"A widely admired writer on religion celebrates agnosticism as the most vibrant, engaging--and ultimately the most honest--stance toward the mysteries of existence,"--Amazon.com.

Presents excerpts on the subject of religion from the writings of such notable non-believers as John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, Mark Twain, H. L. Mencken, Albert Einstein, Richard Dawkins, and Salman Rushdie

As the host of one of National Public Radio's most popular interview programs, Michael Krasny has spent decades leading conversations on every imaginable topic and discussing life's most important questions with the foremost thinkers of our time. Now he brings his wide-ranging knowledge and perceptive intelligence to a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of belief; and lack of belief. Many books and pundits advocate for a specific God, while...

Sir David the Bard or David was an ex-temple worker for the Mormon Church. Being a active member for 50 years, he married 6 times and bore 13 children while completing nearly 2 masters degrees at BYU. This is a compilation of his rants, raves, funny stories and crazy experiences being an ex-Mormon in a totally dominant Mormon society. His views may seem unbelievable but they are actually true and really happened to him. His stories are unique, funny,...

Deceit. Hatred. Intolerance. Mind control. Threats of eternal damnation. Sexual and psychological abuse. War and death. 911. Religion, created and promulgated by man, is a major player in these and countless other atrocities and abuses of the human body, mind and spirit. Billions remain shackled by the fears and superstitions forced upon them by religious leaders, whose only claim to authority is the one they falsely claim God has given them. True...

This book shows how close the world came to nuclear catastrophe under President Reagan and how this was prompted by what the author calls 'biblical BS'. The book begins with a brief survey for the purpose of clarifying to the reader the nature of their own religious belief. It then continues into an explanation of the pre-historic religious impulse. After defining what is meant by 'biblical BS' in chapter 3, the author looks at the topics of 'objectivity',...

My book consists of seven chapters as follows: Chapter 1 - What is Agnosticism Chapter 2 - What is Religious Faith Chapter 3 - Common Objections to the Bible Chapter 4 - The Random Cruelty of Life Chapter 5 - Assorted Quotes and Humorous Tidbits Chapter 6 - Some Noted Agnostics Chapter 7 - Quotes from Yours Truly The book explores the possibility that there is no transcendent, creative intelligence beyond the universe; that the Cosmos is all...

How To Tell If a Mormon Agrees With You. History written by their own historians, prophets, and leaders. That's completely baloney. It exposes what they really believe, and the massive hypocrisy found in most every Mormon, everywhere. This book is one in a series; It talks about Mormon wacky ways of avoiding tough questions about their doctrine, beliefs, and history written here. You will find yourself laughing out loud more than once.

This book explores the ancient and mystical history of gemstones unveiling a rich tapestry woven with cultural significance, spiritual symbolism, and a deep reverence for the Earth's treasures. For millennia, gemstones have captivated human imagination, adorning royalty, priests, and everyday individuals with their vibrant hues and perceived mystical properties. Embark on a journey through the ages reveals the profound role gemstones have played in...

Death is a taboo in most societies in the world. But what if we have got this completely wrong? What if death was not a catastrophe that it is made to be, but an essential aspect of life, rife with spiritual possibilities for transcendence? For the first time, someone is saying just that.In this unique treatise-like exposition, Sadhguru dwells extensively upon his inner experience as he expounds the more profound aspects of death that are rarely spoken...