02226cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000500011324500270016326400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650800260040752013320043353400450176565300160181065300260182685600430185299900170189532578UtSlPG20260610133737.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBR1 aJacks, L. P.q(Lawrence Pearsall),d1860-195510aReligious Perplexities 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-05-31  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Religious Perplexities" by L. P. Jacks is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the complexities and challenges of religious belief, particularly focusing on the questions of existence, purpose, and the nature of God. It combines elements of theology, philosophy, and personal reflection to address the struggles that individuals face in understanding faith amidst life's inherent uncertainties.  In "Religious Perplexities," Jacks tackles the fundamental questions of existence and the intrinsic human longing for purpose within the framework of religion. He argues that the perplexities of life do not diminish the validity of faith, rather they are essential to the human experience, prompting individuals to confront their fears, doubts, and the heroic possibilities of their existence. Jacks emphasizes that true religion should not aim to eliminate these perplexities but instead empower individuals to face them courageously, with an acknowledgment of both suffering and transcendence in their quest for meaning. Through this lens, he explores the dynamic between reason and faith, ultimately suggesting that a genuine spiritual journey involves embracing the challenges of existence as a path to personal and communal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aApologetics  aPsychology, Religious40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32578  c73424d73424