If I were given a day of pure reflection, what would I think of? What would come to mind? Most of us, I suspect, would be compelled to situate ourselves somewhere along a timeline. I am 30 years old, for example. From there, I would begin to contemplate my life, analyze the past, and — inevitably — plan for the future.

Why do I need faith? Recently, I was listening to two fascinating theologians: Dr. John Lennox, a renowned scientist and mathematician, and Dr. John Hick, an eminent philosopher of religion. Both were erudite, sincere, and attractive to listen to. Yet they differed profoundly in their views on religion and how we should understand belief in our lives.