Clifford Somers Answers God's Not Dead With a Case of His Own in Newly Republished Theological Debate Book
Sep 29, 2026
A reasoned atheist response examines arguments about God, science, evolution, and the Gospels
Wilmington, Delaware Sep 28, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Clifford Somers presents IS HE OR ISN'T HE?: A Response to God's Not Dead, a theological debate examining the arguments for God presented by Pastor Rice Broocks in God's Not Dead. Written from Somers' perspective as an atheist and layman rather than as a theologian, philosopher, or scientist, the book approaches questions of belief through argument, evidence, biblical examination, and the author's experience as a longtime trial lawyer.
The book is structured largely to follow Broocks' original work, allowing readers to compare the two positions as Somers addresses its arguments nearly page by page. Its discussion ranges across cosmology, the origin of the universe, the cosmological argument, intelligent design, fine-tuning, evolution and natural selection, morality, science and faith, and the question of whether reason can establish the existence of a personal God. Somers also devotes a substantial section to the Gospels, explaining that his research led him to reread the Gospels and examine their actual words rather than relying solely on commonly accepted interpretations.
At the center of IS HE OR ISN'T HE? is a distinction Somers repeatedly emphasizes: questioning a religious argument is not necessarily the same as attacking religious people. Although the author ultimately identifies himself as an atheist, he states that the book is not intended as an apologia for atheism or an effort to persuade readers to adopt his beliefs. Instead, he presents it as a specific rebuttal to Broocks' claims and invites readers to evaluate the reasoning for themselves.
"I encourage all readers to draw their own conclusions. As I have said, I am not proselytizing," said Clifford Somers.
Somers brings an unusual professional perspective to the debate. He describes himself in the manuscript as a layman in theology, philosophy, and science, while drawing on 47 years as a trial lawyer who wrote hundreds of briefs and memoranda, argued thousands of cases, and cross-examined experts across numerous fields. He studied English and law at the University of Florida and developed his approach to the book around presenting and defending arguments in clear language for other lay readers.
IS HE OR ISN'T HE?: A Response to God's Not Dead is available for readers interested in the intersection of atheism, Christianity, biblical interpretation, science, and reason. Readers can grab their own copies here.
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