Atheist Who Didn't Exist, The...Or: The Dreadful Consequences of Bad Arguments

Addressing simplistic 'sound byte' arguments against Christian faith, Andy Bannister turns the tables on today's popular atheism and its certainties. With a touch of humour, he shows how easily many cherished atheist claims unravel, and encourages a deeper engagement with ultimate questions.

Addressing some of the more popular atheist arguments about the Christian faith, The Atheist Who Didn't Exist clears the space for a deeper and more honest discussion about the big questions of life. Our culture now assumes that atheism is the default position - indeed, the only position for anyone who wishes to be seen as educated, contemporary, and urbane. In the media, atheism is usually portrayed as scientific and rational versus religion, which is seen as stuffy, outdated, and irrational. Yet when one pokes at popular atheism, you quickly discover that many of its cherished claims and arguments quickly unravel. Blending humor with serious thought, The Atheist Who Didn't Exist will help readers to think a little deeper about the popular claims of atheism. Whether the reader is a Christian who desires to be able to start a conversation with secular friends or simply an agnostic dissatisfied with some of the arguments that pass for serious thought, Andy Bannister shows that when it comes to the most important questions of life, we need to move beyond simplistic sound bites.
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