Baptized Atheist

De: David Smalley, David Eller

Narrado por: David C. Smalley

"As a firm believer, I began having doubts. Doubts about faith, and doubts about believers not asking questions. I embarked on a journey to get closer to God. Perhaps I became too close. What I saw changed my life forever."

This new audio version comes with a few extras and the author's rants.

©2010 David C. Smalley (P)2012 David C. Smalley

Thorough!

His perspective cannot be ignored. Definitely thought provoking and promotes conversation. I finally have a term for answers that don't really explain anything but just bring on more questions; "Circular Reasoning". Thank you, David.

Not to Convert, but to Explain

David’s journey is both a tragedy and a victory. Here, he recalls what it was like to lose his faith and then discover it was no loss at all.

Regardless of your stance on religion, Baptized Atheist can be appreciated for its honesty and humility as you’re walked step-by-step through David’s thought process and his search for God.

A Journey About Religion That Everyone Can Take!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book is giving you a chance to view a journey of research and thought provoking questions on religion. This is great, because you won't have to take those years out of your life to get the same answers whether you agree or not with the outcomes. I liked it so much, I bought the paperback as well.

What did you like best about this story?

My favorite part was during a debate in a church and asked a the room full of people what can a god see? He then tells a story that will effect you in ways each person may experience differently. It has changed how I see the world.

Plus, there is one other part I have to mention. He discusses an analogy of religion that I have not heard of before, but is amazingly accurate. It is about a "Coin in the Field." That really hit home for me. Even my friends were impressed with this idea when we discussed it at a lunch today.

What about David C. Smalley???s performance did you like?

He is a sincere and caring person. You want to befriend him wether you agree with what he is saying or not. He speaks to everyone with great courteousness and respect. I found that it makes me want to treat people better if I am ever in these situations again.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

This is one journey, you won't have to take alone.

Any additional comments?

I don't usually get moved by a book in a way that makes me want to evaluate who I really am and make changes for the better right now. This one did that for me. I am grateful and I plan on living everyday of my life with more urgency and respect for others.

this Audiobook

It was outstanding in every way. I wish he would write more
as well as read more...
Thank you... Keep up the good fight brother

Another solid coming out of religion story

What does David C. Smalley bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I always enjoy when an author reads they're own book, you feel like the words are getting the proper emphasis, that may be missed by another. The beginning of this story reminds me much of my own, though I do not publicly debate, and have yet to find or create an organization that may benefit from my specific skill set to benefit skepticism and disillusionment with religions.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Drummer to Debater - Finding reality through submersion in woo.

Shine on Mr. Smalley.

David Smalley's story is wonderfully told, by the author himself, in such a honest and genuine manner. The research that he conducted and shares in this book is quite telling and very interesting. It definitely exceeded my expectations and (for me) truly over delivered...What a great book!

It’s so good!

The questions / answers in this book gave me a different perspective on life. I really enjoyed it and I’ve listened to it twice now

Easy read, with compelling content.

Would you consider the audio edition of Baptized Atheist to be better than the print version?

I have read a lot of books like this, as I have been on the same journey as the author, and gone through the same difficulties and challenges, and found the same light at the end of the tunnel, so reviewing it is somewhat biased as I found myself nodding and agreeing all the way.

It's an easy read, and delivered in a less aggressive and less frmal way that many others, and I enjoyed that. Sometimes these books are too apologetic (e.g. Why I believed) and sometimes to critical to put people off (e.g. God is Not Great or The God Delusion) and I found this had a good balance between both sides.

Thanks for writing this and getting it off your chest in a compelling and real way.

Should be required reading before every baptism!

What did you love best about Baptized Atheist?

its fun informative and relatable nature

What did you like best about this story?

It was so informative and eye opening

Which scene was your favorite?

Genisis

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Any additional comments?

This was my first audio book. what a great choice it was.

Great read !!!

David Smalley is a great example of an open minded atheist and his thoughtful way of approaching the topic was instrumental in my search for answers