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Coming Out Atheist
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Author : Greta Christina
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Coming Out Atheist written by Greta Christina and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Religion categories.
"[The author] offers concrete strategies and guiding philosophies for coming out as an atheist. Based on hundreds of coming-out stories, the book offers a map of the territory atheists are likely to encounter and ideas on how to pick the path that's best for you."--Back cover.
Mom Dad I M An Atheist
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Author : David G. McAfee
language : en
Publisher: Ockham Publishing Group
Release Date : 2022-06-29
Mom Dad I M An Atheist written by David G. McAfee and has been published by Ockham Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-29 with Religion categories.
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 dogma as well as real stories from non-believers who have experienced coming-out to less-than-supportive family or friends. Whether you’re new to disbelief and looking for the cleanest possible break from your former faith or you’re a lifelong atheist who wants to establish a sense of community with like-minded people, this guide provides useful resources including:tips for handling potential conflicts with believers, the author’s answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on behalf of believers, and numerous references to support groups, services, and advocacy organizations dedicated to non-theists. From dealing with grief from a secular perspective to handling potential clashes in religious worldviews between significant others, this book offers multiple perspectives from non-religious individuals who have generously shared their experiences to help those atheists who may find themselves in similar situations.
Coming Out Atheist
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language : en
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Release Date : 2014
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Coming out as an atheist is a powerful, liberating act. It makes life better for yourself, for other atheists, and for the world. But telling people you're an atheist can be risky. What are the best ways to do it? And how can we help each other take this step?In this compassionate, friendly, down-to-earth how-to guide, popular author and blogger Greta Christina ("Why Are You Atheists So Angry? 99 Things That Piss Off the Godless") offers concrete strategies and guiding philosophies for coming out as an atheist. Based on hundreds of coming-out stories, the book offers a map of the territory atheists are likely to encounter -- and ideas on how to pick the path that's best for you.This accessible, empathetic guide reflects a wide range of atheist coming-out experiences. It includes dedicated chapters on:FamilyFriendsSpouses and PartnersWorkThe InternetParentsStudentsConservative CommunitiesThe Already Marginalizedand much more.For atheists who are already out, it gives practical ideas on how to help others join you in the sunlight. And for atheists who are on the fence, it offers guidance on making that decision -- and gentle encouragement to take that step.Inspiring and realistic, kind and powerful, "Coming Out Atheist" is the much-needed guidebook atheists have been waiting for.Author Greta Christina is donating 10% of her income from this book to atheist organizations, charities, and projects."Witty, wise, helpful, and humane, this clear and engaging book is most timely. Coming Out Atheist is a great resource for the many Americans out there who have rejected religious faith and are moving towards embracing, acknowledging, and proclaiming their atheism."-Phil Zuckerman, Ph.D., author of "Faith No More: Why People Reject Religion" and "Society Without God: What the Least Religious Nations Can Tell Us About Contentment""Old and new atheists alike will find this book invaluable as a road map through the often murky waters of coming out as a nonbeliever. As an out atheist, I was struck by how much I learned about the coming out process and its intricacies. There is no doubt that it has made me a better advocate and voice in the movement. BUY THIS BOOK IT'S AMAZEBANANAS!"-Lauren Lane, Skepticon Co-Founder"Greta Christina's guide to 'Coming Out Atheist' is chock-full of useful ideas; but above all it is wise and compassionate."-Alan Sokal, Professor of Physics, New York University"This is an important book at the right time by a clear thinker, elegant writer, and passionate human being. Greta Christina is one of a small handful of atheist authors I can count on to bring that happy combination home, time after time."-Dale McGowan, author of "Atheism For Dummies""Greta Christina knows that the philosophy of atheism is incomplete without practical and sensible advice about how to live in a world full of believers. Her fascinating life experience and astute observations of atheists, in or out of the closet, offers readers some of the most potent testimony for why coming out as an atheist will make a godless life better."-Hector Avalos, professor of Religious Studies at Iowa State University, author of "The End of Biblical Studies""Greta Christina has written the ultimate handbook for coming out. I read this book with an eye for detail, since there are so many nuances in the process of coming out. Greta addresses each one of them with thoughtfulness and compassion. I actually think this book has something for every atheist, not just those coming out. Her insight, understanding, and knowledge mark a new path I have not seen in this kind of book before. As the Chairman of the Board of Recovering from Religion, this book is now on our list of 'highly recommended' for all our members and...
Hi I M An Atheist
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Author : David G. McAfee
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Essentials
Release Date : 2021-11-02
Hi I M An Atheist written by David G. McAfee and has been published by St. Martin's Essentials this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-02 with Religion categories.
