The Perfect Father Dilemma: Why a God Would Never Behave This Way

The Perfect Father Dilemma: Why a Perfect God Would Never Behave This WayWhat if many of the most difficult religious questions have been approached from the wrong direction?In The Perfect Father Dilemma, philosopher, author, and humanitarian HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor introduces a revolutionary framework for evaluating divine perfection, religious revelation, and theological authority. Instead of asking whether God exists, the book asks a deeper question: What must be true of any being before it can meaningfully be called God?Through a compelling blend of philosophy of religion, ethics, psychology, biblical criticism, comparative theology, and moral reasoning, the book develops several original concepts, including the Principle of Moral Ascent, the Continuity Principle, the Coherence Criterion of Divinity, and the Argument from Pedagogical Responsibility. Together, these ideas challenge readers to reconsider long-standing assumptions about scripture, divine goodness, justice, compassion, omniscience, and the nature of revelation.Exploring topics such as divine command theory, the problem of evil, biblical violence, religious authority, moral development, parental responsibility, and the philosophical foundations of faith, The Perfect Father Dilemma offers a unique middle path between religious fundamentalism and atheistic skepticism.This book is ideal for readers interested in: - Philosophy of Religion- Theology and Comparative Religion- Christian Apologetics and Criticism- Ethics and Moral Philosophy- The Problem of Evil- Divine Hiddenness- Biblical Interpretation- Religious Studies- Spirituality and Faith- Consciousness and Ultimate RealityWhether you are a believer, skeptic, agnostic, theologian, philosopher, or spiritual seeker, The Perfect Father Dilemma provides a challenging and thought-provoking examination of one of humanity's oldest questions: What would a truly perfect God be like?A bold work of philosophical theology that may permanently change the way you think about God, morality, revelation, and faith.

Pages: 246, Paperback, Independently published