| Atheism Explained: From Folly to Philosophy Contributor(s): Steele, David Ramsay (Author) |
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ISBN: 0812696379 ISBN-13: 9780812696370 Publisher: Open Court OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: "Atheism Explained" explores the claims made both for and against the existence of God. On the pro side: that the wonders of the world can only be explained by an intelligent creator; that the universe had to start somewhere; telepathy, out-of-body experiences, and other paranormal phenomena demonstrate the existence of a spirit world; and that those who experience God directly provide evidence as real as any physical finding. After disputing these arguments through calm, careful criticism, author David Ramsay Steele presents the reasons why God cannot exist: monstrous, appalling evils; the impossibility of omniscience; and the senseless concept that God is a thinking mind without a brain. He also explores controversial topics such as Intelligent Design, the power of prayer, religion without God, and whether a belief in God makes people happier and healthier. Steele's rational, easy-to-understand prose helps readers form their own conclusions about this eternally thorny topic. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Atheism |
| Dewey: 211.8 |
| LCCN: 2007042691 |
| Series: Ideas Explained |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.36" W x 8.96" (1.01 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Atheism Explained explores the claims made both for and against the existence of God. On the pro side: that the wonders of the world can only be explained by an intelligent creator; that the universe had to start somewhere; telepathy, out-of-body experiences, and other paranormal phenomena demonstrate the existence of a spirit world; and that those who experience God directly provide evidence as real as any physical finding. After disputing these arguments through calm, careful criticism, author David Ramsay Steele presents the reasons why God cannot exist: monstrous, appalling evils; the impossibility of omniscience; and the senseless concept that God is a thinking mind without a brain. He also explores controversial topics such as Intelligent Design, the power of prayer, religion without God, and whether a belief in God makes people happier and healthier. Steele's rational, easy-to-understand prose helps readers form their own conclusions about this eternally thorny topic. |