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What is Atheism? Atheism is the rejection of religion outright. It
posits that there are no deities, and that the existence of all
things can be explained rationally and without the presence of a
higher power. This independently written book aims to examine the
history of atheism and its philosophical development throughout the
years, its rise in popularity throughout the 20th and 21st
centuries, its central tenets of belief, the reason behind a person
becoming and atheist, as well as atheism's future. It also contains
survey data, provides popular quotes about atheism, lists a large
variety of famous atheists, and depicts today's commonly used
atheist symbols. Contents: What is Atheism? The History and
Development of Atheism Atheism Today & Tomorrow Atheism Vs.
Agnosticism What is Behind the Selection of Atheism as a Religion?
Types of Atheism Reasons for Atheism The Current State of Atheism
Atheist Symbols, Quotes and Famous People
A concise compilation of logical and reasonable responses to
Christian apologetic claims. This book will be of use to anyone who
debates with Christians. It offers "old hands" a reminder of some
of the arguments they may have forgotten, and maybe provides some
new ones. It offers newcomers to the debate the common sense and
rationality that is atheism and very good advice on how to keep
control of theists who attempt to veer off the point or steer their
rudders toward safer waters.
Jabez from the book of Chronicles was a blessed man but was
selfish. This book will encourage us to go beyond Jabez. Dr. T
Charles Brantley is married to Jackie Brantley for over 27 years
with three children. He has also earned a double Doctorate and
Masters Degrees from Newburgh Seminary. In addition, he has
authored 12 national published books. He is also senior pastor of
Restoration Springs Interdenominational Church in Waterbury,
Connecticut. (www.rest.org)
Radical understanding of ourselves is now possible to our very
core--greater 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 explores the issue of how
religion has evolved along with humanity. A nonbeliever, Falknor
seeks to answer a host of age-old questions: Are we born addicted
to religion? Why do we have religion? Is there a God? How has
religion evolved and created the hardwired spirituality within
us?
Falknor goes beyond the God gene and surveys recent thought and
reveals original interpretations of what it all means. He traces
this spiritual quest for nonbelievers and calls this the "Path of
the Doubtful Sojourner." Through this discussion, Falknor seeks to
pave the way toward greater spiritual and psychological
fulfillment.
Freethinkers Directory is a listing of groups, organizations,
stores, newspapers, magazines, publishers, blogs, podcasts, family
services and more for atheists, agnostics, rationalists,
naturalists, humanists and all freethinkers from around the world.
Table of Contents Darwin Day ...12 Stores that sell products ...15
Businesses that sponsor groups and organizations ...17 Marriage and
Family Services ...20 Radio broadcasts/podcasts/TV shows ...21
Newspapers and Magazines ...25 Blogs and Forums...28 Publishers
...30 Online Resources dating, celebrities, info] ...32 Groups and
Organizations ...34 - USA - National ...34 - USA - Local ...45 -
USA - College, University & High School(SSA) ...130 -
Afganistan ...243 - Argentina ...244 - Australia ...245 - Austria
...248 - Belgium ...249 - Brazil ...251 - Cameroon ...252 - Canada
...253 - Columbia ...258 - Cuba ...259 - Denmark ...260 - Finland
...261 - France ...262 - Gambia ...264 - Germany ...265 - Iceland
...267 - India ...268 - Indonesia ...269 - Ireland ...270 - Israel
...271 - Italy ...272 - Kenya ...273 - Luxembourg ...274 - Malawi
...275 - Mexico ...276 - Nepal ...277 - Netherlands ...278 - New
Zealand ...280 - Nigeria ...281 - Norway ...282 - Pakistan ...283 -
Peru ...284 - Philippines ...285 - Poland ...286 - Portugal ...287
- Russia ...288 - Scotland ...289 - Slovakia ...290 - South Africa
...291 - Spain ...292 - Sweden ...293 - Tanzania ...294 - Turkey
...295 - Uganda ...296 - United Kingdom ...297
As soon as man becomes conscious of his existence, as soon as he
was able to reason, he was bound to ask himself the questions:
"From whence did I come? And "Whither do I go?" It was very natural
that he should wonder how he came to be here on earth and what
would become of him after death. He saw his fellow man fall asleep,
never to awaken. He saw others killed, life extinguished. It was
his efforts to solve these problems that caused primitive man to
create beliefs in life after death and in the power of super-human
beings. When we look back over the experiences of the race, the
history of mankind, we find that man has found three different ways
of explaining his activities. In other words, there have been but
three conceptions of history, three basic explanations by man of
his doings on this planet. It is true that more than three names
have been given to these conceptions of history, but they will all
fall within the following: First, in order of time, is the
Theological Conception of History; Second, is the Idealist
Conception of History, and, third, is the Materialist Conception of
History.
Writers know how a book can take on a new direction, a life of its
own as s/he gets deeply into it. GODLESS has done this many times
since I began it in 1987. I explain some of these changes within,
but I want to share where I am in my atheism. Cynthia Sue Larson
and Patricia Zerman "got it' when they read the book. I am no
longer defensive about atheism as I realized how deeply rooted it
is in my emotional life and my limbic brain. I no longer have to be
offensive about it and my responses to attacks on the radio
resulted in me being identified as "atheist lite." I don't think
they meant I was a lightweight thinker (some may disagree), but
that I was refreshingly honest, funny, and fair. Further, I didn't
attack others' religious beliefs, but only explained why I felt my
beliefs were based on many powerful emotional experiences and then
later came my intellectual defenses or (to me) logical, rational
explanations of my beliefs. I have observed that this is what
everyone does. We are not basically logical, rational beings, but
are ruled more by what we "feel" in our bodies. From childish
arguments that sound like this - "You're stupid " - "No, You're
stupid" - which continues with no additional changes until one
gives up - to arguments between loved ones and the devastating
"discussions" between representatives of nations or political or
religious leaders that are emotionally based so NO compromises are
possible. I love my wife, children, and grandchildren more than
anyone or anything. Yet, they are all believers in God and some
religion. At times, it has left me somewhat lonely as I have tread
lightly on what I felt were the fallacies in their thinking and
beliefs. I knew their beliefs were based on their need for some
security, some protection from life's uncertainties, its
unavoidable pains and lack of justice. What kind of husband and
father would I be if I tried to take what religion was giving them
and replace it with GOD lessness? I finally found what I now
believe is a compromise that they and I can live with. This, the
latest incarnation of this book, is an explanation of why, one
atheist, emotionally believes what he does. Instead of attacking
religion and religious believers like most of the recent popular
atheist writers have done (and I respect and applaud them as they
have awakened the world to another way of looking at reality) I
have tried to take you on a journey through my mind and my
emotional experiences. My book GOD-INTOXICATED: Becoming Paranoid
(2007) much more deeply delves into my specific experiences and you
can take whatever I offer - or not. My hope (faith) is that it will
help you become a person that can live life that meets all your
needs to become the most honest, less fearful, and completely human
being that can allow, even encourage all others to live their lives
as freely and fearlessly.I wrote in CAREGIVING: The ANSWERS
ARE...(2012) that LOVE is the ultimate answer. The same is true for
a life worth living. I think you'll be surprised that an atheist
can help you live a loving, purposeful life. Read how Thinking the
UNthinkable is seeing endless possibilities based on MUTUAL RESPECT
and openness to others' experience of OUR world.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1878 Edition.
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