I need a book suggestion. One of my kids has agreed to read a book her xian conservative dad gives her if he will read one that she recommends. What is the most compelling book against Xianity that you know of?
As @Detritus says Terry Pratchett is a good read for a child that is at that level of understanding
thanks, said child is 31.
The bible..
He has "read" that, cover to cover at least once. I did it cover to cover 3 times, and once was a chronological order reading which was fascinating. He read the bible so he could uphold the status quo. With the knowledge I had, when I stepped back from the brain washing and took a hard look at it I went WTF and that is part of the history of why I am an Atheist. He still gets his at least weekly brain washing/social reinforcement, and he is webmaster for an xian website.
@HippieChick58 in that case anything by Hitchens..
@OwlInASack I pretty much agree, but their agreement they would read a book of each other's choosing. She has to read Evidence That Demands a Verdict, which he gave to one of the other girls and I sold at Half Price Books for her a few years ago. I have access to some amazing critical minds (all of Ag.com) and if anyone would have a good recommendation I'm sure it would be someone here.
Not directly anti xtian but the book “small gods” by Pratchett shows the problems of all religions while being pretty funny and interesting. Otherwise “50 reasons people give for believing in god” by Guy P. Harrison will address whatever fallacy he uses to support his belief. A bit dry but comprehensive.
The Book Club is starting the 50 reasons book this week, I actually have a library copy here at home. I really need to get my reading done!
I don't have any titles for you but any book that breaks down the history of its construction as well as the meaning of some of the phrases. I would also say any translations of the oldest versions directly from early aramaic and hebrew would likely also help. The thing is most of what we in the states have in print right now derive from the KJ1 version which was from several other translations and edits as it was. Even standard versions that drop the KJ off it's cover often still come from it.Finding something more directly translated would be one heck of an eye opener to many of them I'd think. I think the real trick would be getting them to actually read anything. Most that set in their faith typically isn't willing to read anything against it.