A Secular Humanist's tour de force, Don Libey's second novel offers Christian believers rare insight into the true fallacy of God's Church and a Life in the Lord. Set in Small Town, America, it is the story of how people of blind faith plant their seed, nurture their beliefs, and harvest their rewards with their unquestioning reliance on the mythical divine and revealed Word of God and the moral rectitude and disaster of Christian teaching. For those for whom "Jesus is enough" this is a story that reveals the "old-timey Gospel" as essentially hypocrisy and a simple life with God on your heart as the primary ingredient for the church to make money and keep its "believers" enslaved.

A warrior wins the hand of a princess with a bounty of foreskins; a skeleton bestows life to a corpse; a throne is endangered by revenge for incestuous rape; a sundial's shadow reverses on command; a demon attacks a family; priests part the waters of a river; a donkey converses with a soothsayer; a king hires a witch to contact a dead advisor; a sacred star plummets to Earth; an ancient race of giants is exterminated; a neglected widow seduces her father-in-law and becomes pregnant; a strongman poses a sticky riddle; thousands meet death for a mispronunciation; the dismemberment of a murdered mistress signals war; a woman drives a peg through the skull of a sleeping general; soldiers perish in atmospheric conflagrations; a holy man summons beasts to slaughter children; a prince is slain in mid-air-believe it or not, these incidents are available in a single book: the Bible. The Lesser-Read Bible is a collection of esoteric scripture, with commentary and related information, divided into twelve chapters: History, Repetition and Inconsistency, Laws and Curses, Murder and Mutilation, Sex, Women, Sneaky People, Tough Guys, Hard Times, Also-Rans, the Occult, and Celestial Phenomena. Warning: Portions may seem disturbing or inflammatory.

Discussions about belief and non-belief usually end up, time and time again, in the concept of religion, but in this book the author has started from the premise that we need to separate the concept of God, from the notion of human institutions and organized religion. The real issue, he argues, is that the concept of God is poorly explored by believers, and greatly explored by non-believers, when in reality should be the opposite. As religious people grow up in religious environments, at some point God becomes just a word without a definition, and people lose perspective of what they really mean when they say: I do believe in God. So, in this book he takes on straight on the concept of God, the nature of faith, the connection between God and religion, how worshipping has evolved and the actual possibility of morality in the absence of believe. As in his first book he has made every attempt to express his ideas in a simple, straight-forward manner, without being condescending to the believers and inviting them to learn about atheism and humanism without a push to stop believing. His only true objective is to promote reason and tolerance, and both believers and non-believers alike will find his work enticing, and thought-provoking. This book is the second (and last) in the "Inside a Non-Believer's" Mind series. On the first part (my Journey from Christianity to Freethinking), the author shared his ideas about the reasons to become a humanist and freethinker.

There is a 75% chance that a creation-professing student will denounce that faith within one year at a secular college or university. Do you want to take that chance? Read this book and you won't have to. "I had many questions about the competing ideologies of evolution and creation. This book was the answer to those questions. What an eye opener ... Chris leads his readers on an very interesting and highly informative journey. I felt a broad range of emotions as I read the book. I felt betrayed, angry, mystified, sad, happy, educated and enlightened. This book is really for both the creationist and the evolutionist." -Shirin Tucker, Sarasota, FL Is Richard Dawkins just a mad scientist? Or is Dawkins advancing the agenda of a cult religion that has dark and dangerous motives? "This is the book that exposes Richard Dawkins like no other book ever written. The author pulls no punches as he delivers this hard-hitting truth. His commitment to the truth does not sway, even when it is to his disadvantage. It seems that the author is more committed to the truth than he is to selling books ... Eckstein's investigation does an excellent job of exposing the faith of evolutionism. His solid case against Dawkins and Dawkins' religion cannot possibly be rebutted, although I would like to see someone try." -Victor Mitchell, Rio Rancho, NM Christopher Eckstein makes the most powerful presentation against Dawkins to date. The case presented comes from the very entertaining and unique perspective of this author, scientist and apologist. You will be intrigued and challenged as you embark on a read that will change the way you perceive reality forever. Christopher Eckstein resides in Sarasota, Florida with his wife Anna and their three children, Christian, Christianna and Christopher. Caution: Atheists that read this book are likely to become creationists. www.thedawkinsdelusionexposed.com

A classic reprint of a 1929 text, explaining the materialist arguments against gods. This gives a clear explanation of the Socialist opposition to religion.

