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Waiting for God: The Spiritual Reflections of a Reluctant Atheist

7 reviews
Lawrence Bush

Ben Yehuda Press, 2008

Is a "spiritual" atheism possible? Lawrence Bush says "Yes!"
Waiting for God: The Spiritual Explorations of a Reluctant Atheist by Lawrence Bush offers a penetrating analysis of the spiritual journeys of the older baby boomers ("Woodstockers," to Bush), interwoven with his own thoughts and personal experiences as one of that generation. Although he was a "red diaper baby" whose Communist parents were atheists to the core despite their "cultural" ...

Aftermath Seeks That Flame Which Consumed the Bomb Wick

6 reviews
Jacqueline Renee Moore

PublishAmerica, 2006

Plath, Sexton and Wolf in one!
This poet's work is marked by a linguistic surrealism that would make Dali blush with envy. Though the poet's words have a dark and biting wit that would not look out of place in one of the dialogues of Oscar Wilde, there still appears to be some hope in the breathless wreckage that is "Aftermath!" Some of the poems are reminiscent of, but in some ways better than, those written by Anne Sexton ...

Raising Freethinkers: A Practical Guide for Parenting Beyond Belief

18 reviews
Dale McGowan, Molleen Matsumura, ...

AMACOM, 2009

A valuabe tool for rational parents.
As humanity struggles to leave the ages of superstition and myth, Raising Free Thinkers is a shining light for the torch bearers. "JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE?" -Growing Up A Baptist Fundamentalist-

The Infernova

8 reviews
S.A. Alenthony

Blackburnian Press, 2009

A proud Muslimah who LOVES this book!
A lot of people will be SCANDALIZED at the idea of a Muslimah who reads the book of an atheist. I don't care. I was raised by people who taught me to THINK FOR MYSELF above all things, and I understand the "stance" of atheism and would give my life to protect their ability to be free from religion. That said, this is simply a damn fine book! The poetry is absolutely divine (oops, sorry!) and ...

Imagine No Superstition: The Power to Enjoy Life With No Guilt, No Shame, No Blame

8 reviews
Stephen Uhl

Golden Rule Publishers, 2007

Light for the unenlightened
I met the author of this book at a conference titled THE AMAZ!NG MEETING, which is organized by the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF). We happened to sit together at one of the meeting's luncheons. He gave me a promotional flyer about the book, but the few copies he brought had sold out rather quickly. I ordered it from Amazon when I got home, and I am enjoying it thoroughly. Mr. Uhl ...

An Atheist Defends Religion: Why Humanity is Better Off with Religion Than Without It

9 reviews
Bruce Sheiman

Alpha, 2009

Clear, Concise, and Compelling
As a writer of book reviews for a mainstream Christian publication, I enthusiastically recommend Sheiman's book--even though he is an atheist. He makes no arguments for atheism. Rather, he candidly acknowledges he wants to believe in God "because, on balance, religion provides a combination of psychological, emotional, moral, communal, existential, and even physical-health benefits that no other ...

Women Without Superstition : No Gods - No Masters

11 reviews
Annie Laurie Gaylor

Freedom from Religion Foundation, 1997

Why didn't I study this stuff in school
I wish I had been given the chance to study this stuff in school. I spent a long time struggling with these ideas. If only I had access to this book at an earlier age. Great book, wonderful works by highly intelligent authors. Helped me to cast off my old doubts.

Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit (Chicken Soup for the ...

16 reviews
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, ...

HCI, 2001

A heartwarming collection of tales to soothe the soul and lift the spirit.
"Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul" is almost redundant; Jewish chicken soup was the original cure-all in the first place! This collection of 101 stories is divided into several thematic units that demonstrate the power and beauty of Judaism in the synagogue and in our daily lives. Sections include To Life, Being A Jew, On Love and Kindness, Our Common Humanity, Family, The Holocaust, Insights and ...

Help! I'm a Volunteer Youth Worker

8 reviews
Doug Fields

Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 1993

For Newbies
This book is very short and to the point (can be fully read while you wait for the pizza man to get to your house.) If you have any prior ministry experience, or doing things with various organizations, you probably don't need this book... though it might be good for refreshing yourself on a couple things. In general, some practical advice.

Old Bug: The Spiritual Quest of a Skeptical Guy on a Road Trip Across America with a Long Lost Friend in a ...

10 reviews
Dan Jackson

End Run Press / a division of Fire Light Inc., 2008

Enjoy the journey
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (2/08) When Dan Jackson gets a phone call from his old high-school buddy Richard, he has no clue about how much his life is about to change. Richard is calling to ask Dan to leave California and join up with him in Oregon to begin a five-day journey back to New Jersey, where they grew up thirty years before. Richard is going back to see his family ...

