The certainties which underpinned Christian belief have crumbled in a
world where science sets the standard of what is true. A rational case
for belief must therefore be constructed out of uncertainties.
Probability theory provides the tools for measuring and combining
uncertainties and is thus the key to progress.
This book examines four
much debated topics where the logic of uncertain reference can be
brought to bear. These are: miracles, the paranormal, God's existence,
and the Bible. Given the great diversity of evidence, it is not
surprising that opposite conclusions have been drawn by supposedly
rational people. An assessment of the state of the argument from a
probabilistic perspective is overdue.
In this book Professor Bartholomew
examines and refutes some of the more extravagant claims, evaluates the
weight of some of the quantitative evidence, and provides an answer to
the fundamental question: can a rational person be a Christian?