American Agnostic argues that the true worth of an American should not be based on an individual's faith or uncertainty in the reality of a biblical God. American Agnostic is an atempt by author Raymond A. Hult to bridge the unfortunate gap of mistrust and disrespect that too often currently exists in America between members of the Christian majority and the agnostic minority. Hult places the responsibility for achieving a mutually respectful understanding equally on the shoulders of both those who fervently believe in the Christian God and those who are as yet still unsure. He tries to show that moral behavior is more often than not unrelated to a person's religious persuasion. American Agnostic engages Christians and agnostics in a frank discussion of the main differences of opinion that separate both groups in regard to the authenticity of the Bible and the reality of the God as presented therein. Drawing on his transformation from a devout Christina leader to a questioning agnostic, the author recounts in detail the thought process that led to his gradual change of belief. He respectively defends this change as reasonable and deserving of serious consideration. He seeks to portray the agnostic in a more favorable light and that there is nothing inherently evil with admitting that a sure knowledge of God may not be so sure after all.
American Agnostic argues that the true worth of an American should not be based on an individual's faith or uncertainty in the reality of a biblical God. American Agnostic is an atempt by author Raymond A. Hult to bridge the unfortunate gap of mistrust and disrespect that too often currently exists in America between members of the Christian majority and the agnostic minority. Hult places the responsibility for achieving a mutually respectful understanding equally on the shoulders of both those who fervently believe in the Christian God and those who are as yet still unsure. He tries to show that moral behavior is more often than not unrelated to a person's religious persuasion. American Agnostic engages Christians and agnostics in a frank discussion of the main differences of opinion that separate both groups in regard to the authenticity of the Bible and the reality of the God as presented therein. Drawing on his transformation from a devout Christina leader to a questioning agnostic, the author recounts in detail the thought process that led to his gradual change of belief. He respectively defends this change as reasonable and deserving of serious consideration. He seeks to portray the agnostic in a more favorable light and that there is nothing inherently evil with admitting that a sure knowledge of God may not be so sure after all.
Agnosticity is a new word created by the author with the hope that it will cause the reader to take a fresh look at how Agnostics think. Volume 1 reflects agnostic concerns surrounding Christian doctrine and is the first of a series intended to analyze the belief systems of major organized religions around the world. Christianity was chosen first because it accounts for the religious preference of about three of ever four American adults. Using his twenty-seven years as a Special Agent for the FBI as a springboard, the author draws on his experience in deductive reasoning to justify the agnostic point of view. This book is written so that the average person can easily understand the doubts that agnostics struggle with in trying to decide the existence of God. Instead of requiring a PhD. in religious studies, the author appeals to the common sense and rational thought that is inborn in most everyone. A primary goal of the author is to portray the Agnostic in a more favorable light and that there is nothing evil with admitting that a sure knowledge of God may not be so sure after all. Almost every page will result in readers re-evaluating their belief in God and the tenants of Christianity. Whether agreeing or disagreeing, the reader will never regard Christian dogma exactly the same way again.
Samuel P. Donahue has been planning the 1.5 million robbery for well over a year in his capacity as District Supervisor for an armored car company. His IQ is far above average and his master plan accounts for every imaginable investigative technique possibly employed to prove his guilt. From the start, the FBI has no doubt he did it but being able to prove it will require employing every conceivable stratagem in its vast fact-finding arsenal. Stealing that much cash while being the sole suspect will require meticulous attention to every possible detail including how to ultimately spend it while his finances are being continuously monitored. His plan for washing the stolen funds is ingenious and will necessitate every bit of cunning and perseverance he can muster. Its a high stakes race between Sams master plan and the best efforts the FBI can employ. The reader will marvel at the intricate cat and mouse game guaranteed to end in a way few if any will see coming. Enjoy! The die had been cast. There was no turning back now. He was fully committed to following through with no regret and an unwavering assurance derived from what he truly believed to be a meticulously conceived master plan impervious to failure. He apparently wants us to know he did it and there isnt anyway we can prove it. Were going to have to prove him wrong. Egotists like him always make one or more unsurmountable mistakes. They think theyre perfect, but theyre not. --excerpts from The Master Plan
Throughout his 27-year career as an FBI Special Agent in big cities and small, the author has personally associated with persons of all backgrounds living in circumstances ranging from extreme poverty to ultimate opulence. That has afforded him the unique perspective in analyzing not only the varied living conditions of those observed, but also the multitude of varied causes resulting in those wide-ranging circumstances. Add to that living for two years each in Morocco and Germany and traveling extensively around the world, he became convinced his experience would enable him to pinpoint in a concise manner some of the most significant roots and resulting circumstances encountered by humans throughout their sojourn in mortality; the purpose being to help facilitate an analysis of how to best maximize the worldly challenges faced by each of us. In addition to a joy of writing (this is his 6th published book), Ray and his wife have settled down in Utah having celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary while enjoying their five happily married daughters and 15 grandchildren. Oh yeah, and he probably plays too much golf.
The book consists of 16 chapters, each dealing with a topic questioning the authenticity of the Bible. Beginning with the rediculous and fantasical content of the Old Testament, it moves on to the unprovable and equally unbelievable miracle-infused claims of the New Testament. Hult concludes the Bible to have been composed by deceptive/ill-informed -inclined mere human beings with no godly contact whasover.
Why is the reality of an afterlife final judgment so easily accepted by followers of organized religion? Do these same followers think to question the dearth of scriptural information about what a purported heavenly existence might actually entail? How is it so many fervent believers accept without question the possibility of being subjected to a hellish punishment as set forth in their doctrinal foundations? Pearly Gates Inquiry proves beyond a shadow of a doubt a final judgment is no more likely than an infant being fluent in several languages at birth. It simply cant and will never happen. Also, what might occur in any heavenly life is basically unknown with countless critical questions left unanswered. Finally,the concept of hell is a ridiculous notion unworthy of any serious consideration. The author uses his training as an investigator with 27 years as an FBI Special Agent in investigating and confronting these basic building blocks of organized religion.
Agnosticity is a new word created by the author with the hope that it will cause the reader to take a fresh look at how Agnostics think. Volume 1 reflected Agnostic concerns surrounding Christian doctrine in general and was the first of a series intended to analyze the belief systems of major organized religions around the world. Volume 2 concentrates on the Agnostic concerns of Mormon doctrine as an example of a religion established by a charismatic leader claiming a present day visit by God. Utilizing the experience gained from his twenty-seven years as a Special Agent for the FBI, the author employs deductive reasoning and dogged research to justify the Agnostic point of view. This book is written so that the average person can easily understand the doubts that Agnostics struggle with in trying to decide the existence of God from the Mormon perspective. An active adult member of the Mormon faith for over twenty-seven years, the author has attempted to separate the wheat from the chaff in identifying those specific doctrines that are most bothersome for honest Mormons to confront. The author's primary goal remains to portray the Agnostic in a more favorable light and that there is nothing inherently evil with admitting that a sure knowledge of God may not be so sure after all.
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