Atheist or skeptics... what is the................?

Question

even though christian apologeticism has failed, sometimes i feel that that the refutations against christianity aren't always presented adequately enough on the popular level. Take for example the sam harris book "end of faith." Even secularist were critical of him for certain reasons.

I am asking.........................

.............can someone tell which book(s) present the most competent dissent against christianity?

Answer 1

Perhaps the course in miracles.

Love and blessings Don

Answer 2

I don't think I can give you a definitive best book. I think different books have different focuses which then appeal to different readers for different reasons. I can list a few I've read that I thought all had their good points. I also know that Richard Dawkins has a new book out called "The God Delusion" which I hear has very good points but some criticize for being too harsh in regards to respecting the beliefs of others. I haven't read it myself yet.

A preacher turned Atheists outlook": "Losing Faith In Faith" by Dan Barker

A skeptic scholarly analysis of the validity of the scriptural claims of a historical Jesus: "The Jesus Puzzle" by Earl Doherty

Another analysis of Christinity and Biblical Trustworthiness
"The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man" by Robert Price

Answer 3

Agreeing with kclightman (sorry, i can't vote yet). Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch. He's also got a book called the New Revelations. the first CWG book is the easiest to read.

Some people get stuck on the whole "how dare he claim to be in direct contact with god" thing but some people r just so uptight.

Answer 4

I can't because like you I've found that most works about secularism are somewhat incomplete because they focus on topics that most people can't understand. And, not everyone is capable of expressing themselves adequately or able to think of the type of angles that will make the point simply.
While haven't read it yet, Dr. Richard Dawkin's book "The God Delusion" seems to be pretty good - but I've only seen him talk about it, I haven't read it yet.

Answer 5

I'm about half way through The God Delusion, by Richard Dawkins. So far, so good. Another one I'm enjoying is The Demon-Haunted World, by Carl Sagan. Also, The Lucifer Principle, by Howard Bloom, is very interesting.

Answer 6

The Bible itself. Read the old testament. Specifically, read the parts that prophecy HaMasiach (THE Messiah, as opposed to any of the other Messiahs [all the kings of israel were masiach]). Then compare them with Jesus as told in the new testament.

He fails and breaks most of them, the most important of which was the ending of sin entirely (not just its consequences, but the very existence of it).

Answer 7

Conversations with God Vol I by Neale Walsch.

Whether or not you believe his premise of having spoken with God, he presents an interesting philosophy, a totally different view of God, and an interesting critique of Christianity that shreds it... but in a nice way.

Answer 8

Richard Dawkins
The God Delusion

Answer 9

The Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor LaVey at any decent bookstore, usually under 8 dollars us.

Answer 10

"The Satanic Bible" by Anton Szandor LaVey is a very interesting book that shines a lot of light on Christianity and other "right-hand path" religions. It can be bought pretty much at any Barnes & Noble or Borders bookstore.

Answer 11

You'll have a little trouble completely masking truth.

Why do you need to read a book about something you've already decided? Has apologetics failed or is your heart hardened?

It's your choice, it always has been.