Fighting God : an atheist manifesto for a religious world

Fighting God An atheist manifesto for a religious world

David Silverman

Sound recording - 2015

Offers an emphatic manifesto against religion, arguing that it is not just wrong, but a malevolent force in society, and outlines the need for assertive, effective, and unapologetic atheists who are not afraid to directly oppose it.

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Subjects
Atheism.
Religion > Controversial literature.
Christianity and atheism.
Published
Grand Haven, Mich. : Prince Frederick, MD : Brilliance Audio ; Distributed by Recorded Books p2015.
Language
English
Main Author
David Silverman (-)
Edition
Unabridged
Item Description
Title from container.
Physical Description
6 audio discs (7 hours, 25 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in
ISBN
9781501299469
  • Atheist, know thyself
  • The war has already begun, and we are ethnically obligated to fight
  • Telling the truth about the lie of God
  • Fighting the good fight
  • Use, or at least understand, firebrand tactics
  • Be everywhere
  • On defining morality without God(s)
  • On fighting unpopular battles (but being right)
  • On the reason rally
  • Relish the future
  • Moving forward
  • Appendix a. Free will
  • Appendix 2. My reason rally speeches
  • Appendix 3. On opening the atheist "closet"
  • Appendix 4. My speech at Starke, Florida
  • Appendix 5. Religious dogma in schools (unpublished)
  • Appendix 6. Marriage equality is a separation-of-church-and-state issue
  • Appendix 7. Unpublished letter to the editor-- school prayer
  • Appendix 8. Letter to Randall Terry (Operation Rescue)
  • Appendix 9. Diversity at work.
Review by Library Journal Review

Dubbed "Mr. Atheist Pants" by Stephen Colbert, Silverman has been the president of American Atheists since 2010. In this, his first book, he unapologetically argues for the effectiveness of "firebrand atheism," over more diplomatic, "nice-guy" approaches. Although over the top at times, Silverman's methods are refreshingly honest. He uncompromisingly believes in equality for everyone and the end of religious privilege in America, and he is not afraid to fight, using words, to bring about that reality. This work provides a mixture of atheistic arguments, rationales for his hard-nosed strategies, and stories from the front lines of advocacy, including key court cases, the 2012 Reason Rally, and American Atheists' controversial billboard campaigns. Throughout, Silverman makes provocative arguments on topics such as Jewish atheism, Islamophobia, and cafeteria religion. Bolstered by recent polling data, he is confident that atheists are winning in America. VERDICT This book is more about rallying the troops than convincing outsiders to join the battle. Thus, believers will most likely be so busy being offended at Silverman's barbs to notice the excellent points interspersed. Nonbelievers of all kinds are more likely to appreciate and be challenged.-Brian Sullivan, Alfred Univ. Lib., NY © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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