The Big Questions series is designed to let renowned experts address the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds, and provides answers based on the latest research. This ambitious project is a unique distillation of humanity's best ideas.<br><br>In The Big Questions: God, Mark Vernon answers the 20 key questions: <br><br>Can reason prove the existence of God? <br>Why do people still have religious beliefs? <br>Can drugs induce religious experiences? <br>Have you seen a miracle? <br>If you're not religious, is nothing sacred? <br>Is religion inherently violent? <br>What is Buddhist enlightenment? <br>Is nature divine? <br>Does human suffering rule out God? <br>Are we living in the end times? <br>Will science bring the end of religion? <br>Is religion a mistake of evolution? <br>Can you be spiritual without being religious? <br>What is the literal meaning of Scripture? <br>Can an agnostic pray? <br>What is it like to be a fundamentalist? <br>Is Confucianism a religion? <br>Is there a perennial philosophy? <br>Can we be good without God? <br>Is there life after death?