Earlier today I stumbled across a series of articles, "A Better Life Without God: What Atheism Offers," tendering a look at atheism and what it can offer to the resulting non-believer. In due course, it provides a fairly solid if not brief overview of some of the major misconceptions and core positions related to atheism, as well as the "how and why" atheism is a valuable starting point for a rational person to approach his or her philosophy in life.
Some of the series highlights are common fare, such as the statement, "The atheist, on the other hand, sees this life, the one each of us is currently living, as all we get. Death is final." In fact, the author readily admits that, "This series is written not for convinced atheists...but for those sitting on the fence..."
With this as a goal, the series does seem to provide a cursory yet informative look at atheism--including comments to ensure the reader understands the wide range of possible beliefs and philosophy that can be found in any particular atheist--while not drenching the reader with the heavier and more philosophical arguments for atheism that can be offered.
Even if you are already an atheist, the site looks as though they are attempting to inspire and instigate debate and conversation among visitors, so it may hold some future wealth for interaction and introspection. Perhaps something akin, though less visual, to the recent and often amusing YouTube video-dialogues between the self-described "Amazing Atheist" and other video-atheists and video-Christians alike.
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Thank you for you kind words about the series. It sounds like, from your overview, that I'm accomplishing exactly what I set out to do.
On the subject of the cursory nature of the arguments, I feel I should point out that the series is just getting started. I'm posting a new installment every two weeks and will flesh out many of the points that are only briefly dealt with right now.
Thanks again. I'm glad you're enjoying the articles. And I encourage you to check out some of the other posts on the cite. Many have engendered great comments discussion, like this one.
You are off to a solid start with the series and I'll definitely keep an eye open for future installments! You weren't slacking when you wrote that "10 reasons" article, either! Good stuff!
I can't take credit for the 10 Reasons article, sadly. That was written by my co-author on Symbolic Order, Trevor Burrus.
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