This discussion guide is designed to facilitate the use of David Berlinski's book The Devil's Delusion: Atheism and Its Scientific Pretensions in small groups, adult Sunday School classes, adult education seminars, and book discussion clubs. The guide contains brief summaries of each chapter followed by discussion questions for that chapter.

This is a personal account of a year's visits to sites that lie on various ley lines across Britain, ending in southern Ireland. While being of a personal nature it goes far beyond that as the author Jackie Queally works closely with a universal metaphysical system called the Reshel, whose purpose is to co-create the new spiritual paradigm. The Reshel is an ancient spiritual body of knowledge still valid today. Lying at the core of esoteric Christianity it is highly pertinent to the great shift taking place today on Earth, and this book is a rare gem for it explains in accessible language how the earth as a sentient being responds to human consciousness and evolves. The Reshel expresses states of being of very high frequencies that can be applied to etheric patterns in the land over vast distances involving key sites such as Rosslyn Chapel and Glastonbury. Jackie is the longest standing guide to that chapel and is steeped in esoteric knowledge of its purpose and function. 'This new book by Jackie Queally, pre-eminent authority on the Reshel systems of Europe, Sotland and Ireland in particular, is hands down the best and most readable material on the arcane Reshel matrix yet to be published. It gives the reader clearly explained technical information on the complex European earth grids balanced with her highly entertaining and fascinating personal experiences. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the Reshel Grid - the gateway to the future' - Peter Allen. Formerly only understood and used by inner-core Templar and Masonic groups, Jackie has organized the once secret information and systems into an excellent understandable summary. The 'Living, Chief Head Stone that becomes the Corner'...defining the Messiah in 1 Peter 2:4-9, also defines every human in his/her Ascension movement. As this Universe is rapidly moving into a new Continuum reality, so also the spiritual science evolves to remain ahead of the evolutionary surge. The New-Ark, organized by Metatronic Reshel systems, is the core of that science. The Templars updated temples and earth-grids 700 years ago (and earlier) designed for this present phase of the great Transition. Jackies brilliant insight into this little understood science, continuing their work and conveyed through the book is a valuable aid for any grid-worker. These systems can be directly applied by Light Groups to increase their efficiency and resonance with Metatronic systems used in the Transition.

This rare, soul-searching book, reveals the spiritual power of the famous Rosicrucian, Robert Boyle. He takes you by his gentle hand and guides you to the love of God. This may be the first time it has ever been offered to the spiritually hungry world since 1708.

This is an introduction to the new innovation of secular religion called "Pantheistic-Atheism." It is a way for us to live moral and ethical lives without a biblical God. A philosophy that all people can use to live together to make an ameliorated new world. We should not be trying to destroy ourselves in fulfilling some old superstitious biblical prophecy full of hatred and wars. Although this book includes a chapter on "Bible Propaganda," and additional information on why religion is fraudulent portraying God as the "Bully of the Bible." It is mainly about living successful positive lives. Therefore, it does not include sections on the superstitious immoral atrocities of the Bible, nor its true origin, the fact of Evolution versus Intelligent Design Enforcers, and many other subjects of "Bible-Babble-Bull" that are included in his anti-religious book called "Empirical Truth."

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).

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.

Ronald Aronson has a mission: to demonstrate that a life without religion can be coherent, moral, and committed. In the last few years the "New Atheists"--Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens--have created a stir by criticizing religion and the belief in God. Aronson moves beyond the discussion of what we should not believe, proposing contemporary answers to Immanuel Kant's three great questions: What can I know? What ought I to do? What can I hope? Grounded in the sense that we are deeply dependent and interconnected beings who are rooted in the universe, nature, history, society, and the global economy, Living Without God explores the experience and issues of 21st-century secularists, especially in America. Reflecting on such perplexing questions as why we are grateful for life's gifts, who or what is responsible for inequalities, and how to live in the face of aging and dying, Living Without God is also refreshingly topical, touching on such subjects as contemporary terrorism, the war in Iraq, affirmative action, and the remarkable rise of Barack Obama. Optimistic and stirring, Living Without God is less interested in attacking religion than in developing a positive philosophy for atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, skeptics, and freethinkers--as well as for all those of us who, whatever we call ourselves, manage to live fundamentally secular lives and are searching for bearings today.