The essential guide to coming out as a non-believer David G. McAfee was raised in a conservative American Christian household. So when he stopped believing in God—any god—his family was shocked. He quickly realized that atheists are misunderstood, frequently thought of as Satan worshippers and anarchists. Thus started McAfee's journey to his true self, and crusade to tell others—especially those who are devoutly religious—what atheism really is, what he believes in, and why atheists should not be feared. In Hi, I'm an Atheist!, McAfee looks at what an atheist believes and how to “come out” as an atheist to your friends, family, and co-workers, offering sound advice on overcoming the difficult moments in any “coming out” conversation. Including a resource guide both for people just coming to atheism and people who have been atheists for years as well as an interview with Rebecca Vitsmun, the woman made famous for coming out as an atheist live on CNN, Hi I’m an Atheist! is a smart, sensitive, and realistic guide to living one’s life positively and honestly without the need for a belief in God.
Why I Am An Atheist Who Believes In God
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Author : Frank Schaeffer
language : en
Publisher: Regina Orthodox Press,Csi
Release Date : 2014-11-07
Why I Am An Atheist Who Believes In God written by Frank Schaeffer and has been published by Regina Orthodox Press,Csi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-07 with Belief and doubt categories.
Caught between the beauty of his grandchildren and grief over a friend's death, Frank Schaeffer finds himself simultaneously believing and not believing in God--an atheist who prays. Schaeffer wrestles with faith and disbelief, sharing his innermost thoughts. He writes as an imperfect son, husband and grandfather whose love for his family, art and life trumps the ugly theologies of an angry God and the atheist vision of a cold, meaningless universe.
Disbelief 101
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Author : S. C. Hitchcock
language : en
Publisher: See Sharp Press
Release Date : 2009-05-01
Disbelief 101 written by S. C. Hitchcock and has been published by See Sharp Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-01 with Religion categories.
Filled with wit, humor, and clear metaphor, this exploration into atheism is written specifically for young adults, though any adult interested in learning more about atheism will find value within. Not just focused on atheism, this crash course in logical thinking addresses the issues of indoctrination, whether it be religious, political, or commercial, and makes the case that morality is created through reasoning and logic, not through divine communication. Many hot topics are touched upon, such as traditional arguments for God's existence, the relationship of evolution and religious belief, the incompatible nature of science and religion, and the harmfulness of both Christianity and Islam.
Faitheist
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Author : Chris Stedman
language : en
Publisher: Beacon Press
Release Date : 2012-11-06
Faitheist written by Chris Stedman and has been published by Beacon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-06 with Religion categories.
The story of a former Evangelical Christian turned openly gay atheist who now works to bridge the divide between atheists and the religious The stunning popularity of the “New Atheist” movement—whose most famous spokesmen include Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and the late Christopher Hitchens—speaks to both the growing ranks of atheists and the widespread, vehement disdain for religion among many of them. In Faitheist, Chris Stedman tells his own story to challenge the orthodoxies of this movement and make a passionate argument that atheists should engage religious diversity respectfully. Becoming aware of injustice, and craving community, Stedman became a “born-again” Christian in late childhood. The idea of a community bound by God’s love—a love that was undeserved, unending, and guaranteed—captivated him. It was, he writes, a place to belong and a framework for making sense of suffering. But Stedman’s religious community did not embody this idea of God’s love: they were staunchly homophobic at a time when he was slowly coming to realize that he was gay. The great suffering this caused him might have turned Stedman into a life-long New Atheist. But over time he came to know more open-minded Christians, and his interest in service work brought him into contact with people from a wide variety of religious backgrounds. His own religious beliefs might have fallen away, but his desire to change the world for the better remained. Disdain and hostility toward religion was holding him back from engaging in meaningful work with people of faith. And it was keeping him from full relationships with them—the kinds of relationships that break down intolerance and improve the world. In Faitheist, Stedman draws on his work organizing interfaith and secular communities, his academic study of religion, and his own experiences to argue for the necessity of bridging the growing chasm between atheists and the religious. As someone who has stood on both sides of the divide, Stedman is uniquely positioned to present a way for atheists and the religious to find common ground and work together to make this world—the one world we can all agree on—a better place.
Why I Became An Atheist
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Author : John W. Loftus
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2012-10-10
Why I Became An Atheist written by John W. Loftus and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-10 with Religion categories.
For about two decades John W. Loftus was a devout evangelical Christian, an ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and an ardent apologist for Christianity. With three degrees--in philosophy, theology, and philosophy of religion--he was adept at using rational argumentation to defend the faith. But over the years, doubts about the credibility of key Christian tenets began to creep into his thinking. By the late 1990s he experienced a full-blown crisis of faith. In this honest appraisal of his journey from believer to atheist, the author carefully explains the experiences and the reasoning process that led him to reject religious belief. The original edition of this book was published in 2006 and reissued in 2008. Since that time, Loftus has received a good deal of critical feedback from Christians and skeptics alike. In this revised and expanded edition, the author addresses criticisms of the original, adds new argumentation and references, and refines his presentation. For every issue he succinctly summarizes the various points of view and provides references for further reading. In conclusion, he describes the implications of life without belief in God, some liberating, some sobering. This frank critique of Christian belief from a former insider will interest freethinkers as well as anyone with doubts about the claims of religion.
