"The question of the existence of God has been part of the philosophical debate ...with arguments advanced for and against it. In this heartfelt ... argument for God's existence, the author studies the subject from every perspective. Echoes of ancient thinkers as well as more contemporary observers of the religious scene are well represented herein. Holley is clearly well versed in the arguments on both sides of the question. And he shows some insight into those who find belief in God to be a thing devoutly to be avoided even while espousing belief as part of his own life. In the end, Holley chooses faith over doubt and offers guidelines for those seeking an experience with the divine. His observations are well worth reading." (Publishers Weekly, January 2010)

David M. Holley is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of Southern Mississippi. His previous book, Self-Interest and Beyond (1999), develops an account of the proper use and limits of self-interested thinking. His articles on topics in philosophy of religion, ethics, and moral psychology have appeared in numerous professional journals.

Acknowledgements. Preface. Introduction: Does Anyone Actually Believe in God? 1. Life-Orienting Stories. 2. God of the Philosophers. 3. Reasons for Believing in God. 4. Resistance and Receptivity. 5. Belief As a Practical Issue. 6. Anthropomorphism and Mystery. 7. Naturalistic Stories. 8. Theistic and Naturalistic Morality. 9. Meaning and the Limits of Meaning. 10. Conviction, Doubt, and Humility. Suggestions for Further Reading. Index.