In this new anthology critiquing Christianity, John Loftus—a former minister and now a leading atheist—has brought together an outstanding group of respected scholars who focus on the harms caused by
‧ "Science can't explain the complexity and order of life; God must have designed it to be this way." ‧ "God's existence is proven by scripture." ‧ "There's no evidence that God doesn't exist." ‧ "
Surveys suggest that 19 percent of U.S. adults (approximately 45 million people) consider themselves non-religious. This number is on the rise with a third of adults under the age of thirty self-ident
In Letters to a Young 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 let
In Arab countries, openly declaring a disbelief in God is a shocking and sometimes dangerous thing to do. Many have been imprisoned for it, some have been forced into exile and others threatened with
Every thinking person wants to lead a life of meaning and purpose. For thousands of years, holy books have told us that such a life is available only through obedience and submission to some higher po
Engaging recent developments within the bio-cultural study of religion, Shults unveils the evolved cognitive and coalitional mechanisms by which god-conceptions are engendered in minds and nurtured in
There is growing dissatisfaction with traditional Christianity, especially among millennials, who are increasingly discovering that the Bible and the Church offers inadequate answers to individual and
The clash between atheism and religion has become the defining battle of the 21st century. Books on and about atheism retain high profile and popularity, and atheist movements on both sides of the Atl
Atheist Persona is a summary of the most recent research on the subject of atheism. In an effort to create a more courteous dialogue between theists and atheists, this book acknowledges that while the
Atheist Persona is a summary of the most recent research on the subject of atheism. In an effort to create a more courteous dialogue between theists and atheists, this book acknowledges that while the
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 irrelig
How can you raise a child without God? How do you instill morality, answer questions about mortality, and handle believers eager to convert you? Deborah Ann Mitchell, who has blogged and written colum
“I’m an atheist swimming in a sea of superstition, surrounded by well-meaning, good people with whom I share a culture and similar concerns, and there’s only one thing I can do. I have to laugh.” —PZ
Bringing clarity to a subject clouded by polemic, Secularism, Identity, and Enchantment is a rigorous exploration of how secularism and identity emerged as concepts in different parts of the modern wo
Coming out as an atheist is a powerful, liberating act. It makes life better for you, for other atheists, and for the world. But telling people you’re an atheist can be risky. What are the best ways t
The distinguished historian and author of The Medici Conspiracy examines atheism as a modern intellectual achievement that has motivated individuals to pursue invention and self-reliance, citing the a
A former African Methodist Episcopal (AME) minister, now a noted humanist scholar, describes his journey from faith to unbelief. This memoir is an honest appraisal by a former African American mi
