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There are a lot of books on religion, but only a few offer a critical
or skeptical perspective. Here, you can find out more about just those
sorts of books.
Atheism
What is atheism? Why would anyone be an atheist? Can
atheists be moral? Can atheists have meaning in their lives? Are there
good reasons to reject traditional beliefs in the existence of gods? These
questions and more are addressed in books here, some of the best available
on the topic of atheism.
• Top Books on Atheism
Skepticism
Not enough people are skeptical today - but skepticism
is difficult. It requires engaging in active thinking rather than the
passive acceptance of what you are told. Books here will teach about the
methods and mental tools needed to develop habits of skeptical thought,
and some present skeptical analyses of a variety of traditional or modern
beliefs.
• Top Books on Skepticism
Critiques of Catholicism
The Roman Catholic Church occupies a powerful position
in the world today, often chamioning conservative and traditional caues.
But there are voices of dissent which criticize the Catholic Church, either
generally or specific policies. Some of these voices come from within
the Church itself, as devout Catholics speak out against Vatican actions.
• Top Books Critiquing
Catholicism
Critiques of Islam
What is Islam? Is Islam opposed to democracy and human
rights? Are there good reasons to reject Islam and its theological claims?
To what extent have politics and economics influenced the development
of Islam in the Middle East? The books here answer those questions and
more, presenting a critical and scholarly perspective.
• Top Books Critiquing Islam
Separation of Church and State
The issue of the separation of church and state has been
at the center of a tremendous number of debates in the United States.
Questions about prayer in pubic schools, government support of religious
events, and more have created a great deal of controversy and quite a
few court cases. The books here represent some of the best current works
support church/state separation.
• Top Books on the Separation
of Church and State
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