Atheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian Fundamentalism | David Mills

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	Atheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian Fundamentalism David Mills Ulysses Press, 2006 - 272 pages average customer review:based on 214 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Aid to the Unemployed

Now that Creation Science has been carted off to the graveyard of apologetics, a new travesty of science has arisen in the name of God and Fundamentalism. Intelligent Design (ID) hopes to cut and paste a cosmology that will give Fundamentalism's unemployed deity a key role in the billion year old drama of the universe. Now, the Argument from Design has been around for some time, especially in David Hume's measured take-down of Bishop Paley's version. The new ID version, however, makes use of key scientific concepts. Its job application includes such impressive references as "Big Bang", "Conservation of Energy" and others equally impressive. All make an appearance on the ID'ers resume of divine accomplishments. So, the question for a skeptic like me is how to evaluate this newest job seeker since I know little about such abstruse references. And that's where Mills' nifty little book comes in. In clear, concise language, he shows how science can do the cosmological job without need of a divine supernumerary who probably won't show up for work anyway. Besides, Mills shows what a hash this deity made of pretending to be perfect and then coming up with hellfire and damnation-- and never mind the totally weird way miracles get parcelled out. No thanks. I'm going along with the current scientific crew for my answers. My advice to the applicant is to send a form over to unemploment compensation. I know there's already a long line, folks like Zeus, Isis, Thor, and all the others, bragginng about past Oscar roles. Should be good company. But then, the applicant needn't worry. He'll always get a starring part in Fundamentalism's ongoing project. You know, the one about bullying the heck out of the rest of us.

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I, too, also implore those 40%...

Author, David Mills, states in the book's introduction, "...this book is intended for the 40% of Americans who, according to the New York Times poll, do recognize that there are good people (and bad people) in all religions---and with no religion. This book is written for open-minded readers who are not afraid to learn..."

First, just a little story, but true: I was raised in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. I believed in a loving God; I envisioned Him as a stern old wise man with long white hair and beard, with the resurrected Christ Jesus, His son, by His side. I believed in Heaven and Hell---and which one I went to after I died depended on whether I accepted Jesus as my savior or not. And, I admit, as a teenager I was ashamed of the sexual desire I felt when I seen a pretty girl or even when I watched old Greta Garbo movies shown on late night tv. Then some 25 years ago, I read Joseph Campbell's book "Myths To Live By". I began to wonder if what I believed in was true. Over the years I continued my quest for the truth which was at times emotionally uncomfortable and painful. But now, at the age of 50, I finally feel totally awakened from a bad dream I slept through for so many years. I now believe people are eventually limited in knowing the whole truth (whatever it may be); but I also believe we are capable, using simple reason and logic, in realizing when shell games and smoking mirrors are being used with anceint mythological images to be passed off (and forced upon us) as historical fact and the truth. Now I believe in the divine existence of God, Allah, Yahweh, Satan, Shiva, Christ Jesus, Mohammed, Virgin Mary, a life after death in either Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, or Limbo, about as much as I believe in Santa Claus, astrology, or visiting flying saucers from outer space. Okay, I'll admit, the Bible does have a few morsels of relevant wisdom in it. The TV ministers use them quite often: "The truth shall set you FREE!" Yes, Rev. Hagee and Rev. Parsley...so it does. So it does! The freedom from psychological tyranny feels wonderful!

Okay, you 40% of Americans (and people the world over) that Mills speaks of---dive into his book! With the concepts and ideas he presents, and with your heart following an idea as simple as the Golden Rule, the veil of some traditional delusion based on fear, guilt, and superstition (e.g. the various forms of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or Judaism) could be cast off along with the medival hair shirt. Imagine the amazing possibilities your life may bring! And who knows?---If enough people around the world became enlightened to think for themselves instead of having a priest, minister, rabbi, or mullah do it for them, our beautiful planet Earth along with all of us might survive some insane self-fulfilling prophesy or two (read closely the Bible's Book of Revelations if you think I'm exaggerating.) So, everyone, enjoy the day for what it is: a spendid, incredible (and, yes, sometimes chaotic and unforgiving), wonderous existence! You are alive! Live it honestly without delusion and superstition! Think for yourself!

I know this forum is suppose to be for the reviews of books, so I apoligize for getting on the old soapbox. I'm just concerned about what I see taking place around the world. And being an American, I'm seriously worried if events continue in the direction they're heading, the USA might someday be governed by a Christian theocracy---as unfortunate as Iran is now governed by an Islamic theocracy. Please, let's not let this happen.

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Atheist Universe

Is it important to find out why you think the way you do? David Mills gives the reader evidence with simple logic in his book "Atheist Universe" If your looking for a soft approach to the claims of religion you won't find it here. Question like how did the universe appear, what is the meaning of life, politics controling you with religion. You are given evidence to scientific questions. This book will help you to better understand through evidence and objective facts.
Chet Z. Fort Lauderdale

Another Good book

A very good book detailing both sides of an otherwise convoluted subject. Written for the average - laymen - person, I was able to comprehend the creationist position and its self-contradictions, as well as the strengths and clarity of scientific fact. What I took away form this very enjoyable read was that the short comings of blind faith and the philosophies that support it have no place in a class room especially a scientific one, nor in the running of a state; and most importantly, why.

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