God is a Question, Not an Answer – William Irwin

This book does not reflect an effort on the part of the author to prove there is no God. It is really a philosophical treatise on the subject. The author casts himself an “honest atheist”. By that he means that while he does not believe in God he admits that regardless he still sometimes has doubts.

His objective seems to be to shake the confidence of people on both sides of the issue. He argues that doubt is a virtue. He advances the idea that doubt is an integral part of the human condition as it relates to God and faith. He says every person has doubts from time to time if they are honest with themselves. He also thinks that doubt is a place where both people of faith and those who have no faith can find common ground in finding ways to show mutual respect and live in peace with each other.