“God is. He is not to be conceived or invoked. Man perceives a need and realizes he has no means to fulfill this need; he then invents a god to take care of it. Not this God! He is not subject to the whims and conjuration of man.”
– an excerpt from the book
ARPress is honored to publish “God, By Man” by Oguchi H. Nkwocha, M.D. This book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress website.
The book “God, By Man” by Oguchi H. Nkwocha, M.D., presents a thought-provoking exploration of theological themes that challenge traditional religious beliefs.
Oguchi H. Nkwocha, M.D., was born in Nigeria and also spent much of his adolescence there, attending high school. He would later move to the U.S. and attend college, earning a B.S. degree in pharmacy from Idaho State University. His schooling continued as he later earned an M.D. degree from the College of Medicine at the University of Utah. Now a Physician for almost twenty years, the author and his wife Gail reside on the coast of California with Allison Ijeoma and Erica Chioma, their daughters.
In this bound-to-be controversial work of theological scholarship, Oguchi H. Nkwocha, M.D., propounds some fascinating and bold theories about religious beliefs. Rather than support his contentions with an abundance of scriptural quotations, the author skillfully builds the case for his unorthodox views with deductive reasoning.
Taking an antifundamentalist stance, he asks readers to reexamine man’s relationship with God. The author reveals how various religions and religious sects function by inventing gods and then assigning those “creations” the qualities of omniscience and omnipotence. Evading the reality of the real Supreme Being, mankind has often manufactured his gods in his own image.
Instead of presenting his striking theories in an abstract manner, this writer/philosopher relates the shortcomings of many religions by juxtaposing them with such contemporary issues as homelessness, sexism, and ecology issues which most religions fail to address squarely, if at all. Dr. Nkwocha’s book is at its most compelling when it dissects the way in which religions have evolved from mankind’s need to understand the complex mysteries of nature.
Students of religious history will be eager traveling companions on this journey through times as Nkwocha delves into pagan rituals, the traditional political power of the priesthood, and the manner in which our gods continue to fail us when we seek answers to cosmic enigmas.
Whether you are an atheist, an agnostic, or a true believer, this profound treatise offers grounds for enlightened spiritual discussion.
In “God, By Man,” Nkwocha encourages an enlightened discussion on faith, spirituality, and the human condition. Whether readers identify as atheists, agnostics, or devout believers, the book presents a challenging narrative that promotes thoughtful dialogue about the nature of belief and the function of religion in society. Through this work, Nkwocha contributes significantly to contemporary theological discourse, urging a reassessment of humanity’s relationship with the divine.
“God, By Man” by Oguchi H. Nkwocha, M.D., is now available for purchase via ARPress Bookstore: