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The Skeptic's Dictionary: A Collection of Strange Beliefs, Amusing Deceptions, and Dangerous Delusions

46 reviews
Robert T. Carroll

Wiley, 2003

Great Reference
I recently bought this book and was very impressed with how much information is packed into the book. It has a wide range of entries on many different topics, like aliens, intelligent design, psychic powers, etc. It also had many entries on topics I'd never heard of before like the Nazca lines and craniosacral therapy. The book was laid out in very easy to read manner, and is a pleasant read. ...

When Skeptics Ask: A Handbook on Christian Evidences

21 reviews
Norman Geisler, Ronald M. Brooks

Baker Books, 2008

Prepared to give an answer???
The question is not, will you talk about your church, the question is, will you share the gospel message? Many Christians have a passion and desire to share their faith, but hesitate because they are afraid of the questions. Dr. Geisler begins by pointing out that non-believers have good questions and Christians are called to "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give ...

The Healthy Skeptic: Cutting through the Hype about Your Health

4 reviews
Robert Davis

University of California Press, 2008

A Lot of good advice
Robert Davis has given us a good wake up call here. He reminds us how easy it is to get complacent in our lifestyle, going from diet to diet, falling prey to the latest fad health tips. "The Healthy Skeptic" doles out a good dose of common sense, backed up by a book-full of reminders to check out the research behind what we think is good advice - those "health" claims may not be supported by ...

A Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists: Musings on Why God Is Good and Faith Isn't Evil
David G. Myers

Jossey-Bass, 2008

A Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists helps readers—both secular and religious—appreciate their common ground. For those whose thinking has moved from the religious thesis to the skeptical antithesis (or vice versa), Myers offers pointers to a science-respecting Christian synthesis. He shows how skeptics and people of faith can share a commitment to reason, evidence, and critical thinking, while also embracing a faith that ...

A Skeptic's Guide to the 12 Steps

4 reviews
Phillip Z.

Hazelden, 1990

A Viable Alternative for Agnostics
For years I've been struggling with the AA 12 step program and the way it treats Agnositicism. Here at last is a book that offers even-handed help for Agnostics, Atheists, and Religious sufferers, all in the context of Spirituality. Well worth the read for those who believe that the spiritual experience can occur without religion.

The Born Again Skeptic's Guide To The Bible

35 reviews
Ruth Hurmence Green

Freedom from Religion Foundation, 1999

Loved it!! Nancy Hicks-MA
You get your money's worth with this book it is thorough but I didn't find it too tedious, Ruth put alittle humor here and there to keep it interesting. I was a very avid Bible student I read all of the Bible not just the stuff people hear at church. Alot of it bothered me I had alot apologetic books and something still just didn't seem right. There was glaring violence and contradictions that ...

The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in Sociology
Lisa J. McIntyre

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2007

The Practical Skeptic is a concise introduction to sociology that focuses on core concepts as the central building blocks for understanding sociology. Lisa McIntyre's straightforward, lively, even humorous style and her emphasis on critical thinking make this an engaging and user-friendly text for students of all levels. Through this conversational style students are able to grasp key sociological concepts and learn the essential lesson that ...

The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in Sociology

2 reviews
Lisa J. McIntyre

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2005

Book
This book was in great condition and shipped very fast...got here in plenty of time for my class! thanks

Letters from a Skeptic: A Son Wrestles With His Father's Questions About Christianity

121 reviews
Gregory A., Dr. Boyd, Edward K. Boyd

David C. Cook, 2008

Primarily personal and intimate; secondary is apologetics
This is unlike any other "apologetic" book I have read, in that it is very personal as the son (Greg) responds to his father's questions about the Christian faith. This made it a much more interesting read for me, wanting to see the dialogue between them. I agree with those who say this is for Christians. I find it encouraging to see how God was at work in both of their lives bringing them ...

The Practical Skeptic: Readings in Sociology

2 reviews
Lisa J. McIntyre

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2007

Fabulous for Students Exploring Sociology
McIntyre selected great content for this collection--the articles are interesting, thought-provoking, informative, and exciting. In fact, I'm buying the book AGAIN because I lost it, I have to write a research paper, and I can't think of a better source to use! It's a great starting point for nearly all pertinent social issues, and it's organized very cleverly with review questions at the end ...

I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus

4 reviews
Don Everts, Doug Schaupp

IVP Books, 2008

How Not to be a Jerk for Jesus
For so many of us, sharing our faith is a frustrating exercise. We have the best of intentions, but end up being jerks for Jesus. We avoid non-Christians like the plague for a while. Then some one or some thing convinces us that we really ought to evangelize. So we gear up with self-righteous, fire and brimstone fear of hell for the next round. And we wonder why Christians have a ...

Filling the Glass: The Skeptic's Guide to Positive Thinking in Business

7 reviews
Barry Maher

Barry Maher & Associates, 2007

A first rate business book.. A wonderful reading experience!
Having seen Maher speak, I picked up a copy of Filling the Glass as soon as I heard about it. Reading the book is even better than hearing him in person, because it lasts longer. I couldn't recommend the book more highly. Rich practical knowledge, a world of insight, fascinating and entertaining anecdotes, it's even extremely funny. It's certainly the only business book I've ever read with a ...

The Skeptic's Guide to the Global AIDS Crisis (Revised Edition) (The Skeptic's Guide)
Dale Hanson Bourke

Authentic, 2006

AIDS is the biggest public health problem the world has ever faced. Yet with all the available information, many of us know little about it. There are thousands of books, websites, and professional documents about AIDS, but it takes time to search them to find the simple facts and information that dispel the myths about this pandemic. Motivated by the obvious need for a manageable tool, Dale Hanson Bourke has compiled the essential ...

Maybe Yes, Maybe No: A Guide for Young Skeptics

11 reviews
Dan Barker

Prometheus Books, 1990

Perfect to Increase a Child's Critical Thinking Ability
I bought this book when I realized that my eight year old was beginning to be led ("beginning" is perhaps a mother's wishful thought!) by his peer group. The intent was to get him to be more skeptical in his thinking, as I believe that will serve him well in a variety of the peer pressure fronts. My son was interested in reading the book from the first page and responded well to the bite ...

Skeptics Answered

10 reviews
James Dr Kennedy

Multnomah Books, 2005

Skeptics Answered
Much like Rev. Kennedy's book, Why I Believe, but not told in first person. He takes skeptics questions and answers them with historical references or biblical references.

A Place for Skeptics: A Spiritual Journey for Those Who May Have Given Up on Church But Not on God

8 reviews
Scott Larson, Chris Mitchell

Regal Books, 2005

Thankful for "A Place for Skeptics"
After reading A Place for Skeptics...I could have entitled it "A Place for my Friends and I". All my life I have heard the Apostles Creed, and this book helped me to take the next step in understanding my faith and belief in God. More than that, this book has been a helpful tool for me to give to friends as they try to understand their own beliefs in God, and how those beliefs make it into ...

A Skeptic's Search for God: Convincing Evidence for His Existence

17 reviews
Ralph O. Muncaster

Harvest House Publishers, 2002

Very enjoyable defense of the faith
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and could see why it took the author years to do his own methodical research. Many of the points about historical, archaeological and scientific evidence I've read in other books, but I still learned a lot. I would have to recommend it to anyone seeking for reasons to believe in Jesus.

Skeptics and True Believers

26 reviews
Chet Raymo

Walker & Company, 1999

Skeptics, True Believers, and for those in between as well
Chet Raymo grew up Catholic, as did I. Through his life of studying science, he valued the scientific search for Truth. That brought him, as many scientists, to face the apparent dichotomy between science and religion. Raymo interestingly takes that "science vs. religion" apart, and reconstructs it as "Skeptics vs. True Believers", and in doing so, examines the human aspect of the conflict as ...

Feng Shui For Skeptics

16 reviews
Kartar Diamond

Four Pillars Publishing, 2003

A Must Read for the true Fengshui-Conscious!
Over the years, I have read several books on Fengshui and Vaastu, out of pure interest. And I think 'Fengshui for Skeptics' is a true gem amongst all the other 'one size fits all' FS books on the shelves. Kartar does a very good job of separating the actual science from plain superstition. For anyone seeking to genuinely understand this subject and apply it in a very practical fashion, this book ...

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