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Atheists Religion and Psychology - Book Reviews or Summaries

My introduction to atheism occurred at a Christian college where I was required to read Bertrand Russell's classic work, Why I am not a Christian." Thoughtful atheists offer people who identify as religious or spiritual  an opportunity to examine their beliefs, practices, and experiences. And I hope, thoughtful religious and spiritual leaders offer meaningful challenges for thoughtful atheists. I have reviewed some of the major books in this list. Some reviews are based on academic essays published in psychology journals.

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Breaking the Spell by Daniel Dennett

 

 

 

 

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Caught in the Pulpit: Leaving Faith Behind by Daniel C. Dennett & Linda LaScola

 

 

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The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason by Sam Harris

 

 

 

 

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The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins 

 

 

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god is not Great: How religion poisons everything by Christopher Hitchens 

 

 

 

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  Why I am not a Christian by Bertrand Russell

 

 

 

 

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 Why I Became an Atheist by John W. Loftus 

 

   

 

 

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