God Problem

Robert Wuthnow is Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor of Sociology at Princeton University and Director of the Princeton University Center for the Study of Religion. Among his books are After Heaven: Spirituality in America Since the 1950s and Boundless Faith: The Global Outreach of American Churches, both from UC Press.

• Preface Introduction One. Dangerous Dogma Two. Talking to God Three. Big Scary Catastrophes Four. Heaven Is a Wonderful Place Five. Jesus Sets You Free Six. Billions of Galaxies Seven. Conclusion: Don't Be Spooky or Weird Appendix Selected Bibliography Index

"Offers an important counterbalance to the overly simplistic atheistic challenges of Richard Dawkins and company." Publishers Weekly "A important book." -- Jerome P. Baggett Christian Century "Wuthnow writes in an accessible manner that challenges the reader to consider how Americans make sense of God... Wuthnow provides insightful and challenging research that is useful in understanding the unique paradox of American religious adherence and a commitment to reason as a matter of faith. This books serves both as a revelation of the complex rhetorical negotiation that maintains this paradox, but also provides insight into how people of faith may understand the tension that exists in their own congregations and the greater community they seek to serve." -- Joy E. A. Qualls Enrichment