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Submitted by Shalom Freedman, Sep 15, 2008 10:16

This is the third fine, intelligent and interesting review I have read of this book. This is an indication that there is much intelligence, understanding and wit in the book. I would only say that for many people there is a more urgent question in regard to mortality than one's own death. It is the death of those one is closest to .This in many generates a need for God and a belief in God which is passionate and deep. A Pascal's wager for others who we in loving so much need God to save.

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That kind of substantive/quantificational play on the word "nothing" is a hoary trope. I would've assumed Barnes would know that. [MORE]	matt	Sep 15, 2008 18:29
No atheist is asking Mr Barnes for his trust. We would merely suggest that he make judgments based on the... [MORE]	Jon Jermey	Sep 15, 2008 16:22
This is the third fine, intelligent and interesting review I have read of this book. This is an indication that...	Shalom Freedman	Sep 15, 2008 10:16
There is death; all else is prologue. [MORE]	a r pulhamus	Sep 15, 2008 06:50

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