The Atheist's Guide to Christmas

5 reviews
Ariane Sherine, Harpercollins Publishers Ltd.

Harper Perennial, 2010

Nick Doody has written a masterpiece!
I want to begin by admitting that I am one of the 42 contributors to this book. When Matt Kirshen asked me to forward Ariane Sherine's email on to fellow Atheists who might want to submit stories for consideration, I knew I wanted to toss my proverbial hat in the ring. I was after-all, born on Christmas. So I forwarded the request to many atheists I knew, some well known and others, not so ...

The Cambridge Companion to Atheism (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy)

5 reviews

Cambridge University Press, 2006

An excellent collection of essays
This is really a superb introduction to atheism. What gets my attention is that it includes a number of essays that contextualize atheism in its particular historical instances. The first chapter, "Atheism in Antiquity," details how naturalism and similar concepts central to atheism were advocated long ago. Due to the prevailing influences of Christianity and other voices and powers in the ...

Drama of Atheist Humanism

5 reviews
Henri de Lubac

Ignatius Press, 1995

Great
This is the book that first got me interested in religion. It is an outstanding discussion of Comte, Marx & Nietzsche. After reading this, the reader may want to read Kung's Does God Exist? and Baum's Doctors of Modernity: Darwin, Marx & Freud.

God and His Demons

5 reviews
Michael Parenti

Prometheus Books, 2010

Don't believe PW--
The Publishers Weekly attack of Parenti posted above is noticeably ad hominem, a hit piece if ever there was one. Hiding behind his anonymity, the critic calls Parenti a "New Atheist" (whatever that is). In fact Parenti comes across more as an agnostic, unwilling to rule out beneficial forms of religious experience. --We are told that "Parenti spares no adjectives in describing the evils of ...

The Path of Reason - A Philosophy of Nonbelief

5 reviews
Bruce A. Smith

Algora Publishing, 2007

Courageous!
Courageous! Bruce A. Smith applies critical thought to man's oldest questions. He doesn't pussy-foot around. Rather, he dives right in, immersing the reader, forcing the reader to follow his personal journey from the Bible belt to atheism. Shuck the idea that philosophy has to be packaged in gigantic tomes crafted centuries ago by writers long since converted to dust. Smith is a modern day ...

Your Valvèd Voice

6 reviews
Roger Nicholson Pierce

The Center of Balance Press, 2008

Controversial and Exciting!
For those readers who enjoy to have their ideas challenged and who like to stop, think, ponder as they read this is the book to read. At first I thought it was a fiction book but as I read it I realized that it was not only deep in the philosophical sense but also entertaining. I could see this book being read at churches all over, perhaps for weekly studies and discussions. I see this book as a ...

Inside A Non-Believer's Mind: My Journey From Christianity To Freethinking

6 reviews
Francisco J. Miranda

CreateSpace, 2008

Easy to read, useful to have
I really enjoyed this book. It is totally unpretentious and at the same time seems like a good approach to get believers to understand how someone becomes a non-believer. It is not a book that tries to "convert" believers into non-believers, but some examples in the book are great examples for agnostics to have in consideration when talking with believers. Simple, short, to the point, it is an ...

Agnosticism and Christianity and Other Essays (Great Mind Series)

5 reviews
Thomas Henry Huxley

Prometheus Books, 1992

Evolution, Epistemology, and Agnosticism According to Huxley
The topic of Agnosticism consumes a relatively minor part of this book. It is interesting to read Huxley's exposition on Darwin's theory of evolution and how he makes the case for why it is more plausible than any other theory. While some of what he says would require modification in light of modern evolutionary thought, most of his arguments (using data from anthropology, archaeology, biology, ...

Why I Believed: Reflections of a Former Missionary

5 reviews
Kenneth W Daniels

Kenneth W. Daniels, 2009

Powerful, intelligent, and kind
Ken Daniels has produced a powerful work that will give Christian readers much to think about. "Why I Believed: Reflections of a Former Missionary" is an important book that should be widely read. The author's approach is gentle and honest while still managing to be unflinching and thorough. As a former fundamentalist Christian missionary who devoted far more time and energy than most to serving ...

The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering a Felt Presence of God

6 reviews
Ronald Rolheiser

Crossroad Classic, 2001

Recover a Vital Sense of God in Our Lives
Nietzsche once wrote, "God is dead!" Rolheiser responds, "No!" We simply are blind! If we could only remove the scales from our eyes, we would be able to see Him everywhere in our ordinary existence. Rolheiser states that the scales can be removed through contemplation, allowing us to see God "face to face." This is a very spiritual book with great insights on the discipline of contemplation. ...

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