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"Empirical Truth," "Pantheistic-Atheism." This book will show that the Bible is an immoral old book that we should not be brainwashing our children into believing, especially by blind-faith. That more evil has come about from the Bible than good. That humanity chose to live with ethics and morals long before we had religious rulings. That evolution is correct, and you will not be fooled by Intelligent Design Enforcers. You will expand your mind using science, philosophy, history, and abstract thinking in a journey from caveman to our modern society to free our minds from Bible-Babble-Bull. Then you will be introduced to the positive philosophy of "Empirical Truth." Including the healing "Powers of Light Vibrations," which can fill the void left inside of you, as you toss away all the fears that you lived with for so long from the emotional and disturbing propaganda of religion.

Deism is a natural and rational bridge that unites our reason to our belief in God. It propels us from the false and destructive ancient myths to a space-age belief system that is in line with our innate God-given reason. This book, written in a concise and cogent style, introduces the reader to Deism, a way of life that is free of the old conflicts between reason and religion. The removal of these conflicts allows us to enjoy and appreciate a much more profound and satisfying belief in Nature's God while helping us to live a more productive and meaningful life.

New Light on Manichaeism provides the latest discoveries and insights into the Manichaean religion throughout its more than one thousand year history, ranging from glimpses into the life and thought of Mani himself, to developments in doctrine and practice in the religion's North African, Iranian, Central Asian, and Chinese settings. The volume includes contributions from the leading scholars in the field, offering new reconstructions of Manichaean literary and artistic productions, and innovative analyses of the religious, social, and political dynamics that shaped the rise and fall of this world religion.

From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "American Fascists" and the NBCC finalist for "War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning" comes this timely and compelling work about new atheists: those who attack religion to advance the worst of global capitalism, intolerance and imperial projects.
Chris Hedges, who graduated from seminary at Harvard Divinity School, has long been a courageous voice in a world where there are too few. He observes that there are two radical, polarized and dangerous sides to the debate on faith and religion in America: the fundamentalists who see religious faith as their prerogative, and the new atheists who brand all religious belief as irrational and dangerous. Both sides use faith to promote a radical agenda, while the religious majority, those with a commitment to tolerance and compassion as well as to their faith, are caught in the middle.
The new atheists, led by Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris, do not make moral arguments about religion. Rather, they have created a new form of fundamentalism that attempts to permeate society with ideas about our own moral superiority and the omnipotence of human reason.
"I Don't Believe in Atheists" critiques the radical mindset that rages against religion and faith. Hedges identifies the pillars of the new atheist belief system, revealing that the stringent rules and rigid traditions in place are as strict as those of any religious practice.
Hedges claims that those who have placed blind faith in the morally neutral disciplines of reason and science create idols in their own image -- a sin for either side of the spectrum. He makes an impassioned, intelligent case against religious and secular fundamentalism, which seeks to divide the world into those worthy of moral and intellectual consideration and those who should be condemned, silenced and eradicated. Hedges shatters the new atheists' assault against religion in America, and in doing so, makes way for new, moderate voices to join the debate. This is a book that must be read to understand the state of the battle about faith.

An Atheist's Handbook describes the "Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How" of the author's transition from religious believer to religious nonbeliever in a logical, philosophical, and easy-to-read fashion. It should be required reading for everyone who does or does not believe in God.

