Humanist and secular alternatives to religion Books

This is the first anthology ever published to feature the writings of leading eighteenth-century thinkers on the subjects of atheism, religion, freethought, and secularism. Editor S. T. Joshi has compiled notable essays by writers from France, England,...

In this wide-ranging collection of insightful, controversial, and often-witty essays, the renowned author of Why I Am Not a Muslim has created a representative selection of his best work on the Koran and various problems posed by the interaction of Islam...

"The Three Stages of Unitarian Theology" explores the historical development of Unitarian theological thought. Authored by James Martineau, a prominent figure in nineteenth-century Unitarianism, this work delves into the evolving doctrines and...

A noted author and activist brings his critical acumen and rhetorical skills to bear in this polemic against the dark side of religion. Unlike some popular works by stridently outspoken atheists, this is not a blanket condemnation of all believers...

"The harmony of religious belief with reason is a new vista which Bahá'u'lláh has opened for the soul of man." 'Abdu'l-Bahá Six thought-provoking essays cutting through the 'jargon jungle' that permeates and distorts the current stand-off between those...

When Susan Elisabeth Subak discovered that members of the Unitarian Church had helped her Jewish father immigrate to the United States, she was unaware of the impact the organization had made during World War II. After years of research, Subak uncovers...

Due to its Constitution, and particularly to that Constitution's First Amendment, the relationship between religion and politics in the United States is rather unusual. This is especially the case concerning the manner with which religious terminology is...

""Die Walk�����rien der skandinavisch-germanischen G������tter- und Heldensage und �����ber die skandinavische Mythologie"" ist ein Buch von Ludwig Frauer, das 1846 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Buch behandelt die Walk�����ren, die weiblichen...

The Agnostic Annual, 1907: And Ethical Review is a book written by Charles Albert Watts and published in 1907. The book is a collection of essays and articles that were originally published in The Agnostic Journal, a magazine that promoted agnosticism...

""Take A Road Of Your Own, Or Individuality And Mental Freedom And Hell, Warm Words On The Cheerful And Comforting Doctrine Of Eternal Damnation"" is a book written by Robert Green Ingersoll in 1883. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that...

This fresh, comprehensive study of ancient Greek atheism aims to dismantle the current consensus that atheism was 'unthinkable' in ancient Greece, demonstrating instead that atheism was not only thinkable but inextricably embedded in the Greek religious...

Are you facing an unwanted divorce? If so, you are about to be confronted with decisions you never dreamed you would ever have to make. These profound decisions will determine your quality of life for years to come; therefore, it is vital that you make...

In parts scholarly work, memoir, and polemic, Escorting for Jesus: Why Religious Fundamentalists Need to Crawl Back to Their Caves recounts the circus adventures of a volunteer escort at a family planning clinic. The inevitable collision among...

"Sometimes I have a difficult time accepting my good fortune to be living at this particular time -- nothing has made me feel more that way than reading Dr. Jerome's fascinating, realistic, and informative book. It is a "treasure house" of wonderful...

The God Dialogues is an intriguing and extensive philosophical debate about the existence of God. Engaging and accessible, it covers all the main arguments for and against God's existence, from traditional philosophical "proofs" to arguments that involve...

New American Funerals is the first book in more than 30 years to focus solely on nonreligious American end-of-life ceremonies and how the professional celebrant can create them. Many changes have since impacted American death practices, from technology,...

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Thoughtful Theism: Redeeming Reason in an Irrational Age is more than a defense of the existence of God. It is an attempt to remind us that belief in God is at its root rational.Drawing from years of experience as a priest and a teacher of...

2025 Reprint of the 1927 Edition. "Devastating in its use of cold logic," (The Independent), the classic essay expresses the freethinker's views on religion and challenges set notions in today's society from one of the most influential intellectual...

The text in Significant Secular and Sacred Matters in America contains nineteen commentaries, nine on secular matters and ten on sacred matters.The secular materials focus on various matters in American society, including the reprehensible treatment of...

Discover the Crossroads of Faith and ReasonAt a time when the conversation between atheism and Christianity seems more polarized than ever, "Atheism on Trial: A Christian's Response" emerges as a beacon of hope for those seeking a deeper understanding in...

