Rather, it offers an atheist view on life, the universe, ethics, the sense of life, and truth. An illustrious collection of irreverent thoughts hardcover june 12, 2007 by joan konner author. The one theology book all atheists really should read. To be an atheist, one need only be able to laugh when such obvious nonsense is offered as being divine truth. For some reason we assume the bible is boring and that it has little to say to us, about us or about the world. The new atheist movements books as hard as they are to swallow is good books to have under your belt as a christian.
The most dangerous book that never existed minois, georges, weiss, lys ann on. As such, anyone who denies yahweh as the true god is an atheist from a biblical perspective. I have been atheist agnostic my whole life but now wish to read the bible. Nearly killed for his beliefs, a man examines himself and our world. My intent is to get a good understanding of its concepts and ideas to better serve my life and understanding of the christian world. The complete texts of the bible, quran, and book of mormon, with annotations from a skeptics point of view. Criticism of the bible is an interdisciplinary field of study concerning the factual accuracy of the claims and the moral tenability of the commandments made in the bible, the holy book of christianity. Carries books, booklets, bumper stickers, and videos on atheist and freethought topics. Atheists on the bible february 15, 2020 randal the tentative apologist no comments heres one big problem that atheists have with the bible. Profile a former atheist who has served jehovah faithfully for the past 50 years.
It also discusses the history, the functioning, the tenets, the diversity, the benefits, and the liabilities of the major world religions. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Atheists pick their favorite bible verses bible gateway blog. Let go of religion and all its practices and rituals if you want to style yourself an atheist. Faith, however, is not something atheists like to claim as the basis of adhering to. Contrast this with camille paglia, an art critic and an atheist. Rather, one must act as if they believe in the true, personal god to not be equated with atheism. 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. Most of the books about atheism is about bashing believers which is another topic.
The 10 best books for skeptics of christianity in 2020. Oct 01, 2008 this post contains affiliate links, and i receive small commissions for purchases made through these links. Good responses will do you well in your own witnessing. When the atheist complains, ask him to logically explain the existence of the universe. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Religious people study the bible to interpret a metaphysical view of reality. It is for the reader to discern what makes sense and what doesnt make sense. This list is not in any specific order all 10 books are educational, entertaining and effective at communicating the atheist position. The atheist bible is a book of quotes from athiests, doubters, and what appears to also be deists and theists expressing issues with organized religion. Minoiss compelling account sheds muchneeded light on the power of atheism, the threat of blasphemy, and the persistence. I also did not understand why god had not put an end to poverty and injustice or why so many religious people do not practice what the bible says.
To treat the bible like a perfect and complete transmission of divine will should be. Nov 09, 2016 understanding the bible explains many of the memes of western civilization, and it provides symbolic keys for communicating with people of faith. The making of an atheist confirms these biblical truths and describes the moral and psychological dynamics involved in the abandonment of faith. Humanists are atheists who subscribe to the human rights, democracy, science, freedom of.
The concept of prohibiting books is silly, all knowledge from both sides of the spectrum are viable sources. For each and every inspirational passage that finds its way into pulpits and needlepoint pillows, half a. Responding to atheist statements about the bible the bible is full of contradictions. We have a literal book filled with the word of god. The atheists bible is the first book of the sound bite library, which also includes you dont have to be buddhist to know nothing and the book of i. My new book pop atheist bible expositors is now available in paperback and kindle ebook versions, be sure to see here first for my special offer to save you some money. While the atheist list and our top100 list dont claim to be representative of all atheists or all bible readers, the differences between the lists are noteworthy. Different from a number of other books, it does not. Based on the title alone, one might surmise that it is an epic treatise on atheism. This may also give us some ideas as to how atheists and agnostics could palatably read biblical texts.
A preeminent scientist and the worlds most prominent atheist asserts the irrationality of belief in god and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society, from the crusades to 911. I am not an atheist, and almost did not buy the book because of the name of the book, but really the book would follow several groups of people, and not just. Im sure if james reads this post he will shout from the rooftops, i believe every word in the bible. Dividing the books of the bible into categories as seen below may be helpful in. Your favorite atheist books believe, delusion, christ. Their books include critiques of the bible, lists of biblical contradictions, and so on.
