The good books organizational system is similar to that of the bible. My recommendations are the god delusion, why im not a christian, letter to a christian nation, the moral landscape, the end of faith, the atheist bible, breaking the spell, the portable atheist and the good book. Nonreligious people study the bible to understand the evolution of human thought. I own nothing, obviously, go buy the dvd as tim minchin deserves the moolah. I cant speak enthusiastically enough for minoiss excellent book. Jun 10, 2014 ecclesiastes is the best book of the bible by farsuch a genuine, honest human cryand 9. Atheism is an attitude, a frame of mind that looks at the world objectively, fearlessly, always trying to understand all things as a part of nature. An illustrious collection of irreverent thoughts 2nd revised. To say it was disappointing on that initial read was an understatement. Apr 14, 2015 robert, the bible is a difficult book to understand when you first read it.
For atheists, agnostics, and fans of religious stupidity by. Nov 09, 2016 as an atheist i find bible study a good tool for developing empathy with my religious friends, and a way to understand biblical allusions in art and literature. For example, one section called the the book of mark twain is all quotes from mark twain. The most dangerous book that never existed, by georges minois, chicago and london, university of chicago press, 2012, vi. He talks about why religion angers him, the power of philosophy and his mane of hair.
Finally, id get to see what all the fuss was about. Tim minchin is as brilliant and hilarious as ever as he satires the bible in the good book. I had read an article about it, as an atheist i liked the idea and wanted to support graylings work so i bought it. The atheist bible is similar to the quotable atheist, except it is organized into sections parodying bible sections. In the atheists bible, the eminent historian georges minois tracks the course of the book from its origins in 1239 to its most salient episodes in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, introducing readers to the colorful individuals obsessed with possessing the legendary workand the equally obsessive passion of those who wanted to. Contradictions, absurdities, and more jonah david conner. The one theology book all atheists really should read. Douglas book will explain it in concise and easy to read terms but he doesnt dumb it down. The bizarre, hilarious, disturbing, marvelous, and inspiring things i learned when i read every single word of the bible. For most atheist its much more than just bible verses that has turned them atheist. Oct 03, 2017 what is the best apologetic book an atheist could read. The atheist s bible is more scholarly than stephen greenblatts the swerve 2011 and less playful than the philological detective work that robert k.
A book that carries the title of the atheists bible sure sounds interesting. Yet, taking these books as proof for the existence of gods is no different than taking a cinderella book as proof for the existence of the good fairy. I have read the bible through a couple of times and have studied it deeply. Its a dreadful book purely from a literary point of view. Mystery man who gave bible to famous atheist revealed. In its beauty of language and its arrangement into short chapters and verses for. Bringing you atheist articles and building active godless communities takes hundreds of hours and resources each month. Bible verses related to atheist from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order jude 1. Holy bible best god damned version the books of moses. An atheist does not believe in a possibility of god, and a few unfavorable verses will not cause someone to think well god doesnt exist instead these verses will make one think god is a sexist, manipulative, racist, controlling, self conceded. James version of the bible, david sexton attacks several books by atheist authors. Ill tell you, he was a very, very, very good man, and thats really importantthat was a really good man who gave me that book, jillette said. Merton displayed in on the shoulders of giants 1965, but it offers comparable intellectual pleasure.
Dividing the books of the bible into categories as seen below may be helpful in determining which books meet your interests. A secular bible, the philosopher sets out his manifesto for rational thought. With 500 pages, it is one of the largest works on atheism. And when the atlantic ran a piece last year entitled study theology, even if you dont believe in god, jerry coyne, the atheist blogospheres victor meldrew, called it the worlds worst advice. Ethika politika five books a smart atheist should read. An atheists view of the bible special nook edition a critical atheist examination of the good book the holy bible nookbook edition is the bible really the good book.
In this classic work, the atheist and scholar william foote examines the bible critically. In all of the following, i refers to the author of this book, fabian m. I, like you, was an atheist before i read the bible, and i really do think it took me at least a year more probably, two or three to have a more or less okay understanding of what the bible says and in what context it was written. This book is extremely well written, easy to understand and makes a great companion book for atheists and theists alike. Evangelical pastafarism religious books such as the bible, the quran, the dianetics book, or the hindu scriptures are often takes as evidence for the existence of gods. Needless to say, that made me quite eager to read it. Well, einstein may have said it, but the atheist s bible has a few terse quotes from albert einstein saying, no, ive been misquoted. Religious people study the bible to interpret a metaphysical view of reality. Apr 04, 2011 the good book cant be bettered the philosopher ac grayling has created a secular bible, but its guidance for a good life fails to convince genevieve fox. For atheists, agnostics, and fans of religious stupidity steve ebling. To ask other readers questions about the atheists bible, please sign up. Its completely disjointed, has no coherent plot whatsoever, veers wildly between totally different styles. Jul 09, 2015 the bible is a great book, and justly important to christians, but if you go searching through the christian scriptures for a list of the great philosophical proofs of god, youll surely be disappointed.
