What Faith Is Not

What Faith Is Not

by Mitch Finley
What Faith Is Not

What Faith Is Not

by Mitch Finley

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Overview

In his trademark accessible and thought-provoking style, Mitch Finley offers us a book that explores what faith is not, so that we can understand what faith is. Dispensing with common misconceptions of faith as a way around suffering, a source of secret knowledge, a security blanket, a crutch, a way to escape death, an answer to all questions, a solution to all problems, and an antidote to doubt, Finley helps us make the most of our finite human language in talking about our infinite God. Mixing wisdom from Scripture, tradition, and everyday life with humor and insight, Finley helps us understand faith as a gift that stretches our minds, helps us learn from suffering, motivates us to reach out to those in need, and leads us to more meaningful and joyful living.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781580511032
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 08/01/2001
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 123
Product dimensions: 5.42(w) x 8.56(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Mitch Finley is a popular conference presenter and the author of more than thirty books. He is the recipient of numerous awards including ten Catholic Press Association Journalism and Book Awards, and an Excellence in Writing Award from the prestigious American Society of Journalists and Authors.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Why a book on what faith is not?vii
Chapter 1Faith is not a spiritual aspirin1
Chapter 2Faith is not a source of secret knowledge15
Chapter 3Faith is not an ideology27
Chapter 4Faith is not a security blanket39
Chapter 5Faith is not an escape clause or loophole49
Chapter 6Faith is not a crutch61
Chapter 7Faith is not the solution to all problems71
Chapter 8Faith is not a way to escape death83
Chapter 9Faith is not the answer to all questions95
Chapter 10Faith is not the opposite of doubt107
Afterword: So what is faith?115
Endnotes119
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