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New Audio CD of Atheist Universe, July 29, 2005
This review is from: Atheist Universe Chapter 2 Interview with an Atheist (Audio CD)
I originally read the paperback version of Atheist Universe about six months ago, but I didn't post a review at that time since innumerable others had already sung the praises of this exceptional volume. I believe, however, that I am the first to review the new CD audio book version, which I purchased when it became available on Amazon last week.
The CD is read by David Mills, the author, but his manner of speaking is so natural and animated that, had I not possessed the printed book before me, I would have assumed he was speaking extemporaneously. I now understand why Mills refused to farm this job out to some hired studio actor. He does a fabulous job and is extremely persuasive in his argumentation!
The CD covers Chapter 2, "Interview with an Atheist." Mills addresses all the questions commonly posed to atheists. His "adversary" in the interview is a pleasant but intensely focused female attempting to trip Mills up. There is only one CD in the package, but it contains more meat than some 8-CD packages I've purchased for ten times the price. Interestingly, this audio CD is housed in a DVD case, so that a larger, detailed insert may accompany the CD, providing precise Track locations (minutes and seconds) of each question that is asked. This handy list of questions and answers on the CD enhanced the pleasure of listening and made it extremely easy to replay noteworthy sections -- and there were many!
I thoroughly enjoyed and learned MUCH from this CD, even though I had already read the printed version. I would highly recommend this CD for atheists, agnostics, skeptics of all flavors, and even to believers who simply want to hear an articulate spokesman defend a controversial and misunderstood position. My only complaint is that this is a highly abridged version. If you want a meticulously detailed rebuttal of Christian belief, then you'll probably want to buy the printed version. If you love audio books as I do, then this one is unique and one that you'll play over and over -- then share with friends.
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22 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
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Three Thumbs Up !!!, December 19, 2005
This review is from: Atheist Universe Chapter 2 Interview with an Atheist (Audio CD)
David Mills's direct, down to earth style of writing makes this book a must read for Freethinkers and Religionists alike. I rate this book in the same class as Dan Barker's Loosing Faith in Faith and George H. Smith's Atheism: The Case Against God.
David Miller gives us more than just the reasons why Intelligent Design belongs on a dunghill. Mr. Miller reminds us that even if one entertains the possibility of the biblical account of the origin of life then one is also obliged to accept as truth all the supernatural occurrences in the bible. Are their any sensible person today that holds as truth that:
2 Kings 13:21
A dead body is brought to life when it accidentally touches the bones of Elisha.
2 Kings 2:8
When Elijah needs to cross a river, he just smacks the water with his magic mantle and crosses on dry land
Numbers 21:6
God sends "fiery serpents" to bite his chosen people, and many of them die
Luke 11:14
People who cannot speak are possessed with devils.
Luke 13 11-16
Illnesses are caused by Satan
In light of all the other absurdities in the bible how the heck do people give any credibility to an invisible spook that spends a week creating our universe????
.......Thank you David miller and keep up the good work.
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