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An immediate New York Times Bestseller, this book has been hailed as “truly a Mere Christianity for the 21st century” by World magazine.

Ever wish you had more faith? This work offers a thoughtful guide to moving from doubt to belief.

Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist who frequently addresses spiritual themes for a skeptical readership, recognizes that many people yearn for a deeper faith than they currently possess. He contends that, considering what we know today, it should be easier to have faith than to live without it.

In this book, Douthat approaches the subject with empathy, clarity, and rigor, examining:

How rejecting belief means overlooking what our reasoning tells us about the world
The ways in which modern scientific discoveries actually bolster, rather than undermine, a religious worldview
The reasonableness of accepting mystical and supernatural phenomena
How to undertake an open-minded spiritual journey amidst a variety of religious traditions
How his own Christian beliefs are informed by this framework for faith
With straightforward and compelling arguments, the book illustrates how religious belief helps make sense of the cosmic order and our unique role in it, sheds light on the mystery of consciousness, and explains the recurring presence of the supernatural. Highly relevant in today’s world, it offers a clear pathway for transitioning from uncertainty and doubt to a confident belief that our existence has purpose.