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They Lied to Us First: Reclaiming Truth Beyond the Bible and the Quran is a bold and unflinching exploration of how colonial religions reshaped African spirituality, identity, and cultural memory. In this revolutionary work, Zeamie Emanuel dismantles centuries of theological programming and reveals how Christianity and Islam were used not only to control land and labor—but to colonize the very soul. Drawing on historical context, spiritual philosophy, and cultural critique, this book exposes the roots of ideas like “eternal rest,” “fornication,” “sin,” and “salvation,” ...

Another dynamic collection of contemporary essays on Humanism, Religion and Nature by former minister and chaplain Chris Highland selected from his weekly "Highland Views" columns in the Asheville Citizen-Times. Friendly Freethinker follows the publication of A Freethinker's Gospel and Broken Bridges, each presenting provocative perspectives on faith and freethought in a fractured world. Positive, incisive, hopeful and helpful, essays include "Can We Talk About Religious Supremacy?," "Having Difficult Conversations without Destroying Relationships," "Battling Bullies in Boyhood and Beliefs,...

For more writings by Mike Dobbins visit his Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/MikeDobbins Today's atheists should welcome this book with open arms. After all, if they insist on criticizing religious beliefs they should have no qualms with examining their own. Readers will soon discover it’s amazing what logic and reason can do when you apply them to atheism. Rather than being grounded in sound reasoning, atheism is awash in wishful thinking with no scientific evidence to support it. Many young atheists of today would be shocked to learn the disbelief they’ve invested so much energy ...

Across the globe, deity belief and engagement in organised religions is waning and secularism is on the rise in nearly every country and religion. Despite this, there are many profitable aspects and structures that religions have created and refined over the centuries which may be useful in an ever-secularising world. This book looks at some of the most recent data from surveys across the globe and makes suggestions as to what we need to consider to enable us to become more unified secular societies. Due to the numerous small colour graphs and charts, this book is best read on a tablet/iPad...

People are constantly judged for their sexual choices, their frequency of sexual activity, their selection of partners, and their decisions regarding birth control, and much of this judgment stems from the element of culture perhaps most preoccupied with sex: religion. Focusing principally on Christianity, What the Bible Really Does (and Doesn't Say) about Sex examines the arguments religious moralizers and sanctimonious politicians make to condone or condemn certain sexual practices and lifestyles.

Throughout human history religions have been a staggeringly powerful force in the hearts and minds of their adherents and in society as a whole. They have moved men and women to inspiring acts of bravery and spurred the creation of some of the most sublime works of art, and arguably have been pivotal in the creation of stable societies and the social order we see today. At the same time, though, they have also been responsible for some of the most heinous atrocities ever committed.

A Skeptic Challenges a Christian is a fictional conversation between a rigorous skeptic and a Christian. The skeptic raises numerous, demanding challenges, including, "How do you know God exists? Hasn't science disproven God and religion? Isn't the resurrection just a legend? Why would a good God allow suffering and evil?" This book is designed for the layperson. It covers a wide range of commonly asked questions posed to those who believe in God. This book is perfect for individuals and small groups.

Au fil de son témoignage, atypique et émouvant, Guillaume aborde les grandes questions philosophiques qui l’ont amené à croire en Dieu. Il n’esquive aucun sujet: la moralité, la relation entre foi et science, le surnaturel, le problème du mal, la fiabilité de la Bible... Avec une rigueur intellectuelle exceptionnelle, une authenticité remarquable et un humour pétillant, il emmène le lecteur dans ses propres questionnements et ses surprenantes découvertes.

This personal story about a spiritual journey away from Christianity is an honest examination of what we can know about God. Popular religious beliefs and practices are challenged, with potential new information for those who may be questioning their faith. After formal academic study of religion, Baptist minister David Ramsey became agnostic and left the ministry altogether. In this book, he shares how his search for truth led to personal doubts about the foundation of Christianity, the resurrection of Jesus, and eventually the very existence of God.

Embark on a transformative journey from unwavering atheism to a deeply profound connection with 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.' Dive into this candid journey, where the author unravels the intricate tapestry of doubt, reflection, and eventual transformation, dismantling long-held convictions and sculpting a renewed worldview. As a rigorous to evidence-based logic, the author viewed the universe through a lens of scientific rationality, attributing occurrences that believers might label 'miracles' to mere statistical probabilities.

A new group of Americans is challenging the reign of the Religious Right. Today, nearly one in five Americans are nonbelievers - a rapidly growing group at a time when traditional Christian churches are dwindling in numbers - and they are flexing their muscles like never before. Yet we still see almost none of them openly serving in elected office, while Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and many others continue to loudly proclaim the myth of America as a Christian nation.

Richard A. Conn, Jr. demonstrates why all parents who value science and reason can help stop the centuries-old practice of religious indoctrination and offers advice on how to encourage children to discover the world and their place in it for themselves. Only by teaching them that we are in this world together and have a limited time to live can we truly enable them to flourish and build a peaceful world - not just for their generation but for the future.

In this day of fast travel, instant social media gratification, and scientific developments, there is a rise in immorality, corruption, and disbelief in God. I give you some rational arguments about God and his existence. It is short, concise, and is for anyone who is searching for the purpose of life.

In this book, we explore the belief in naturalism as an atheistic worldview grounded in our best understanding of the world and reality. We delve into the concept of moral naturalism, which allows us to evaluate ethical principles and behaviors based on the natural world and the well-being of sentient beings.

Believing in a religion is a personal commitment. Unfortunately, this personal commitment often requires followers to recruit others. Religious people have been known to push their beliefs onto others; many religions even require it. This places substantial pressure on us who don’t believe. You may have found yourself in a church pew on Sunday simply to avoid the argument. By applying science, reason, logic, psychology, and the experiences of atheist defenders worldwide, this book will help you stand your ground. Throughout this book, you’re presented with several of the most common ...

The Evolution of Creationism is a compelling exploration of the enduring conflict between evolutionary science and creationist ideology. From the initial reactions to Darwin’s On the Origin of Species to the modern legal battles over science education, this book delves into the historical, cultural, and political forces shaping the debate. Through detailed analysis of key events—such as the Huxley-Wilberforce debate, the Scopes Trial, and contemporary Intelligent Design movements—this book exposes the shifting strategies of creationists and the scientific responses that have countered...

In Evidence Considered: A Response to Evidence for God, Glenton Jelbert seeks to explore and test the arguments advanced by apologists and ultimately show why none of them persuade him. As a former Christian, Jelbert handles the topic with sensitivity. He examines the evidence for God, by responding to a series of 50 essays by Christian apologists. These essays were written by 37 different authors and collected together by William Dembski and Michael Licona in Evidence for God: 50 Arguments for Faith from the Bible, History, Philosophy and Science.

This essential guide to coming out as a non-believer has been written to make it easier for atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, and non-believers of all ages and backgrounds to be open about their non-religiosity while minimizing the negative interactions in familial, social, and professional circles. As a survival guide for non-believers who wish to come out, this book provides advice and resources for those interested in publically rejecting religious dogma as well as real stories from non-believers who have experienced coming out.

In this personal, witty, and timely book, New York Times best-selling author Thomas Cathcart takes listeners on a journey into belief and unbelief and leads them through to the other side. Drawing from deep philosophical and theological wells, There Is No God and Mary Is His Mother demonstrates the meaningfulness of being a Christian in a secular age.

A priest and a dying atheist engage in a final dialogue. Reason vs. faith, and in the end...