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Philip Stahl (Author)
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May 17, 2007
Atheism: A Beginner’s Handbook is a basic introduction to why atheists think and act the way they do. In particular, what factors drive their unbelief, and why is the phrase “atheist morality” not an oxymoron.

Recent surveys have shown atheists to be the least trusted group in the nation, despite the fact that atheists espouse the use of reason in determining acceptance of claims. So why is reason so distrusted, and how did the atheist come to be seen in a negative light?

Until these questions are addressed, the U.S. will remain a highly polarized nation along both cultural and political lines. This we cannot afford, nor can we afford closing the popular mind to what atheism is about. This book makes a major effort toward casting much needed light on atheist thinking, and how the position of unbelief in a God or gods is arrived at on the basis of diligently applying scientific principles and reason.

The book is not about “converting” anyone toward an atheist mindset. Instead, it is more about shining a light onto the basis for atheist thought and logic. For the novice, a blueprint is provided for living authentically in a religious culture.


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About the Author

Mr. Stahl has been an atheist for over 25 years and has written dozens of articles on atheism in major newspapers. He’s also engaged in numerous one –on- one debates with priests, ministers. He lives in Colorado and enjoys hiking, computer chess, writing science fiction and GO.

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  • Paperback: 142 pages
  • Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (May 17, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0595427375
  • ISBN-13: 978-0595427376
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,916,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars awesome read!, November 4, 2010
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This is a really good how to on living the Atheist worldview. The thinking exercises where helpful. one of the things I liked was that it was not a long read. I think religionist should read it to better understand Atheism. A short history of Atheism would have been nice.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Atheism: A beginner's handbook, January 7, 2008
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This book had a lot of good information in it about Atheism the reason I gave it four stars was because of the equations. I prefer books that use reason rather then scientific equations and diagrams but if that is your thing this book has some of that too. If you really want scientific reading I would suggest,"The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins. If you like books based on reason then I would suggest "Natural Atheism" by David Eller. If you are a Christian and are questioning your faith I would suggest,"Like Rolling Uphill" by Dianna Narciso or "Losing Faith in Faith" by Dan Barker.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Athism: For Beginner's, June 2, 2008
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Different styles of writing appeal to different people. For example, I really liked "Atheism Explained: From Folly to Philosophy." I enjoyed "Atheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian Fundamentalism." And I kind of liked, "The Path or Reason: A Philosophy of Nonbelief." But "Atheism: A Beginner's Handbook:" it was interesting but I did not like the style so much.
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Inside This Book (learn more)
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
atheist mindset, course unbelievers
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Beginner's Handbook, Myths About Atheists, Logical Fallacies Used, Paul Kurtz, Free Inquiry, New York, Pascal Boyer, The Three Biggest Challenges, Catholic Church, Carl Sagan, Blessed Virgin, Michael Persinger, New Testament, Roman Catholic, Bohm's Holomovement, Prometheus Books, Big Bang, Dirac Ether, Spinoza's God, Richard Dawkins, Universal Mind, Atheists Aren't the Media's Darlings, George Smith, Perverse Master, Sam Harris
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