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This book is controversial, funny, sarcastic, witty and comes from a young man raised in the Catholic tradition. I am an Atheist now and the cover is a mock of religion. I truly feel that if there really is a GOD, then he has to be the Devil and God in one. Only someone that sadistic could make the world we have now and the rules to live by. I always am open to anyone's opinion. I took my life experiences and translated them into written form. I used...
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Radical understanding of ourselves is now possible to our very corrugator insight into whom we really are, where we came from, what our evolution has been, what it has meant, and what it means now and for the future. That quest has been an intellectual one, but it also has been a spiritual one and answers with spiritual meaning are now possible, even for the atheists, doubters, skeptics, humanists, and freethinkers. In this study, author Douglas Falknor...
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What is Easter? Where did it come from? How does a Christian holiday somehow include a rabbit that lays eggs? What is Passover? Are they the same thing? Are all Easter traditions Christian?Are you an atheist or secular humanist wanting to learn more about the Easter season? Or maybe you left religion and now you're reapproaching spring celebrations with fresh eyes?Join Betsy DeVille to learn what Easter is (and isn't) and how some of the most common...
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During a time span covering over four decades, the author fought back, as best as he could, the religious indoctrination of both the Catholic and the Protestant churches that haunted him from his early life on, as well as that of the so-called esoteric schools to finally, at the end of a long trek, stumble upon a different approach to understanding God that satisfied his inquisitive mind.
His long search included also a period of atheism but it was...
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Get the Summary of Antony Flew & Roy Abraham Varghese's There Is a God in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "There Is a God" chronicles Antony Flew's intellectual journey from atheism to theism, detailing his early life, academic career, and the philosophical inquiries that led to his belief in a divine intelligence. Flew's upbringing in a religious household did not cement his faith; instead, he became an atheist,...
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Disproving Christianity and Other Secular Writings compiles popular and lesser-known arguments against the principles established by the Christian canon. Using a phenomenological approach to build his case based on in-depth study at the University of California, Santa Barbara, McAfee analyzes the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament doctrine to build a logical and reasonable case against their validity. From contradictions between lived and portrayed...
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One night, during a bedtime read of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Bitsy asked, "Is Aslan evil?" This innocent question led to many bedtime-delaying discussions about life, morality, and biblical fundamentalism.
In her book, Bedtime with Bitsy: A Critical Read of the Chronicles of Narnia, Alexis Record applies the deconstruction skills she learned in her journey out of faith to C. S. Lewis' Christian allegories for children. Follow Alexis...
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This book pulls the pants down on religion. "Oh How Great the Delusion" is one of those books that has the potential to change the world. To help liberate the people from the shackles and chains of religion by pointing out in a most clear, irrefutable way, the nonsense religious believers devote their lives to. RayJoe, a former Christian, simply exposes religion for the delusion it is. We all know one can make a case in an effort to debunk religion...
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This collection features more than two dozen narratives by atheists hailing from different backgrounds across the United States. Ranging in age, race, sexual orientation, and firmness in their irreligiosity, these individuals address religious deconversion, community building, parenting, and romantic relationships, providing a nuanced look at living without God in a predominantly Christian nation. These narratives illuminate the complexities and consequences...
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God Loves You: Some Restrictions May Apply (and Many Other Christian Dilemmas) is written by a fairly well-educated, extensively travelled former Southern Baptist Bible Banger (SB3), professional layman, retired military intelligence officer, and keen observer of the human condition who happens to be fascinated with what we believe, why, and the effects of those beliefs on society. This is an appeal to honesty in the terms of epistemological disquisition,...
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Atheism is probably the most misunderstood concept in America. There is a wide perception that Atheists are untrustworthy. Many equate it with devil worship. Many others think it's a religion or that is has something to do with science. I was brought up without being indoctrinated into religion. I was exposed to religion and went to church to recite the Lord's Prayer as a child, but it wasn't anything different to me than going to school and being...
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Better Than a Turkish Prison is the true story of a needy young man who encounters a religious cult known as "The Twelve Tribes". With no better options in sight, he decides to join them in their pursuit to build the kingdom of God on Earth. After years of brainwashing and servitude, he must break free from a powerful delusion in his search for freedom and truth. Not merely a deeply personal portrayal of one man's struggles, this book also serves...
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Christian Atheist examines the growing religious phenomenon of those, who are, drawn to Christianity without accepting its metaphysical claims or dogma. Throughout the history of the Church there have been many people like this who have sat differently to the central creedal claims, but in the contemporary 'god delusion' culture, more are coming out to claim acceptance for their views. The key to the book is, a set of interviews with people, who fall...
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Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint which holds that positions regarding truth should be formed on the basis of evidence, logic, and reason, rather than authority, tradition, or other dogmas. These 126 short essays were all published on the ExChristian.net web site between November 2008 and October 2014. They deal with many, many topics, from the existence of gods, the soul, heaven, and hell, to Biblical prophecy, morality, science versus religion,...
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In Atheism, Cyrus attempts to explore what it
means to be an atheist. On the path to understanding
atheism, Cyrus examines the meaning of selfhood
and awareness through poetry. He discovers the path
to enlightenment starts from within and is aided with
the knowledge of what lies without. Cyrus discovers
that atheism is an evolving process best observed
through empathy, affection, honesty and moral/
ethical integrity. He realizes the journey to become
an...
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Atheism Explained explores the claims made both for and against the existence of God. On the pro side: that the wonders of the world can only be explained by an intelligent creator; that the universe had to start somewhere; telepathy, out-of-body experiences, and other paranormal phenomena demonstrate the existence of a spirit world; and that those who experience God directly provide evidence as real as any physical finding. After disputing these...
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In Letters to an Atheist, Peter Kreeft corresponds with a fictional young atheist to wrestle with the primary reasons for not believing in God. With characteristic warmth and clarity, Kreeft's letters explore the arguments for God as well as dismantling the arguments against. From explaining the problem of evil to reconciling science and religion, Kreeft's compelling letters offer believers and non-believers alike much to consider.
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This essential guide to coming-out as a non-believer has been written to make it easier for atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, and non-believers of all ages and backgrounds to be open about their non-religiosity while minimizing the negative interactions in familial, social, and professional circles.
As a survival guide for non-believers who wish to come out, this book provides advice and resources for those interested in publicly rejecting religious...
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The Seduction of Religion offers an illuminating and provocative guide to the religions of the world, focusing on the irrationality of religious beliefs. The point of this book is not to preach atheism so much as it is to encourage its readers to reflect more carefully on why they believe what they believe. Every religion, thinks it is the true religion. But clearly, they cannot all be right. The Seduction of Religion places each of the religions...
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The book begins by giving readers an overview of the Bible's history, structure, and message. It then explores the Bible's major themes, including God's plan for salvation, the importance of faith, and the need to live in obedience to God's laws. It then examines the various genres contained within the Bible, such as the Gospels, the Epistles, and the Prophets. The book also looks at the different books of the Bible and how they fit into the grand...
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