The Case for Faith (2008) (V)

Director:

Lad Allen

Writer:

W. Peter Allen (written by)

Release Date:

2 September 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Cast

Bob Davidson	...	Charles Templeton
Joni Eareckson	...	Herself (as Joni Eareckson Tada)
Billy Graham	...	Himself (archive footage)
Marc Harrienger	...	Himself
Craig Hazen	...	Himself
Gregory Koukl	...	Himself
Peter Kreeft	...	Himself
J.P. Moreland	...	Himself
Ed Ragozzino	...	Narrator
Tom Roberts	...	Narrator
Karen Scheeland	...	Narrator
Lee Strobel	...	Himself
Charles Templeton	...	Himself (archive footage)
Rick Warren	...	Himself
Ben Witherington	...	Himself
N.T. Wright	...	Himself

Directed by
Lad Allen

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
W. Peter Allen		written by

Produced by
Lad Allen	....	producer
Chris Bueno	....	co-executive producer
Larry Frenzel	....	co-executive producer

Original Music by
Mark Edward Lewis

Film Editing by
Timothy Eaton
Jerry Harned

Production Companies

• La Mirada Films
• Carmel Entertainment Group

Distributors

• Lionsgate (2008) (USA) (DVD)

Runtime:

79 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:Not Rated

Company:

La Mirada Films

Hung jury on The Case for Faith

The Case for Faith examines two questions that challenge the faith of Christians: 1) Why is Jesus the only path to God? and 2) How could a loving God allow evil in the world? The questions are presented in a context that suggests the discussion might help Christians offer answers to these questions to others that are skeptical of the Christian faith.

I found the treatment of the questions uneven. I thought the film gave a stronger argument for the case for faith in consideration of the second question, although the treatment would have been stronger if opposition, such as a quotation from Bertrand Russell, had not been shrugged off so glibly. I found the case for faith presented for the first question lacking rigor, and not at all satisfying.

I would say this material is somewhat worthwhile for those with curiosity about Christianity, and more so for Christians who are beginning a search for ways to help others that are struggling with these difficult questions of faith. I would caution that the treatment is too light for skeptics, or those deeply wrestling with these questions, to find much of value here.

I rate this 8/10 for sincerity and effort, but 5/10 for depth.