Gene Wesley Marshall returns to the publishing scene with ‘Approximate Knowing: The End of our Dogmatic View of Religion’
New book explores the nature of intelligence and religion, how they intersect in our lives
BONHAM, Texas – Gene Wesley Marshall invites readers on a transformative journey in his latest book, “Approximate Knowing: The End of our Dogmatic View of Religion” (published by iUniverse). This thought-provoking work explores the intersection of religion and intelligence, offering insights into understanding and practicing faith in the 21st century.
What is religion? What is intelligence? How do people view Christianity in that context? Marshall addresses these questions by examining how one’s intelligence shapes his/her religious choices and practices. In Part One, readers embark on a voyage through the enigmatic “Land of Mystery,” where humans learn to thrive amid uncertainty, nourishing curiosity with approximate yet meaningful insights. Here, Marshall delves into philosophizing about truth and human approaches to understanding it. Part Two discusses the philosophy of religion as a social practice. Here, the author explores how humankind’s long-standing religious practices have and can continue to assist them to discover and take in their Profound Reality experiences. Finally, Part Three offers an in-depth look at Christian faith in the modern era. It examines how ancient scriptures resonate with newfound relevance, presenting a 21st-century theologizing of Christian thoughtfulness based on the Christ Jesus revelation. The stories of the Christian Bible are explored as religious practices that evoke enlightenment through human-made proclamations paradoxically known as “The Word of God.”
“Everything we know is approximate knowing,” Marshall explains. “To know that what we know is approximate leaves us curious to know more about everything we do know.
It is the author’s hope for this book to inspire readers to think more deeply about religious and spiritual matters, and find balance in a world filled with uncertainty. To learn more about his works, visit his website at www.realisticliving.org.
