What is the author's true intention behind writing this book? Is it to prove that the God is true?
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Re: What is the author's true intention behind writing this book? Is it to prove that the God is true?
In the end, it is still up to the individual as to whether or not they believe.
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I agree with this response. It is clear the author found his foundation for his beliefs so perhaps he was trying to preach and expand the reach of his beliefs. However, as with all forms of art, it is the reader/viewer who interprets the work and naturally this happens as a reflection of their own life experiences. I'm sure there are some readers who took this book as a basis to disprove this message too.Sue_neth_ak wrote: ↑02 Dec 2020, 02:18 I feel that the author's sole purpose was to share what he had found after quenching his thirst for answers. He had often mentioned and questioned the mainstream beliefs he had grown up with throughout. So I guess it was his own harmless attempt to share with his fellows what he think things are to be. Of course it is a readers job to chose and believe what he or she thinks is right after thinking things through.
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He has challenged his own religious beliefs and that has led him to research about his religion. Ultimately he has come to some conclusions and he has stated what he has found in his book. Anyway, what I feel is, he has directed the reader towards acceptance of the presence of a Good
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Exactly. Through his research the author has found scientific evidence to convince himself regarding the presence of the God. So he has stated all those facts, while being in his preoccupations, ultimately leading the reader too to accept thatShahina C A wrote: ↑19 Dec 2020, 22:41 I think it's true for some extent. Author provided some scientific and philosophical essence in this book. But she also want to prove that there is some supernatural power to help us
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That is quite true. The it appears that the author has merely stated some facts, letting the reader to make his/her own conclusions, the facts that are included are not totally balanced. They reflect the author's beliefs and the evidence that he found to prove them. So, unknowingly the reader also goes in the same pathway to believe what the author believes inMiller56 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 11:12I agree that the author allows the reader to make their own conclusions. I also think that it is difficult not to have a bias when you write this type of book. For example, I believe that there is a God who directs my paths. Because of this believe, I live my life a certain way. I do not expect others to believe what I believe, but if I were writing a book such as this, I think my beliefs would be reflected in the text.Sushan wrote: ↑01 Dec 2020, 00:43 It is true that the author has provided many scientific and philosophical details and has let the reader to go for his/her own conclusions, rather than trying to prove anything that the author believes as true or false.
But when the essence of the book is taken into consideration, I feel like that the author's true intention has been to prove that the presence of the God (or a supreme being) is true.
What do you think about that? Do you agree with me?
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It is true that a book cannot totally manipulate the reader. Yet there are suggestible personalities who will easily accept other people's beliefs when they are adequately convinced. So, I feel that this book does so. It suggests the true presence of a God rather than questioning it and even goes to the extent of backing that facts with quantum physics. So, how can we say that the book doesn't make the reader to accept the presence of a GodCConfounded wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 17:29 I think the book is trying to get people to think critically about God. It wants to help people who are struggling with their belief, and does so by providing biblical lines of thought about key controversial questions.
In the end, it is still up to the individual as to whether or not they believe.
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Maybe the author's approach is unconventional. He uses science, mainly quantum physics as well as philosophy to prove that the God is there. Though he has not mentioned it as a conclusion in his book, I feel that his intention has been to prove the presence of a GodCynthia Olyy wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020, 00:28 The message of the book is not very glaring but can be easily deduced. I understand the author is trying to prove the existence of God but in the most unconventional way I've ever read about it.
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The ultimate decision belongs to the reader regarding the facts that sre stated in a book. There are no arguments about that. But what I feel is that the author has tried to direct that decision towards his own beliefs regarding the presence of a God. The facts and evidence that he has provided directs the reader towards one side, rather than keeping his/her mind open to think or question furtherWardahEbrahim wrote: ↑21 Dec 2020, 04:25I agree with this response. It is clear the author found his foundation for his beliefs so perhaps he was trying to preach and expand the reach of his beliefs. However, as with all forms of art, it is the reader/viewer who interprets the work and naturally this happens as a reflection of their own life experiences. I'm sure there are some readers who took this book as a basis to disprove this message too.Sue_neth_ak wrote: ↑02 Dec 2020, 02:18 I feel that the author's sole purpose was to share what he had found after quenching his thirst for answers. He had often mentioned and questioned the mainstream beliefs he had grown up with throughout. So I guess it was his own harmless attempt to share with his fellows what he think things are to be. Of course it is a readers job to chose and believe what he or she thinks is right after thinking things through.
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The author has wanted to share his new found knowledge with the readers. So he has written this book. But, as you have clearly mentioned, the author has not been completely unbiased in his endeavor. So he somewhat directs the reader towards his own beliefs regarding the God via his bookAhbed Nadir wrote: ↑22 Dec 2020, 09:52 While the author tried to make it as ubmnbiased as possible, I feel the book was influenced by the fact that he went on a spiritual journey searching for answers to his questions. The answers he got according to him proved that God is real. Therefore this leaks through into his writing. However he also tried to leave it open to the reader to make their own assumptions based off the research he had done. So his intention was to try and answer questions about God but not fully to prove He was real.
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concept of God than not. With that acceptance, I have defined that God's essence; God is a Perfect Rational Being. I believe that definition is complete and irrefutable. Hilary Hunt