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From ancient Greece to modern America, from short essays to long arguments, from individual lives to history and philosophy, in words reasoned quietly or
shouted loudly,
The Atheist God Would Read (or watch or listen) . . . offers a wide range of books for rational people in an often irrational world.
New titles added weekly. Plus DVDs, MP3s and more.
Added February 2010: Fiction: an eclectic selection of
novels and short stories from an atheist perspective. Come browse.
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As atheists we should do good for goodness' sake, not because a fictional God tells us to.
Apologies that this section has not been written yet. It will cover altruism - the good that atheists do for other people.
For example, the Dutch aid organisation
HIVOS (Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation) supports a wide range of sustainable projects
in Africa, Asia and Latin America with an annual budget of €1,000,000 (£880,000 /
$1,450,000).
Individual atheists are also highly active. They
form the largest group of givers on Kiva,
a website enabling the better off to assist struggling individuals,
families and communities. By October 2009 over 5,500 atheist members
had loaned over one million US dollars to over 5,500 projects across the world - more
than any other group, including Christians and other believers.
Move on to
Chapter Six: Summary
or
Chapter Seven: Beyond Religion
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Are atheists immoral?
Religion makes a strong claim to morality - only God and faith,
apparently, keep us moral.
It's a nice idea, but it's false. Religious morality is frequently harmful; only humanist values
guarantee a truly ethical approach to life.
6.1: Defining morality
What's good for us?
6.2: God's morals
... leave much to be desired
6.3: Morals and ethics
From the abstract to the actual
6.4: Sex: what is it good for?
Whatever you want it to be
6.5: God and sex
Confusion and control
6.6: Sex: a broad spectrum
Tastes vary
6.7: Sex: Tell the children
Educate and protect
6.8: Abortion
An ethical approach
6.9: Humane justice
The death penalty is immoral
6.10: Suicide and euthanasia
Dying with dignity
6.11: Recreational drugs
A moral issue?
6.12: Do good...
... for goodness' sake
6.13: Summary
Finished this chapter? Move on to
Chapter 7
Beyond Religion
How do you live when you realize that religion is false?
Do you descend into despair? Lead a life of crime and
depravity?
The opposite, actually. Atheists appear more likely to live
moral, happy lives than those who are stuck in superstition.
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If God existed, he would...
admire the beauty of a universe that he did not create
recognize that eternity is meaningless
deny both heaven and hell
disown all men and women who speak in his name
denounce the harm caused by religious "morality"
help the human race to thrive without him
If God existed, he would be an atheist.
What is the difference between science and faith?
science is certain of nothing and requires proof of everything
faith is certain of everything and requires proof of nothing
Which do you trust?
"I know there is no God"
or
"I believe there is no God"
???
Check the answer
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