Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller
Week 1: Introduction — The Secular Age and Its Discontents
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Keller opens not by defending Christianity but by questioning the assumption that secularism is simply the default, neutral, and obvious worldview — an assumption so pervasive we rarely notice we're making it.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Keller draws heavily on philosopher Charles Taylor's concept of a 'secular age.' In your own words, what does Taylor (and Keller) mean by this? How is today's secular age different from simply 'a time when fewer people believe in God'?
2.Keller says his goal in this book is not primarily to prove God's existence but to show that Christianity is 'a live, rational, and pertinent option' for modern people. Why does he start here rather than with traditional arguments for God's existence? Do you think this is a wise strategy?
3.Keller notes that secular people often experience belief as simply impossible — not rejected but inconceivable. Have you encountered this 'closed imaginary,' as Taylor calls it, in yourself or in conversations with others? What does it feel like?
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