Monday, November 21, 2011

God Behaving Badly

FNL

An excellant overview of some difficult passages in the Old Testament balanced by another side of God in the Old Testament.  Very readable and accessible.  You can purchase this book from the Book Depository here.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Letter to a Christian Nation

FNL

A frightening book that highlights the intolerance among some atheists.  Harris condemns extremist and moderate religious people in one broad stroke.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Western Atheism: A Short History

FNL

A very good and readable history of atheism from an atheist perspective.  You can purchase this book from the Book Depository here.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

FNL

In this second installment, Harry and his friends attempt to discover the heir of Slytherin before a Muggle is killed.  You can purchase this book at the Book Depository here.

A Short History of Atheism

FNL

This was a very helpful and readable introduction to atheism, especially over the last three or four centuries.    The closest to a 'neutral' account I have read.  You can purchase this book from the Book Depository here.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Whatever Happened to Christian Canada?

FNL

In the 1950's and 60's, Canada seemed more Christian than the United States but today public displays of religion are looked down upon.  An American historian seeks to place the Canadian church in its historical context.  You can purchase this book from the Book Depository here.

Restoration of Reason

FNL

The author argues that a philosophy that takes seriously truth, goodness and beauty will need to return to the traditions of Plato/Augustine and Aristotle/Aquinas.  You can purchase this book from the Book Depository here.

Friday, November 4, 2011

The Devil Wears Nada

FNL

Does the Devil exist?  And what would that look like?  This is a bizarre and entertaining quest to find the Devil that along the way teaches much about religion and human nature.  You can purchase this book from the Book Depository here.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Relativism

FNL

A great book that looks at the problems with relativism. The book deals primarily with morality, but is relevant for other forms of relativism as well.  You can purchase this book from the Book Depository here.
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