Most inclusively, atheism is the absence of belief that any deities exist. Stop saying the bible is a 2,000yearold book youtube. I never needed a book a book about atheism because atheism can be summarized in one sentence. 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. Science fiction writer isaac asimov calls the bible the most potent force for atheism ever conceived and many atheists agree.
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. Nov 24, 2015 the atheist voice provides a platform for discussion for atheist leaders, authors, bloggers, activists, and everybody else who is passionate about atheism, and secularism. Saying the bible is full of contradictions does not mean it is so. Biblical criticism syllabus text at end of syllabus syllabus for atheist scholars class ninefailures of the christian bible. Gospels, the first four books of the new testament, which appear to be biographies of jesus. Your favorite atheist books believe, delusion, christ, bible. 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 punish people who sought it. I would recommend reading proverbs, as its prevalent in culture. I was a young teen when i realized there was no god. In the same vein, read the short book of ecclesiastes. But most people are only familiar with that carefully handpicked sampler of inspiring passages from the bible. Heres what she says about the bible, the bible is a masterpiece. For each and every inspirational passage that finds its way into pulpits. Since an atheist is a person who has dismissed the person of god, why would he care about the writings of god a being whom he believes does not exist.
One such book is the bible handbook, listed in the reading list. One question frequently asked by those just discovering atheism is, what books would you recommend to someone just beginning to explore atheism. The bible is one of the greatest works produced in the world. Covering new atheism, atheism, morality, religious origins, myths and parallel beliefs, history and philosophy. Endorsements the making of an atheist is a helpful book that introduces the reader to. He talks about why religion angers him, the power of philosophy and his mane of hair. The portable atheist will speak to you and engage you every step of the way. Bruce, the atheist talks to james, the pastor, about the bible.
The main reason for the survival of religion is not a desire to live a better life, but our fear of death, says the atheist author. The atheist bible michael leamy view on amazon this is an atheism themed novel. The bible was written over the course of about 1450 b. I have read the bible through a couple of times and have studied it deeply. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Dividing the books of the bible into categories as seen below may be helpful in determining which books meet your interests.
Apart from that, however, the bible is remarkably liberal about the distribution of books quite possibly because the printing press was invented only in 1440. So, the bible does speak of atheists in many places. Of course, people write books, teach at universities, and accomplish many marvelous things, but none are equipped to describe reality beyond our three or four dimensions or to know what inhabits the other side of the universe. All bible quotes from the authorized king james version of the bible new york. To him, the bible would be, at minimum, inconsequential, and at.
Moral and ethical guidance either weak or negative. Moreover, since he couldnt as an atheist swear an oath to god on the bible, he wasnt permitted to testify in his own defense. American atheists is pleased to offer a variety of items to show off your atheist pride and a collection of books on atheism published by american atheist press and others. Theres no shortage of books criticizing portions of the bible andor taking a thematic approach, but im not aware of anything as straightforward and comprehensive as the sab in book form.
It takes an incredible amount of faith to be an atheist. Who in the world needs a book to become an atheist. Furthermore, it is unclear what book dawkins is talking about, though he is surely alluding to the bible with a prejudicial conjecture about the timing. Atheism and atheists atheists reject belief in the supernatural. Smith coauthored the book theism, atheism and big bang cosmology with william lane craig. As i am considering the bible as an important social document an influential collection of ancient. An illustrious collection of irreverent thoughts konner, joan on. What are the best scriptures to witness to an atheist friend. So why should atheists, agnostics, the zunchurched, and any other nonchristian group take notice of the bible. The bible read in a condescending voice by a 14 year old. New book popatheist bible expositors true freethinker.
The treatise of the three impostors set a record for advance publicitybefore it was finally published, intellectuals accused one another of writing it for nearly half a millennium. Apr 14, 2015 robert, the bible is a difficult book to understand when you first read it. Long considered to be the perfect word of god by devout christians and the jewish parts by devout jews, scholars and scientists have endeavored for centuries to scrutinise the. Specifically, few of the atheist choices appear near the top of the top100 verses list. This book describes a world view without gods and without the supernatural.