Jonathan M.S. Pearce's second book (after Free Will?) continues along the same philosophical and theological vein, aiming to provide a cumulative case against the existence of God, and more specifically, God's triple characteristics of omniscience, omnipotence and omnibenevolence. Split into useful categories with an introduction to each category, these are questions that demand to be answered adequately and plausibly in order for the believer to retain a rationally-based faith. Pearce's easy writing style and explanation of philosophy, theology and science on the popular level make this book as enjoyable to read as it is thought-provoking. Does God change his mind when prayed to, and why has he never produced a miracle since biblical times that couldn't have occurred naturally anyway, like re-growing an amputee's leg? God only knows. "Pearce demands from God a rational explanation to all of the problems that seem illogical or incoherent. These are ... damningly challenging inconsistencies in the Christian narrative that necessarily antagonize any rational reader. If you are still or used to be Christian, "The Little Book of Unholy Questions" is an overview of the critical questions you need to be asking yourself." - Derek Murphy, Jesus Potter Harry Christ

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Sometimes tough love is the best medicine for those who need it. The Bitter Pill of Truth is just the prescription anyone needs if they wish to break the chains of religious repression and de-mystify the mystical. Whether you are secure in your faith, are looking for reasons for abandoning it, or are interested to know all the dirty little secrets that are kept hidden by a mask of mysticism, secrecy, and ritual, this is the book for you. Would you like to know the true origins of Judaism and Christianity? Are you interested in learning where the traditions and rituals came from? Does the mythology of ancient cultures intrigue you, and do you want to know how they played a huge role in molding and shaping not only history but modern-day religion? Are you ready-and willing-to see the glaring contradictions and plagiarisms contained in the Bible? Written in a no holds barred, gently-in-your-face manner, this book is an eye-opening look at the Judeo-Christian religion. A mix of history, religious insight, humor, and straight-talk, The Bitter Pill of Truth promises to educate the reader and truly open one's eyes. Filled with dozens of quotes from the great free thinkers of the ages for you to ponder and lessons from humankind's history be prepared to deal with some information you may never have reflected upon, or never even learned. Let history and science, combined with basic humanism, expose over 6,000 years of deceits and mistruths. Pour a big glass of cold water and get ready to swallow the Bitter Pill of Truth. But be warned: the truth hurts.

Defining Life in Him, through Him, and because of Him!
Have you been in denial about your lifestyle? If so, it's time to come clean and get real! In From Homosexuality to Christ, the author shares his personal struggles with homosexuality and how he reconciled his lifestyle with the church's teachings.
I never felt like it was wrong because as far as I can remember it felt normal and right-until I met Jesus Christ. The Lord showed me through His Word that homosexuality was just sin like any other sin. He also showed me that I could change through the help of God. I learned that God loves me no matter what.

God loves mankind and created all in the likeness of His own image. Let's stop destroying-through bias, judgment, and criticism- what He has created, and experience the profound love God has for us all.

An uncommon look on how religion affects our lives, how we accept limits on our freedom and how we can do better for our children. The author is an immigrant from Holland and has expirienced living in a socialist environment before coming to the USA. Acknowledging that the USA is by far the envy of many in the world, it would be unrealistic to claim there is no room for improvement. The world will never be perfect for everyone, but it never hurts to exchange opinions on how we're doing and how we might improve.

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LCCN: 2009936698 The author asserts that if there is no God, then fifty-five absurdities follow such as: humans possess no unique value, there is no objective morality, the existence of humanity has no meaning or purpose. Without a transcendent standard or source, pursuits and values are delusions of the human species. The information required for the intricate complexity of the universe, from nothing or chaos to life on earth and the structure of the cosmos, has no contributor in the absence of a transcendent intelligence. In the year of his death in 1955, the revered scientist Albert Einstein clarified his formerly ambiguous views: "My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble minds. That deeply emotional conviction of the presence of a superior reasoning power, which is revealed in the incomprehensible universe, forms my idea of God" (Calaprice, ed., The Ultimate Quotable Einstein, Princeton, 2010, p.325).

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The Heathen's Guide to World Religions is a humorous but accurate history of the murder, lust, greed, and sheer stupidity that have made the world's religions what they are today. "Hopper represents the most lethal of organized religions many opponents: a curious, well-educated individual with a sharp wit." Queen's University Journal Review "Wickedly fun and informative." Toronto Star "The Heathen's Guide To World Religions has taken up permanent residence on my bookshelves... a masterfully written, wonderfully funny, and deliciously snarky trip down religious lane." Al Stefanelli, UNITED ATHEIST FRONT. "Like Monty Python in religious garb... easily one of the best places to invest your book buying dollar." Georgia Straight

The Bible is the largest book of war ever compiled; it should be called God's Evil Word. "Bible Propaganda II" is based on how the act of blindly following the Word of God invites charlatans to take advantages of others who would follow them credulously down a path of deception. Unlike the first part, "Bible Propaganda," this book only examined scriptures in the first four chapters. The greater part of this book "The War on Earth, from Satan's Eyes" is a sci-fi loosely based around the Battle of Armageddon, as Michael leads Yahweh's vast armies against any and all who would not bow down to tyranny. A terrorist group takes over the Mosque demanding that the Holy Temple be rebuilt: they are in control of seven nuclear bombs. This escalates into WWIII, which then turns into the Battle of Armageddon. The bottom-line is that in presenting this fictional story from a different point of view, we can clearly see how ridiculous the religious belief in blind faith, called Bible-Babble-Bull, truly is. Bible prophecy is nothing more than exciting Bible fantasy.

