In Proof of God? Inquiries into the Philosophy of Religion, A Concise Introduction, Rogers asks and answers important philosophical questions such as, Why is There somethng rather than nothing? How does one account for the something (the cosmos) that exists? Why is the cosmos the way it is? Is the cosmos purposeful in nature? If it is, what role does pain and suffering play in that purpose? What kind of beings are humans--what is the essence of humanness? Do humans have a purpose and if so what is it? These and other important questions are addressd within the framework of this introductory-level college text, a text easily accessible to any inquisitive reader looking for insights into the kinds of questions asked and answered in the Philosophy of Religion.