theories are bringing our already polarized society to the brink of chaos. QAnon, the Big Lie, and anti-vaccination theories thrive online, disrupting faith communities. This timely essay collection explores the allure of conspiracy theories and their consequencesand ultimately offers gospel-based paths forward.
Accessible to all concerned believers, QAnon, Chaos, and the Cross features scholars of religion, ethics, and public life on the following topics:
evaluating evidence and forming beliefs
the Satanic Panic of the 1960s-1990s
understanding scientific methodology
conspiracy theories appeal to those searching for meaning
the consequences of social media and echo chambers
productive dialog with people who hold different opinions
intellectualism in the life of faith
conspiracy theories in Scripture
QAnons religious rhetoric
Complete with a guide to reasoning, which outlines both logical fallacies and intellectual virtues, QAnon, Chaos, and the Cross is an indispensable resource for all Christians seeking the truth.
Contributors:
Chase Andre, Michael W. Austin, Bradley Baurain, Daniel Bennett, Gregory L. Bock, Chad Bogosian, Kevin Carnahan, Jason Cook, Scott Culpepper, Stephen Davis, Garrett J. DeWeese, Marlena Graves, Shawn Graves, David Horner, Dru Johnson, Nathan King, Rick Langer, Christian Miller, Timothy Muehlhoff, Michelle Lynn Panchuk, Susan Peppers-Bates, Steven Porter, Kaitlyn Schiess, Aaron Simmons, Domonique Turnipseed, Rachel I. Wightman, Keith Wyma, Eric Yang
Author: Michael W. Austin
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 05/23/2023
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780802882653
Language: English
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