Atheism on Trial, W. Mark Lanier
Atheism on Trial, W. Mark Lanier
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Atheism on Trial
A Lawyer Examines the Case for Unbelief

Author: W. Mark Lanier

Narrator: Steve Menasche

Unabridged: 8 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/08/2022


Synopsis

In the courtroom, lawyers depend on rules of evidence to make their arguments. A case is made by establishing certain facts from which proof can be determined. But what happens when the truth seems to be a matter of faith? Can the legal mind discern the validity of one's belief or unbelief?

Nationally recognized trial lawyer Mark Lanier turns his analytical mind to the arguments for atheism and agnosticism. With critical thinking and precision of thought, he examines the rationales made for unbelief and assesses them on their own terms, finding points of strength and weakness in their logic and coherence. He considers whether atheistic frameworks give satisfactory and consistent explanatory answers for understanding human existence and the world around us. He cross-examines the strongest arguments of prominent atheists and also interrogates the questions of agnostics as to whether God is knowable. Through his evenhanded, levelheaded approach, Lanier challenges us all to decide for ourselves what we believe.

About W. Mark Lanier

W. Mark Lanier is a trial lawyer and founder of the Lanier Law Firm. U.S. News & World Report, together with Best Lawyers, named him on its Best Lawyers in America list for nine consecutive years, and his courtroom work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the American Lawyer. He is also the founder of the Lanier Theological Library, one of the nation's largest private theological collections. Lanier is the founder of the Christian Trial Lawyers Association, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to create a network of principled attorneys to minister to others through civic-minded endeavors. He and his wife, Becky, have five children and live in Houston.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephanie’s Ninth Suitcase on September 11, 2022

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher. Opinions conveyed are my own. A Note… This book would have easily been a five star read for me, but there was one significant element that lowered my rating. There’s a substantial amount of content about evolution, reconciling......more

Goodreads review by Meagan on January 13, 2024

Lanier doesn't do a sufficient job of proving anything new; simply restates what's already said in the field of apologetics. Specifically when using the argument that "if we are just chemical beings, then we'd have no view of morality and justice." Morality and justice -and actions which follow beli......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on April 27, 2024

I would like to read Lanier's other book, Christianity on Trial, for a more complete argument, as some arguments felt incomplete. Mostly, the last few chapters (which likely a lot more material exists) felt like it was just scratching the surface. Lanier does well to make comment on a variety of subj......more

Goodreads review by Nathan on May 29, 2024

2.5. It was pretty okay. I would put this low on the stack of recommended books serving the same purpose (a Christian answer to Atheism), but it at least makes the stack.......more

Goodreads review by Kyle on September 04, 2022

Great logic for why God is real. Some clunky and seemingly irrelevant points near the end with a few tangents. But really solid points overall......more