1930. Partial Contents: Lincoln the Freethinker; Lincoln the Soldier; Jefferson the Freethinker; Franklin the Freethinker; Burbank - the Infidel; Bible and the Public Schools; Small Children Receive Religious Instruction? a Debate Between Rev. Walter M. Howlett and Joseph Lewis; Mexico and the Catholic Church; Gems from Ingersoll.

Maybe you were born to Christian parents and raised as a Christian. Or maybe you are just a part of a Christian nation. You might have attended church regularly, or maybe just on special occasions. If asked, you say that you believe in God, but you really never thought about what that means exactly. You are a well-educated person who accepts the idea of Biblical miracles, but only the more "reasonable" ones. You have read some of the Bible, mostly just parts of the New Testament, but never committed to reading the Bible cover to cover. You are a good person who admires the many "Christian values" as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. But something does not feel right. * Science tells us that the universe is 13.7 billion years old, but the Bible tells us it's 6,000 years old. * Science tells us life is the result of emergent properties in combined molecules, and we have evolved from a very primitive life form, but the Bible says that God made us, as is, from dust, and blew life in our noses. * You see a world where little bunnies burn to death in forest fires, and wonder why an all-good and loving God would allow such a thing to happen. * You pray to God and you realize that sometimes your prayers are answered, and sometimes they aren't just as if you didn't pray at all. * You hear about other religions and wonder why your religion is right and every other religion on the planet is wrong. * You have a real problem with the idea of all your non-Jesus-believing friends and family spending eternity in Hell.? In fact, the more you look around, the more you see a world absent of this perfect image of a perfect God. As much as you want to avoid critical thinking and "just let go and have faith," you find that you cannot believe in something contrary to your logic and reason no matter how much you want to. This might lead to feelings of guilt, insincerity, and/or hypocrisy. Yet you just can't imagine living life without God, and you don't have to. When you start asking serious questions about God and religion, you begin to see through the stories of people living inside the stomachs of big fish, 900-year-old men, and bodies coming back to life after three days, and understand how man created God, and not the other way around. By daring to question "sacred" religion, challenging your childhood beliefs, and risking eternal damnation (okay, so there might be a minor side effect to reading this book), you will discover an appreciation for religion on a new level, as well as a renewed appreciation for the human race. Through a unique blend of science, philosophy, theology, and a touch of humor, you will see how you can trust your logic and reason, be true to yourself, and embrace God -- not as a being, but as a concept -- The Concept.

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1930. Partial Contents: Lincoln the Freethinker; Lincoln the Soldier; Jefferson the Freethinker; Franklin the Freethinker; Burbank - the Infidel; Bible and the Public Schools; Small Children Receive Religious Instruction? a Debate Between Rev. Walter M. Howlett and Joseph Lewis; Mexico and the Catholic Church; Gems from Ingersoll.

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THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Biography of Satan, by Kersey Graves. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593290.

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"I call heaven to witness that I also thoroughly despised those who laughed at the simplicity of the blind people, those who furnished piously considerable sums of money to buy prayers. How horrible this monopoly I do not blame the disdain which those who grow rich by your sweat and your pains, show for their mysteries and their superstitions; but I detest their insatiable cupidity and the signal pleasure such fellows take in railing at the ignorance of those whom they carefully keep in this state of blindness. Let them content themselves with laughing at their own ease, but at least let them not multiply their errors by abusing the blind piety of those who, by their simplicity, procured them such an easy life. You render unto me, my brethren, the justice that is due me. The sympathy which I manifested for your troubles saves me from the least suspicion. How often have I performed gratuitously the functions of my ministry. How often also has my heart been grieved at not being able to assist you as often and as abundantly as I could have wished Have I not always proved to you that I took more pleasure in giving than in receiving? I carefully avoided exhorting you to bigotry, and I spoke to you as rarely as possible of our unfortunate dogmas. It was necessary that I should acquit myself as a priest of my ministry, but how often have I not suffered within myself when I was forced to preach to you those pious lies which I despised in my heart. What a disdain I had for my ministry, and particularly for that superstitious Mass, and those ridiculous administrations of sacraments, especially if I was compelled to perform them with the solemnity which awakened all your piety and all your good faith. What remorse I had for exciting your credulity A thousand times upon the point of bursting forth publicly, I was going to open your eyes, but a fear superior to my strength restrained me and forced me to silence until my death."