50 great myths about atheism by Blackford, Russell, 1954-, Schüklenk, Udo instant download

50 great myths about atheism by Blackford, Russell, 1954-, Schüklenk, Udo instant download

1 online resource (vii, 274 pages) :, Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating volume bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments on every page. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name. An accessible yet scholarly commentary on hot-button issues in the debate over religious beliefTeaches critical thinking skills through detailed, rational argumentObjectively considers each myth on its meritsIncludes a history of atheism and its advocates, an appendix detailing, Includes bibliographical references and index, Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; What is Atheism?; Why Bother About Myths?; Drawing the Lines; Do These Myths Actually Exist?; How Did We Decide What Myths are Worth Investigating?; Are We Picking Easy Targets?; Have We Defeated Theism?; Chapter 1 What is Atheism?; Myth 1 Atheism is Just Another Type of Religion; Myth 2 But the Courts Recognize Atheism as a Religion; Myth 3 Atheists Believe in God but are in Denial; Myth 4 Atheists are Certain There is No God; Myth 5 Atheists Hate or are Angry with God, Myth 6 Atheism is a Rebellion Against God's AuthorityMyth 7 Atheists See No Good in Religion; Myth 8 No Atheist Believes in Anything Supernatural; Myth 9 It Makes No Sense for an Atheist to Practice Any Kind of Religion; Myth 10 Atheists Worship False Gods (Satan, Money, Materialism, ~etc.); Chapter 2 Atheist Living; Myth 11 Atheism Robs Life of Meaning and Purpose; Myth 12 Atheism is Depressing; Myth 13 Atheists Have No Sense of Humor; Myth 14 Atheists Don't Appreciate Some of the Greatest Works of Art; Myth 15 There is no Christmas in Atheist Families, Myth 16 Atheists Don't Appreciate the Beauty and Perfection of God's CreationMyth 17 Atheists Fear Death (More than Others); Myth 18 Atheists Turn to God When Death is Near; Myth 19 There are no Atheists in Foxholes; Chapter 3 Atheism, Ethics, and…