Turek - Stealing from God: why atheists need God to make their case

As a journalist at the Chicago Tribune, I covered some horrific crimes that helped cement me in my atheism. I didnt realize that I was committing a series of intellectual crimes by stealing from God in order to argue against Him. Frank Turek brilliantly exposes these C.R.I.M.E.S. of atheism in a way that youll never forget.

LEE STROBEL

Bestselling author of The Case for Christ and professor at Houston Baptist University

Let the record state that the days of atheist trash-talking are at an ignoble, bang-less, whimpering end. From the beginning of Frank Tureks superb book, the New Atheists are on the ropes, praying to their Spaghetti Monsters for the bell to save them. Stealing from God sends them to the canvas easily and with panache.

ERIC METAXAS

New York Times bestselling author of Bonhoeffer and Miracles

Frank Turek in his usual inimitable, user-friendly style presents a highly accessible case for the falsity of atheism and the truth of Christianity. This book provides powerful and clear answers to questions of enduring importance for every thinking person.

DR. JOHN LENNOX

Professor of mathematics at Oxford University

I am a big fan of I Dont Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist, but Stealing from God is Frank Tureks best book to date. Meticulously researched and carefully argued, it shows that the atheist who argues that he doesnt need to rely on God actually needs God to make that very argument. This book is an effective tool for reaching committed atheists because it demands that the atheists abide by the same standards they impose on others.

DR. MIKE ADAMS

Professor of criminology at UNCW, columnist at TownHall.com, and author of Letters to a Young Progressive

One of the reasons I love Frank Turek and his work is that he unapologetically takes his case for Christian apologetics directly and aggressively to the New Atheists. Stealing from God dismantles the fragile premises of atheists articles of faith, and, in the process, establishes an unassailable case for the truth of Christianity. This book comes at precisely the right time, when the New Atheists are trying their best to undermine the Christian worldview and purge it from our culture.

DAVID LIMBAUGH

New York Times bestselling author of Jesus on Trial

Frank Turek has written an original critique of many of the most commonly used arguments for atheism, showing that in each case these arguments depend on facts or concepts that atheism itself has difficulty explaining. He also clearly explains the current scientific evidence and arguments for intelligent design. In so doing, he undermines the main argument of New Atheists such as Richard Dawkins who regard belief in God as delusional because they think that Darwin destroyed the design argument. A lively and persuasive book!

DR. STEPHEN C. MEYER

Author of Darwins Doubt and Signature in the Cell

In Stealing from God, Frank Turek effectively demonstrates that like the child who must be lifted into the fathers lap to slap his face, atheists need God to make their case. A memorable presentation so that you may know how to answer everyone (Col. 4:6).

HANK HANEGRAAFF

President of the Christian Research Institute and host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast

At a time of cultural urgency, Stealing from God is an important resource for anyone trying to make the case for Christianity. Frank Turek is smart, passionate, and unafraid to speak the truth. Stealing from God reflects the heart and energy of its author; it will change the way you think about the world and equip you to defend what you believe.

J. WARNER WALLACE

Cold-case detective and author of Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels

Frank Turek takes 1 Peter 3:15 to heart by presenting a sound case for Christianity and equipping believers so they can have a solid defense. As he points out, every person on this planet adheres to a worldview with beliefs. What is yours? My prayer is that everyone who reads these pages will choose to embrace God as their heavenly Father through faith in Jesus Christ and share His love effectively with those they come in contact with.

JAMES ROBISON

President of LIFE Outreach International

In Stealing from God, Dr. Frank Turek has brought to bear his extensive experience from waging the battle of ideas. He carefully guides the reader through an analysis of atheism, showing how so much of what atheists attempt to use to disprove God is only possible because the God of the Bible actually exists.

DR. RICHARD G. HOWE

Emeritus professor of philosophy and apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary

Stealing from God is going to help me equip the people of Transformation Church. The logic of this book is beautiful. The razor-sharp intellect of Franks ideas are powerfully persuasive. Im so glad he wrote this book!

DERWIN L. GRAY

Lead pastor of Transformation Church and author of Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future

I cant think of a better book to give to an open-minded atheist or to a Christian struggling with the atheistic assault on the faith. Frank Turek has done the research and the heavy lifting and presented an engaging, enjoyable, and thoroughly compelling book.

DR. MICHAEL L. BROWN

Author of Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus

I could not be more grateful for Franks new book. He has the rare ability to present profound truths in powerful and memorable ways. If you are serious about sharpening your own mind or want to know how to better engage the hearts and minds of others, then it would be a C.R.I.M.E. not to read this book.

TODD WAGNER

Senior pastor of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, TX

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