The Way Of The Heathen
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Author : Greta Christina
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
The Way Of The Heathen written by Greta Christina and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Atheism categories.
So you're an atheist. Now what? The way we deal with life -- with love and sex, pleasure and death, reality and making stuff up --can change dramatically when we stop believing in gods, souls, and afterlives. When we leave religion -- or if we never had it in the first place--where do we go? With her unique blend of compassion and humor, thoughtfulness and snark, Greta Christina most emphatically does not propose a single path to a good atheist life. She offers questions to think about, ideas that may be useful, and encouragement to choose your own way. She addresses complex issues in an accessible, down-to-earth style, including: Why we're here, Sexual transcendence, How humanism helps with depression -- except when it doesn't, Stealing stuff from religion, and much more. Aimed at new and not-so-new atheists, questioning and curious believers, Christina shines a warm, fresh light on the only life we have.
To Pray Is Not The Way How To Be An Atheist
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Author : Lindsay U a Harlan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-11-20
To Pray Is Not The Way How To Be An Atheist written by Lindsay U a Harlan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-20 with categories.
Inside To Pray Is Not The Way - How To Be An Atheist you'll discover three controversial essays.. PART 1: Religion is a Dangerous Addiction Regardless of whatever prejudgments you may have, I commend you for opening this educated rant at all. I'm especially impressed if you are of the religious persuasion and therefore want to make one point irrevocably clear before I get into the meat of the message. There is a significant difference between religion and faith. Religion and faith may co-exist, but they are not linked to one another as strongly as some people tend to think. Yes, you need faith if you're going to practice religion, but you don't need religion to have faith. It's easy to blur the lines between the two, but you don't have to have religion to believe in something unproven. GETTING ON THE SAME PAGE WHAT IS ADDICTION? THE SYMPTOMS AND DANGERS OF RELIGIOUS ADDICTION BLIND TRUST THINKING ONE WAY OR ANOTHER THE "GOD'LL TAKE CARE OF ME" APPROACH EXCESSIVE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS SCIENTIFIC IGNORANCE RELIGIOUS SHAME AND GUILT OTHER OBVIOUS SIGNS THE CURE/TREATMENT BUT IF YOU'RE GOING TO TRY ANYWAY... PART 2: Is Religion a Genetic Flaw? Religion versus science. It's one of the most heated arguments of the last few centuries. Religion has felt the heat of scientific advancement since Galileo backed the idea of heliocentrism, the belief - now known to be fact - that the earth revolves around the sun. Galileo would stand trial, threatened with torture, and spend the rest of his days under house arrest for his belief. It's just one example of many that show just how arrogant religion can be in promoting ignorance. WHAT DOES ANY OF THIS HAVE TO DO WITH RELIGION? REDUCTIONISM, GENES, AND THE FACTS THE GENE CORRELATION DOES NOT EQUATE CAUSATION REDUCTIONISM THE ARGUMENTS INVOLVED THE BIBLE DOESN'T SAY SO! "BUT IT'S A TRANSLATED COPY OF THE WORD OF GOD!" OH REALLY? HOLISM/GESTALTISM NOT EVERYONE WITH VAT2 IS RELIGIOUS GOD CREATED THE GOD GENE OMG! IT'S SPREADING! THE REAL THREAT THE STEPS PEOPLE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE SO, IS RELIGION A GENETIC FLAW? PART 3: Coming Out of the Atheist Closet We live in an odd time where the word tolerance is much misunderstood and selfishly used. In the U.S. at least, we're continually being told to have an understanding of other people's life decisions, yet lawsuits to the contrary continue to crop up on a daily basis. One of the best examples of this double standard has to do with the ever-pressing issue of homosexuality. We're supposed to be tolerant of homosexuals, but not allow them to marry one another? How does refusing one's rights equate to tolerance? THE DECISION THE ANSWER TO THE GREAT QUESTION HOW TO THINK FOR YOURSELF DECIDING TO BE ATHEIST COMING OUT COMING OUT TO YOUR FAMILY THE TYPICAL CASE - GREAT EXPECTATIONS THE ATYPICAL CASE - WALKING ON EGGSHELLS WINNING THE GREAT DEBATE COMING OUT TO YOUR FRIENDS DEALING WITH RELIGIOUS BIGOTRY PICKING APART THE RELIGIOUS ARGUMENT