Jul 03, 2016 it is shocking that this book made it into some definition of holy scripture. Drawn from the wealth of secular literature and philosophy in both western and eastern traditions, using the same techniques of editing, redaction, and adaptation that produced the holy books of the judeochristian and islamic religions, the good book consciously takes its design and presentation from the bible. Atheism books goodreads meet your next favorite book. Jul 08, 2019 richard dawkins latest book outgrowing god. I cant say enough good things about this book other than to say buy it, read it, absorb it, live it. Good friday comes from the obsolete sense pious, holy of the word good. The best arguments for gods existence also have little relation to the theistic arguments familiar to students of philosophy in our day. You open the first page and in the opening paragraph michael leamy grabs your eyeballs and screams into your mind till you realize something was wrong with your concept of what the atheist bible would be. Mar 02, 2018 atheist debates the good book and the worth of women. Wed demand, instead, that they seek out what the best and most acclaimed minds in the field had concluded about evolution, then try. Jan 29, 2020 growing up, i was frequently told that the bible was holy and that it was the greatest book ever written. In the hebrew bible it is the last book and explains to them why god has stepped away from intimate interactions with humans, marking the end of the age of miracles as it were.
However i would say that there isnt really such a thing as modern atheism philosophy. The author thoroughly rebuts every argument that claims to prove gods existence arguments based on logic, common sense, philosophy, ethics, history and science. And if it was good enough for albert, it was good enough for him. When i was given my first bible, it was kind of a big deal. One also might guess it will be something, well, biblical in grandeur. Leading atheist publishes secular bible cnn belief blog. Mar 05, 20 drawn from the wealth of secular literature and philosophy in both western and eastern traditions, using the same techniques of editing, redaction, and adaptation that produced the holy books of the judeochristian and islamic religions, the good book consciously takes its design and presentation from the bible. Book description clear, concise, and persuasive, atheist universe details exactly why god is unnecessary to explain the universe and lifes diversity, organization, and beauty. Im looking for books that offer a rational basis for cristian faith and teach how to defend your convictions against common atheistic arguments there are no books that offer rational basis for christinaity, it is belief, not rational logic. The atheist bible describes an atheist view on life, the universe, and everything.
What is the best apologetic book an atheist could read. The one theology book all atheists really should read news. The atheists bible is more scholarly than stephen greenblatts the swerve 2011 and less playful than the philological detective work that robert k. Based on the title alone, one might surmise that it is an epic treatise on atheism. May 09, 2018 in contrast, he said, the businessman cared enough about me to proselytize and give me a bible.
Atheist debates the good book and the worth of women. Apr 11, 2011 the bible would have been a very different book and may have produced a very different history for mankind, had it drawn on the work of philosophers and writers as opposed to prophets and apostles, says grayling, a philosopher and professor at birkbeck college, university of london, who is an atheist. This book is made up of a lot of good, oldfashion, snarky atheist quotes. Jan 14, 2014 and when the atlantic ran a piece last year entitled study theology, even if you dont believe in god, jerry coyne, the atheist blogospheres victor meldrew, called it the worlds worst advice. Lewis puts it best in his an experiment in criticism. Feb 15, 2010 tim minchin is as brilliant and hilarious as ever as he satires the bible in the good book. Being a person whos not completely an atheist but likes to read quotes about great thinkers, i was really curious about this book. Its completely disjointed, has no coherent plot whatsoever, veers wildly between totally different styles often within the same paragraph. I thought it was a neat selection of quotes from a variety of people on a wide variety of topics. A humanist bible hardcover i bought this book with no expectations. The good book cant be bettered the philosopher ac grayling has created a secular bible, but its guidance for a good life fails to convince genevieve fox. Ecclesiastes is the best book of the bible by farsuch a genuine, honest human cryand 9. This book is not a debate on atheism versus theism, or even a list of commandments for the atheist. Atheism is more than just the knowledge that gods do not exist, and that religion is either a mistake or a fraud.
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