Christian No More | On Leaving Christianity – Debunking Christianity and Embracing Atheism and Freethinking
This book is for everyone: Atheists will find excellent arguments to help them defend their positions; Agnostics will appreciate the clarification it brings; Christians who are struggling will find this book a great help in breaking free from their shackles as they learn exactly why there's no possible way Christianity is true and why they don't have to worry ever again.
The Bible says that the world's languages began with the Tower of Babel. Today we know better. But how could the Bible contain stories that aren't true? Author Jeffrey Mark was a devout Christian throughout his life until, during his early 30s, he began studying the Bible more seriously than he ever had. And that's when he made the disturbing realization that so many stories were simply untrue. For him, this realization started with the Tower of Babel. That in turn launched a series of events that eventually led him to abandon his long-held beliefs. Letting go of his beliefs resulted in pain, anger, and distrust towards everyone around him. But slowly he was able to rebuild his life and come to terms with the realities of the world and ultimately find happiness. If you've ever questioned your beliefs, Jeff's story will inspire you. Travel with him through his journey as he explores the deeper truths behind the Bible while discovering science, logic and reason, and ultimately revealing Christianity for what it really is. This is a book that every Christian must read!
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5 Stars An excellent critique of Christianity
This book is very easy to read yet it provides a wealth of information. It would be perfectly suited to anyone engaged in the struggle of leaving Christianity, had this been around when I left the religion it would have saved me years of time. Many contradictions and dead-ends of the Bible are presented in a concise format and the arguments are spelled out in layman's terms.
This book would suit more than simply those on the brink of leaving Christianity though – I know there are many people out there of various beliefs who simply want to know more about why the debate between Christianity and freethinkers has become so heated and vocal. This book provides a perfect assessment of the issues at hand and can be easily digested, it shouldn't cause even readers of average skill to bash their heads against the wall in the way works by Dawkins, etc. are sometimes prone to do. Quantum physics is only mentioned briefly in the book, it doesn't cover twelve chapters.
And even for those long in the tooth in regards to atheism this book can provide both a refresher and also new, more specific information. I was particularly struck by the dissection of the Bible's presentation of Satan and Hell, or rather the Bible's lack of presentation as discussed thoroughly in this text.
This is a scholarly effort though presented in an all-encompassing way and it's very kind to the grey matter while being read. For people of any strain of belief who simply want to know what all the fuss is about, this would be a great place to look.
5 Stars You're not alone
I was a Christian for the first thirty years of my life. I grew up in a born-again, non-denominational church. I was a singer in the worship band, I taught Sunday School, I led the youth group, I spoke in tongues, and I even had a Jesus fish on my car. But the older I got and the more I found out about the faith I was practicing, the more questions I had, and eventually the facts of the origin and history of Christianity proved to me that it was just a man-made belief system with no truth behind it. I was angry and bitter, and when I tried to talk about it with people I trusted, many of them were (and still are) convinced that I was just going through a stage, that I was "angry at God" and would eventually get over it. Nobody understood (or wanted to). I felt utterly alone.
I wish that there had been a book like Jeff's when I was going through that time in my life. It helps to know that you're not alone, that you're not the first to have questions or doubts. Knowing that there is life after Christianity, and that it can be joyful, purposeful, and fulfilling, is something that will be very helpful for those who are just beginning the journey away from Christianity. You may not be from the same Christian background as Jeff, or be questioning for the same reasons he did, but he understands where you're coming from and will help you over the hurdles that we have all faced when we start to break away.
Four years later, I am at peace with who I am. I'm raising my son to trust in reason rather than fear judgment. Life is wonderful, and I'm free to make my own choices. I've never been happier.
5 Stars An outstanding book of skepticism, science and freethought
Jeffrey Mark's engaging new book, Christian No More, is sure to make a lasting impact on every believer who reads it. This powerful work is an intellectual broadside to the world's most popular religion. One wonders how any honest and thinking Christian can confront the material contained in this remarkable book and not come away with a very different view of their religion.
Hard hitting but never bitter or mean, this book addresses a broad range of topics. So much ground is covered, in fact, that I recommend it for nonbelievers as well as believers. Every reader, regardless of perspective, is sure to learn and benefit.
Ultimately, the greatest value of Christian No More may be that it can serve as the perfect manual or guidebook for people who sense that they might enjoy vastly improved lives if only they could break free from the dogmatic belief imposed on them by family and society. Christian No More offers an escape route.
–Guy P. Harrison, author of 50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God
5 Stars An Intelligent, but Easily Digestible Read
While many of us suffering from a logical disposition find it tough to express intelligent, "higher-thought" concepts to the common reader, Mr. Mark manages well. He tackles one of the toughest areas of question in life in an easily digesible read by thoroughly covering the many problems with this particular organized religion.
While I could have done without the printable letter to the churches at the end of the book (though I suspect it's just a joke on the author's part), it's overall content is worth a read from Christians, non-Christians, and anyone questioning their faith. The book is targeted at the questioners, but the non-Christians will be provided with the arguments they need to prod missionaries off their doorstep. Meanwhile, the Christians will be given a better understanding of the latest and on-going arguments against their faith, that they might research for themselves and come up with an adequate defense.
And thus the great debate continues! Happy reading!
5 Stars A Perfect Christmas Present
In this remarkable book, Jeffrey Mark takes us with him on his personal journey of discovery and liberation. With logic and humor, he recounts his experiences as a true believer of Christianity, the doubts he began to have, and his resolution of the biggest of life's questions. He addresses Biblical literalists, and the absolute impossibility of their beliefs, as well as the casual believer who doesn't see the harm of raising their children on the "good news". This fearless book will inspire anyone who reads it with an open mind, capably answering the fears that Christians have about losing their faith. This is a book written with an eye towards stopping the emotional damage done to children around the world by religions with their insistence that people are bad and need to constantly beg forgiveness for being human. It would make a perfect gift for the Christian in your life who has never given serious thought to what they believe and why. It should create a thoughtful dialog with thoughtful Christians who would find it hard to reply with anything more forceful that "God said it, I believe it, and that settles it." A must read.
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I agree with the Tower of Babel comment.
In today's World. the language problem is still relevant and I believe that the World, now, needs a common, non-national, neutral language!
Why not teach such a language, in all countries, in all schools, worldwide?
The contest between English and Esperanto seems to be a David & Goliath situation. But don't forget who won in the end
If you have time, please see http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_YHALnLV9XU as well as the Esperanto website, http://www.lernu.net