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Reasonable Atheism - A Moral Case for Respectful Disbelief (Paperback, New)
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Reasonable Atheism - A Moral Case for Respectful Disbelief (Paperback, New)
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A recent poll from the University of Minnesota finds that atheists
are America's least trusted social group. Perhaps compounding this
negative impression is the attack-dog persona taken on in the past
decade by the "New Atheists." Not only have they been quite public
about their disbelief, but they've also stridently lambasted
religious belief generally in a number of bestselling books.
Disturbed by this negative public perception and the deterioration
in the tone of open debate, the authors of this eminently
reasonable work attempt to introduce a note of civility and
rational clarity. To both religious believers and fellow atheists
they counsel a measured approach that combines serious intellectual
engagement with respect for the reasonableness of the other side's
position.
The heart of the book is the authors' moral case for atheism.
Atheism, they contend, manifests a decidedly moral concern for
others and their wellbeing. The authors further argue that atheism
is driven by the kinds of moral considerations that should be
familiar to all religious believers. Atheists are motivated by a
moral concern for others, a desire to alleviate suffering and
combat evil, and an appreciation for the value of life, freedom,
and responsibility.
In the end, the authors make not only a compelling case for atheism
but also for the value and necessity of mutual respect in a
democratic society composed of diverse citizens.
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