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Atheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian Fundamentalism
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 322
EAN: 9781569755679
ISBN: 1569755671
Label: Ulysses Press
Manufacturer: Ulysses Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: August 04, 2006
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Studio: Ulysses Press
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Editorial Review:
Clear, concise, and persuasive, Atheist Universe details exactly why God is unnecessary to explain the universe and life's diversity, organization, and beauty. The author thoroughly rebuts every argument that claims to "prove" God's existence — arguments based on logic, common sense, philosophy, ethics, history and science.Atheist Universe avoids the esoteric language and logic used by philosophers and presents its scientific evidence in simple lay terms, making it a richly entertaining and easy-to-read introduction to atheism. A comprehensive primer, it addresses all the historical and scientific questions, including: Is there proof that God does not exist? What evidence is there of Jesus's resurrection? Can creation science reconcile scripture with the latest scientific discoveries? Atheist Universe also answers ethical issues such as: What is the meaning of life without God? It's a spellbinding inquiry that ultimately arrives at a controversial and well-documented conclusion.
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Rating:  - A Misleading Foreword
Although I do share many of the same views as the author, I found the format insulting to my intelligience. I was very impressed by the Foreword by Dorion Sagan. I read the foreword in the bookstore, and was laughing so much, that I could not wait to bring the book home. I was extremely disappointed. The first chapter, "Interview with an Athiest", was neither entertaining nor informative. The rest of the book did not improve. It seemed more opinion based than factual. I am no more interested in reading ... Read More
Rating:  - From Christian To Skeptic
My experiences were not at all that dissimilar to the author's.
As I tried to defend Christianity from critics I started studying apologetics. At first I did this to defend my cherished faith, however, the more I studied, the more I became dissatisfied with the answers Christians gave to defend their faith.
Slowly and almost a little bit reluctantly, I started seeing clearly the errors of Theism and starting embracing atheism.
This book is the most sensible, well ... Read More
Rating:  - A Basic Primer For Non-Believers
I found the the first 6 chapters slightly disappointing. Not because they aren't well-written or thoughtful, but because they are pretty basic stuff for non-theists who have a lot of exposure to these arguments.
However, chapters 7-10 are some of the most outstanding arguments and writings I've heard to date on their subjects. I'm not going to go into detail, but chapter 8, "The Myth of Hell" is an astoundingly perceptive and pursuasive discussion on the subject of the Christian belief in ... Read More
Rating: - Good but dry in places
The author knows his subject. He also knows how to reply to the silly statements and beliefs of creationists and those who believe in fairy tales. But I found his writing in some places a bit dry and tiresome compared to other writers on this subject. Of course, he takes a different route and his book is not meant to compete with the other books. He takes a very educated and scientific view of all things and generally disproves creationism among other things. He takes no prisoners in his view of his opposition ... Read More
Rating: - Exceeded all of my expectations...
I've been questioning relgion for quite some time, but never really labeled myself as an atheist. This book is intended as a specific rebuttal to the creative design 'science' promoted by religiously influenced schools. Not only does it wonderfully refute creative design with solid scientific arguements, it also points out many contradictions within the bible on various topics.
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