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Title: Atheist Universe Chapter 2 Interview with an Atheist
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| Atheist Universe Chapter 2 Interview with an Atheist by David Mills Clear and simple | | Ever get into a debate with a creationist? This book explains the flaws in their arguments and logic in a clear, concise, and simple way. This book easily moves the debate from 'How can you NOT believe in God?" to "How CAN you believe in God?" without the belittling or browbeating typically found in this debate. | | Atheist Universe Chapter 2 Interview with an Atheist by David Mills Great Start To Reading About Atheism | It seems most books on atheism have authors who tackle the subject from the perspective of the field they came from such as biology, philosophy, anthropology, etc. This can lead to sometimes dry or slightly confusing passages. This author strives to keep the terms simple and there were only a couple of places in the book where I went back to re-read something to make sure I understood an analogy. In addition to a great discussion of atheism throughout the book, you also get famous quotes, a give-and-take interview about atheism, and a whole section talking about the Intelligent Design movement and how it is really just Creationism with a new coat of paint.
If you are someone who is curious about atheism and thinking about learning more about it, this is an excellent first step. And no you shouldn't have to hide it under your mattress...because it means you care about the possible answers to some of the big questions. Researching and thinking beats out blindly following one way or another out of tradition every time. | | Atheist Universe Chapter 2 Interview with an Atheist by David Mills Excellent Read | | This book is an excellent read to anyone who is new to atheism. It is easy to read and understand. | | Atheist Universe Chapter 2 Interview with an Atheist by David Mills A Very Good Book | I really enjoyed this book. It is well written and concise. Why I would be willing to wager that even the most ardent believer could understand this book. I also enjoyed the highlighted quotes from famous nonbelievers.
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rmw | | Atheist Universe Chapter 2 Interview with an Atheist by David Mills A Fun, Fun Book. Hard to put down. | I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A good read from a calm rational skeptic and atheist. The arguments against Creationism, Intelligent Design, and Biblical silliness were concise and even-handed. As I read more books concerning theological fallacies, as well as the Creationist/ID vs. Evolution debate, I appreciate the similar arguments the various atheists present. I like to consider myself well-informed, and repetition of ideas is a good way to do it. These arguments, which oppose the IDers, such as the complexity of the eye, the bacterial flagellum, and the usefulness of `half of a wing', become clearer to me after repeated exposure to varying perspectives. He adds his own thoughts, facts, and observations into the mix, keeping the topic fresh.
Mr. Mills offers some concise and persuasive details pertaining to the geologic column of sedimentary rock and the fossil record. He gives a nice rebuttal of the Creationists argument concerning the Cambrian Explosion.
He describes the physics of the universe and its origin in just 12 pages. This is too brief to offer a lot of depth, but is a swift overview of Stephen Hawkins' (and others) description of 'vacuum fluctuation.' After reading Victor Stengers' excellent physics-heavy book, "God: The Failed Hypothesis"(highly recommended), this quick recap made a lot of sense.
Mr. Mills, in this brief (a bit too brief for me. I was so enjoying the read) 272 page book, tackles not inlythe Creationist/ID/young earth arguments, but offers his insights into Miracles, the myth of hell, even Internet Porn.
Still, my favorite chapter was the Chapter One, titled, Interview with an Atheist. He comes across as very open, modest, and intellectually honest.
The layout and editing was tight. Overall, this is a very satisfying read.
| | Atheist Universe Chapter 2 Interview with an Atheist by David Mills Product Description | | Is there really a God? Or does God exist only in our heads? Is the Bible truly God's Word, or a jumble of fanciful myths? The world's best-selling book on atheism is showcased here in digital audio, read by the author, David Mills. An atheist for thirty years, Mills argues that God is unnecessary to explain the universe and life's diversity, organization and beauty. This acclaimed audio presentation is your front-row ticket to mankind's most enthralling debate. 'Atheist Universe' rebuts every argument ever offered to "prove" God's existence and the Bible's credibility — arguments from logic, common sense, Christian apologetics, philosophy, ethics, history, and up-to-the-minute science. This controversial CD highlights Chapter 2, "Interview with an Atheist," the book's most popular, comprehensive, entertaining and most-quoted evidence for atheism. |
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