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HUMOR AND GOD? WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO?

Fantasy and the meaning of life? Humor and God? Doubt and certainty? These seemingly strange combinations of often conflicting terms take on new meaning in Dr. Ernest Lane’s new book, Wiley’s Discovery – A Fantasy Search for God (Creek Publishing, September, 2007).

Lane addresses the complex topics of “What is God?” and “How does religious doctrine play into our daily lives?” through a fantasy narrative that reads almost like a screenplay. It is played out in a series of encounters with fantasy creatures that have lessons to teach Wiley about life.

In addition to extolling the value of wonder and of thankfulness for existence, Wiley’s Discovery examines the danger of excessive self-righteousness and certainty. In today’s increasingly dangerous world, Dr. Lane points to the concern that exaggerated self-righteousness can lead to devastating decisions. One has to look no further than Oklahoma City or New York City to see the consequences of extreme doctrines – whether political or religious.

How important is religious doctrine? It can be said that the way a life is lived is more important than particular beliefs about religious doctrine. A character in Lane’s book both agrees and disagrees with that statement. The interplay of discovery and the value of questioning and doubt help to provide his answers.

According to Michael Cavanaugh, Past President of The Institute on Religion in an Age of Science, “This book does a great job of making difficult concepts not only accessible but downright enjoyable.” Wiley’s Discovery should have a place in everyone’s library of thought-provoking books.