Let us know if you would like us to add more books like this. In the beginning so i think the first page of the bible is as good as place as any to begin. Unmasking the religion of those who say there is no god thomas nelson, 2018. A book that carries the title of the atheists bible sure sounds interesting. From militant atheist to servant of god 2015 yearbook. A secular bible, the philosopher sets out his manifesto for rational thought. Atheism for dummies dale mcgowan 111850920x 97811185092.
Therefore, since there are no proofs for atheism s truth and there are no proofs that there is no god, the atheist must hold his position by faith. The one theology book all atheists really should read news the. The atheist bible is similar to the quotable atheist, except it is organized into sections parodying bible sections. The book features richard dawkins, christopher hitchens, sam harris, dan barker, and neil degrasse tyson. A compelling new work makes the case that most modern arguments against belief are attacking the wrong god. Bruce, the atheist talks to james, the pastor about the bible, a fictitious conversation between former evangelical pastor bruce gerencser and a fundamentalist pastor.
In a highly readable format, the book provides compelling evidence for the truth of the bible and christianitys claims. As a young man, i was disillusioned by the hatefilled history of religion. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. All proceeds will go to keeping the atheist republic website up and running. Wikipedia has the following in a broad sense, the rejection of belief in the existence of deities. Elbert hubbard this chapter concludes the atheist bible. Would an atheist feel prohibited from reading the bible, just because heshe isnt a proponent. 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. They seem to be the material that lay skeptics most often go to to defend their skepticism. Bible verses about atheism atheists are some of the most religious and faithful people ever. Peter watson also includes a list of important secular minds in his book, the age of atheists. Georges minoiss timely and elegant study the atheists bible is a landmark addition to both the history of ideas and the history of the book.
In all of the following, i refers to the author of this book, fabian m. The atheist position is very difficult, if not impossible, to prove since it is an attempt to prove a negative. With 500 pages, it is one of the largest works on atheism. The following books are a great start for anyone interested in learning more about atheism.
For atheists, agnostics, and fans of religious stupidity by. My new book popatheist bible expositors is now available in paperback and kindle ebook versions, be sure to see here first for my special offer to save you some money. In other words, the atheist would need to be god to deny his existence. In a narrower sense, atheism is specifically the position that there are no deities. Chapter 1 of genesis is probably the best known part of the bible and most people could tell you that its about how god created the world in seven days. For most atheist its much more than just bible verses that has turned them atheist. 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. Failures of the christian bible violence, errors in science, mathematics, etc. However, it is generally unconcerned with whether one believes in the existence of a god.
One of the arguments that atheists often use in religious debates is that we shouldnt trust what the bible says because its a 2,000yearold book. The best books on atheism five books expert recommendations. Nonreligious people study the bible to understand the evolution of human thought. Links to atheist related books, shirts and movies and other atheism related products are affiliate links.
The most unnecessary book in the bible to be honest, i dont see the point of the first and second book of chronicles. Apr 10, 2020 does he really believe every word in the bible is pure and true. Concerning atheism and the bible, atheists and skeptics have been disputing the reliability of the bible for centuries, but the bibles reliability remains firm and the evidence for its reliability keeps increasing. Which bible books should i read, and which are just. An atheist reads the bible the bible is probably the most influential book on western civilisation and is the foundation of the worlds largest and most powerful religion. The atheist bible describes an atheist view on life, the universe, and everything. Feb 25, 2020 youre not talking about reading for pleasure or information or even reading what happen to be godfree books. This is one of the ways readers can support atheist revolution. Straight from gods mouth to my ear and heart what follows is how a conversation between bruce, the atheist, and james, the pastor might have gone. Looking for the best book books about how the bible came about selection process, historians views of who actually wrote each book, etc. The one theology book all atheists really should read what if most modern arguments against religious belief have been attacking the wrong god all along. 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, physcopath.