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A review by jmanchester0
Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious by Chris Stedman
4.0
I'm not sure what I expected - but I think that I thought that this was going to be a clinical discussion on how to find a path to bridge secular Humanism and religion - which both have, as their root, very similar values.
But instead, it's a story. Chris Stedman's story of his exploration of Christianity, of atheism, and that he found how he could build that bridge. This story is told from a unique and fascinating perspective, and it's a great book about faith. Ironically, a book by an atheist helped me to reevaluate the good that can be found in religion, at a time that (as a follower of Jesus), I'm being jaded by organized religion. It helped me to remember that, as I believe Jesus would say, it's all about the people. (Even though it's people who are extremists and are tearing the good things out of religion.)
And he finishes with why we should all work together to make a better world. And why not? Are atheists so afraid of believers? Are people of religion so afraid of non-believers? Why shouldn't we all work together when we want the same goal? Getting rid of religious extremism and helping people are worthy goals! Let's set aside our differences. Plus, the dialogue is important in and of itself. To understand each other - that's a huge side effect.
Worth reading.
But instead, it's a story. Chris Stedman's story of his exploration of Christianity, of atheism, and that he found how he could build that bridge. This story is told from a unique and fascinating perspective, and it's a great book about faith. Ironically, a book by an atheist helped me to reevaluate the good that can be found in religion, at a time that (as a follower of Jesus), I'm being jaded by organized religion. It helped me to remember that, as I believe Jesus would say, it's all about the people. (Even though it's people who are extremists and are tearing the good things out of religion.)
And he finishes with why we should all work together to make a better world. And why not? Are atheists so afraid of believers? Are people of religion so afraid of non-believers? Why shouldn't we all work together when we want the same goal? Getting rid of religious extremism and helping people are worthy goals! Let's set aside our differences. Plus, the dialogue is important in and of itself. To understand each other - that's a huge side effect.
Worth reading.