Books matching: spirituality vs skepticism
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Save:'Prayer' by Philip Kerr is a novel that delves into the realms of theological musings and religious fanaticism. The story follows Gil Martins, an FBI agent investigating domestic terrorism cases related to religion. The narrative touches on corruption within both Evangelical and Roman Catholic expressions of belief, contrasting a mega church with a money-grubbing pastor against a hurricane-ruined cathedral under the protection of a bishop complicit in protecting pedophile priests. As the plot unfolds, Martins faces a conspiracy surrounding the suspicious deaths of outspoken atheists, leading him to question his atheism and confront the possibility of divine judgement.
Kerr's writing style in 'Prayer' skillfully weaves together themes of ethics, spirituality, and skepticism, creating a thought-provoking narrative that challenges the reader's beliefs. The novel presents a dark and suspenseful atmosphere, exploring the tension between religion and rationality, with a denouement that surprises and leaves readers contemplating the nature of God and the existence of evil.
From the outside, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart resembled a prison. With its high windows, grey seamless concrete blocks and a free-standing bell-tower, the Sacred Heart did not look like a promis...
