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RussBLib

(9,666 posts) Sat Oct 10, 2015, 11:00 AM Oct 2015

Fighting God - new book by David Silverman

Last edited Sat Oct 10, 2015, 11:37 AM - Edit history (1)

David is President of American Atheists

The book sounds great. I'll be looking for it at the library. If it's really good, I'll buy it. Looks like it will be published December 1, 2015. A great way to celebrate the mythological "birth" of Christ.

Here's the blurb on Amazon.com

Fighting God is a firebrand manifesto from one of the most recognizable faces of atheism. In his book, Silverman-a walking, talking atheist billboard known for his appearances on Fox News-discusses the effectiveness, ethics and impact of the in-your-face-atheist who refuses to be silent.

Silverman argues that religion is more than just wrong: it is malevolent and does not deserve our respect. It is our duty to be outspoken and do what we can to bring religion down. Examining the mentality, methods and issues facing the firebrand atheist, Silverman presents an overwhelming argument for firebrand atheism and reveals:

- All religion is cafeteria religion and almost all agnostics are atheists.
- American society grants religion a privileged status, despite the intentions of the Founding Fathers.
- Christian politicians have adversely (and un-Constitutionally) affected our society with regard to science, health, women's rights, and gay rights.
- The notion of "atheist Jews" is a lie forced on us by religion.
- It is not "Islamophobia" to observe dangerous teachings and disproportionate violence in Islam.
- Atheists are slowly but surely winning the battle.

Fighting God is a provocative, unapologetic book that takes religion to task and will give inspiration to non-believers and serve as the ultimate answer to apologists.

Amazon link.

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Fighting God - new book by David Silverman (Original Post) RussBLib Oct 2015 OP

Excellent! In particular, this bit: mr blur Oct 2015 #1

Atheists are slowly but surely winning the battle. Cartoonist Oct 2015 #2

While Enlightenment has not enjoyed the exponential growth like technology... cleanhippie Oct 2015 #5

Thank you for the heads up. Pre-ordered on Amazon. Binkie The Clown Oct 2015 #3

you guilted me into it RussBLib Oct 2015 #4

mr blur

(7,753 posts)

1. Excellent! In particular, this bit:

Reply to RussBLib (Original post)

Sat Oct 10, 2015, 11:30 AM

Oct 2015

Silverman argues that religion is more than just wrong: it is malevolent and does not deserve our respect. It is our duty to be outspoken and do what we can to bring religion down

(cue whining from religionistas and apologists about how unfair it all is and how persecuted they are - we just don't respect them!)

Cartoonist

(7,531 posts)

2. Atheists are slowly but surely winning the battle.

Reply to RussBLib (Original post)

Sat Oct 10, 2015, 12:37 PM

Oct 2015

I agree, especially the slowly part. Still, it is going in one direction. None of this pendulum stuff. Eventually the whole world will wise up and become a better place. No longer a need to Imagine, it is happening.