(May 25, 2022 at 11:19 am)TheJefe817 Wrote: As I go through the process of continually reexamining by beliefs (largely now former beliefs), I remain committed to being open minded and considering all sides of any issue. Honestly, that what has led to my deconversion - considering sources and facts which were hidden/forbidden/shouted down in my world for decades. To that end, I find a lot on the atheist/agnostic/none position which I find very intellectually satisfying and honest. Everyone has their bias, so no one is truly down the middle, but in particular I enjoy reading Shermer, Ehrman, Harris, etc - all the ones you might expect.
So my question is - does anyone have suggetions on where to look on the theist side for something honest? I say that because the sources I am pointed toward by theists tend to feel like sales jobs treading over well-worn arguments (Kalaam, Pascal, gaps, etc) rather than true explorations. I'm getting suggested folks like WL Craig, Habermas, Strobel, Licona - and I just feel like they are all starting with their desired answer and backfilling. Are there others that might provide any satisfying thoughts?
I don't know about individuals, but some that you mention have produced stuff worth reading in addition to the dishonest crap they sell to their followers.
In particular, I can recommend:
The Blackwell Companion To Natural Theology (Craig, Moreland, ed.)
and
Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview (Craig, Moreland, et al.)