Baptized Atheist [Paperback]

David Smalley (Author), David Eller (Author), Frank R. Zindler (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 2010

You've always believed because it was the right thing to do, but you have questions that your religious leaders and prayers have not yet answered. You've always had thoughts in the back of your mind that you would never actually say because it's taboo to question your religion. I understand because I've been there. This book is for you. I asked the questions you were never supposed to. What I found changed my life forever.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Peter Abelard once said, "Through doubt we are lead to inquiry; through inquiry we are lead to truth." That certainly is true in the case of David Smalley. His account of his struggles to retain his faith while being honest with his logic will resonate with many younger people in America. --American Atheist Press

About the Author

A musician, artist, and technologist, David Smalley is a father, blogger, and freethinking author for the next generation of reason.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: American Atheist Press (October 10, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578840082
• ISBN-13: 978-1578840083
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,902,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Journey Worth Taking! June 12, 2012

By Donovan Baker

Format:Audible Audio Edition

I just finished this on audio and it was an absolute adventure! The entire book is a wonderful journey as you get to see what it is like for someone to go on quest to find out if just believing in something is enough. If you have ever questioned your faith and wanted to know what it would be like if you researched it for yourself, this is the book for you. This person devotes so much time to finding out what is right and wrong in his beliefs that it's a real treat to sit back and watch it all unfold. You may learn enough from this book to either inspire you to research your beliefs on your own or come to realize that Mr. Smalley has already done it for you. The "Coin in the Field" analogy of religion was so spot on, I don't think anything has ever struck me as well as that did. This book really hits home.

2 of 12 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars A shallow argument for unbelief October 27, 2012

By Bruce

Format:Audible Audio Edition

This book reminded me of a line from Billy Madison "Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.". That being said, I am using it as a resource in teaching my young children about atheism. The arguments in the book are simple but represent the type of argumentation that are better fleshed out by Hitchens, Dennett and Harris. So, I would recommended this book as a kind of atheism 101 to teach children (in my case, 10 & 12 year old boys) what atheist believe before moving onto the more well developed (tho equally flawed) arguments of the Four Horsemen.