Jesus Christ: A Pagan Myth, is a detailed comparison of the religious and ethical beliefs held by the Greco-Roman world and the views held by Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, and the Gospel of Mark, the earliest written gospel in the New Testament. Why do Mark and the gospels that followed him, as well as Paul's letters, reflect not Jewish ethics but rather the Stoic ethics of the Greco-Roman pagan world? Why the striking similarity between the religion of Paul and the mystery religions of the pagan world which surrounded him? Why are Mark and Paul so anti-Jewish? Why are Jesus' last words "Why have you (God) abandoned me?" Why does Jesus feel he is dying on the cross, a failure, that he is deserted by God? Jesus Christ: A Pagan Myth presents evidence that Jesus is a literary fiction, one derived from a Greco-Roman pagan environment. This evidence is taken from the New Testament, particularly from Mark and the letters of Paul, and from modern Christian scholars. NEWS: A new version of this book has now been published. It is the first in a series to be published in the next few months - "Jesus Never Lived Vol I Jesus Christ: A Pagan Myth." This is the third edition and has been revised and expanded. Over 150 pages of new material has been added. So be sure to check out "Jesus Never Lived Vol 1 Jesus Christ: A Pagan Myth."

"I spent the most of the first half of my life believing in Christianity and regarding belief in God as an essential component of human existence," George Ricker says. "I've spent the last 30 years trying to understand why I ever thought that way. This book is about how and why that process occurred. It's also about the danger posed to our democratic society by fundamentalist religion."

Godless in America is a testimonial about the advantages of life without gods and religions. It's also a no-holds-barred look at some of the problems with both concepts. Written in a style that is conversational, yet provocative, it is a candid assessment of the real culture war being fought in America today: the attack being waged by the Religious Right on the values of personal freedom, democratic government, and the necessity for all Americans to be treated as equals before the law and by their government.

At times humorous, at times outrageous, Godless in America treats religion and religious concepts as ideas that should be evaluated with the same standards used to evaluate all other ideas and concepts, not from the privileged position claimed by so many of a religious persuasion.

Why does an agnostic need to pray? This haunting question marks the beginning of a remarkable spiritual quest. For prayer is nothing we ought to do. It is something we need as much as food or rest or exercise. Yet to whom do we pray if we're not religious? How do we even begin? This book is for those who have trouble finding spiritual nurture in a religious setting. It is for those who hunger for something more than power, status, or excitement. It is for those who wish to find peace within themselves in a troubled world. Written by a former priest, Agnostic's Guide draws on a rich heritage of Celtic and American Indian spirituality. Through gentle engagement with tough questions, it invites us to rediscover what we have known all along in our hearts.

George Ricker's latest book, "mere atheism, no gods.no problem ," describes what he sees as the essence of atheism. In the title essay he writes, "Nothing about atheism prevents me from thinking about any idea. It is the very epitome of freethought. Atheism imposes no dogma and seeks no power over others."

Written with the same candor and conversational style that characterized his earlier work, this selection of material from the "Godless in America" web site ranges from rebuttals of criticisms of atheism, "Answering atheism's critics," to essays on science, "Genes don't care," and some hot-button issues, "A death in the life of a controversy," to reflections on the joy of sailing and the impact of the world outside on the world within in "Mockingbird."

The twenty-four essays cover a wide variety of subjects, and the collection concludes with the one-act play, "A last rite and some wrongs.with apologetics."

"Many people still cling to the notion of the village atheist, obsessed by gods and religions, bitter and lonely, living on the edge of town with no friends and no family willing to acknowledge the kinship," Ricker says. "I hope this book will help change that perception."

Authors Also Include Sidney Edward Mezes.

Man is spirit. But what is spirit? Spirit is the self. But what is the self? The self is a relation which relates itself to its own self, or it is that in the relation [which accounts for it] that the relation relates itself to its own self; the self is not the relation but [consists in the fact] that the relation relates itself to its own self. Man is a synthesis of the infinite and the finite, of the temporal and the eternal, of freedom and necessity, in short it is a synthesis.