Table of Contents
Introduction: Surprising Reasons to Lean Toward Theism 9
Part 1 The Ecstasy and Agony of Beauty
Chapter 1 Superhero and fantasy movies aren't just for kids, therefore God exists 17
Chapter 2 Honor movies and books are shockingly popular, therefore God exists 23
Chapter 3 Music moves my soul like nothing else, therefore God exists 31
Chapter 4 I love beauty and art, therefore God exists 37
Chapter 5 Sports fanatics can't help themselves, therefore God exists 43
Chapter 6 Happiness is a moral responsibility, therefore God exists 49
Chapter 7 Sex can be out of this world, therefore God exists 55
Part 2 Yearnings for a Better World
Chapter 8 Human trafficking is a vile evil that must be stopped, therefore God exists 63
Chapter 9 Cruelty to animals is detestable, therefore God exists 67
Chapter 10 I'm embarrassed by the bad behavior of believers, therefore God exists 73
Chapter 11 Protecting our environment is a moral issue, therefore God exists 79
Chapter 12 I despise needless violence and cruelty therefore God exists 85
Chapter 13 I deeply value free speech and self-expression, therefore God exists 91
Chapter 14 I believe in the justice of seeking justice, therefore God exists 97
Part 3 Shafts of Glory
Chapter 15 I'm amazed at the existence of existence, therefore God exists 107
Chapter 16 I'm staggered by the glory of our universe, therefore God exists 113
Chapter 17 The marvel of language can't be put into words, therefore God exists 119
Chapter 18 Mathematics and numbers are no mere games, therefore God exists 127
Chapter 19 The scientific method is fabulously effective, therefore God exists 133
Chapter 20 I need reasons to trust my own reason, therefore God exists 139
Chapter 21 Truth is more real and important than preference, therefore God exists 147
Part 4 The Miracle That Is Me
Chapter 22 I wonder about the wonder of the self, therefore God exists 157
Chapter 23 I wonder about the wonder of free will, therefore God exists 163
Chapter 24 I wonder about the wonder of doubt, therefore God exists 169
Chapter 25 I wonder about the wonder of emotions, therefore God exists 173
Chapter 26 I wonder about the wonder of compassion, therefore God exists 179
Chapter 27 I wonder about the wonder of hope, therefore God exists 187
Chapter 28 I wonder about the wonder of human dignity, therefore God exists 193
Part 5 Feeling Homesick At Home
Chapter 29 I long for a world without pain and suffering, therefore God exists 203
Chapter 30 I long for lasting love and community, therefore God exists 211
Chapter 31 I long for immortality and eternity therefore God exists 217
Conclusion 225
Acknowledgments 229
Endnotes 231