Many people are only inches away from success and they just do not realize it. In this book on goal setting Rich Strehl gives clear and easy to understand guidance on setting and reaching your dreams and goals. There is only a hand full of do's and...

""An Appeal To Scripture And Tradition, In Defense Of The Unitarian Faith"" is a book written by Charles Abraham Elton and published in 1818. The book presents arguments in favor of the Unitarian belief system, which rejects the Christian doctrine of the...

Religion has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, but is on the decline in the modern scientific era. Simultaneously, Autism rates are on the rise, raising questions about whether this increase is due to improved diagnosis and...

The Bible is considered to be one of the bestselling books of all time, but what is really in it? What does it actually say?The Bible Says What!? is a direct and critical look at the Bible itself, exploring some of the most undefendable stories and ideas...

To most people on the planet, the existence of Jesus is a given: "Of course he did!" They take it for granted that he existed simply because it reaffirms their faith. But to the rest of us who don't believe in a supernatural Jesus, the question of the...

Disproving Christianity and Other Secular Writings compiles popular and lesserknown arguments against the principles established by the Christian canon.Using a phenomenological approach to build his case based on indepth study at the University of...

For as long as the idea of "miracles" has been in the public sphere, the conversation about them has been shaped exclusively by religious apologists and Christian leaders. The definitions for what a miracles are have been forged by the same men who...

George William Foote (11 January 1850 – 17 October 1915) was an English secularist, freethinker, republican, writer and journal editor. George William Foote was born in Plymouth, the son of William Thomas Foot (a customs officer) and Ann...

George William Foote (11 January 1850 – 17 October 1915) was an English secularist, freethinker, republican, writer and journal editor. George William Foote was born in Plymouth, the son of William Thomas Foot (a customs officer) and Ann...

Do atheists hate God? Many Christians seem to think so. For the last three centuries Christians have widely assumed that atheism is always a result of a rebellious, sinful rejection of God. According to this view, at some level atheists really do know...

Mythologische Beitr�����ge ist ein Buch von Wilhelm Drexler, das im Jahr 1890 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Werk besch�����ftigt sich mit verschiedenen mythologischen Themen und enth�����lt Beitr�����ge zu verschiedenen G������ttern und Legenden aus...

Modern Atheism: Or The Heavenly Father (1857) is a philosophical book written by Ernest Naville that explores the concept of atheism in the modern world. The book delves into the arguments and ideas of prominent atheists of the time, such as Feuerbach,...

Die Entwicklung freigeistiger Organisationen in Deutschland nach 1945 ist bislang unter dem Radarschirm der Sozial- und Kulturwissenschaften geblieben. Dabei lassen sich gerade seit der humanistischen Wende in den 1980er Jahren dynamische...

Deconverting from your fundamentalist religion is so much more than ceasing to believe in dogma. It's about learning a new way to approach your world, your reality, and your life.When a man deconverts from his fundamentalist religion, it can often upset...

"I think our house is haunted. I don't know what to do. We need help." This silent cry goes up all across the land. Dark spiritual forces are afflicting families everywhere, leaving them feeling helpless and in despair. It's time to take our homes back...

""Unitarianism, Philosophically And Theologically Examined: In A Series Of Periodical Numbers"" is a book written by Anthony Kohlmann and published in 1821. The book is a detailed examination of Unitarianism, a religious movement that emerged in the late...

Le Trait����� de la Mythologie (1783) est un livre �����crit par Jean Joseph Lionnois. Ce livre est une �����tude approfondie de la mythologie, qui est l'�����tude des mythes et des l�����gendes. Le livre est divis����� en deux parties principales. La...

Opuscules D�������Un Free-Thinker est un livre anonyme publi����� en 1786. Il s'agit d'un recueil de textes qui remettent en question les croyances traditionnelles et religieuses de l'�����poque. L'auteur, un free-thinker, y exprime ses opinions sur des...

Agnosticism Versus Dogmatism is a book written by F. Sydney Morris and published in 1884. The book is a philosophical exploration of the two opposing viewpoints of agnosticism and dogmatism. Morris discusses the origins and definitions of both concepts,...

There is no god in charge of the universe; we have only ourselves. If Israel falls we shall perish one and all.