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Beyond An Absence of Faith: Stories About the Loss of Faith and the Discovery of Self
Walking away from faith is never an easy journey. Leaving god and religion behind can be a challenging experience, sometimes even a painful one. Individuals have to consider the impact on family, friends, jobs, and many other aspects of life. This anthology consists of sixteen personal stories by people, from all walks of life, who have made the journey from a life steeped in religion to a life without it. In sharing these heartfelt stories with others, we hope to give those who have questions, who may be on the fence, or who have recently gone through similar experiences a sign that they are not alone. Within these pages you will find hope and inspiration, and perhaps a better understanding of what it means to take brave strides toward living a life without god and religion.

"Beyond an Absence of Faith has the potential to reach those powerful social dimensions of the believer's mind, while at the same time comforting those who have recently suffered the social and psychological agony of leaving their religions."
-- Michael Sherlock, author of I Am Christ: The Crucifixion–Painful Truths

"A beautiful and highly recommended collection of very moving accounts..."
-- James A. Lindsay, author of Dot, Dot, Dot: Infinity Plus God Equals Folly
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Beyond An Absence of Faith: Stories About the Loss of Faith and the Discovery of Self
Walking away from faith is never an easy journey. Leaving god and religion behind can be a challenging experience, sometimes even a painful one. Individuals have to consider the impact on family, friends, jobs, and many other aspects of life. This anthology consists of sixteen personal stories by people, from all walks of life, who have made the journey from a life steeped in religion to a life without it. In sharing these heartfelt stories with others, we hope to give those who have questions, who may be on the fence, or who have recently gone through similar experiences a sign that they are not alone. Within these pages you will find hope and inspiration, and perhaps a better understanding of what it means to take brave strides toward living a life without god and religion.

"Beyond an Absence of Faith has the potential to reach those powerful social dimensions of the believer's mind, while at the same time comforting those who have recently suffered the social and psychological agony of leaving their religions."
-- Michael Sherlock, author of I Am Christ: The Crucifixion–Painful Truths

"A beautiful and highly recommended collection of very moving accounts..."
-- James A. Lindsay, author of Dot, Dot, Dot: Infinity Plus God Equals Folly
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Beyond An Absence of Faith: Stories About the Loss of Faith and the Discovery of Self

Beyond An Absence of Faith: Stories About the Loss of Faith and the Discovery of Self

Overview

Walking away from faith is never an easy journey. Leaving god and religion behind can be a challenging experience, sometimes even a painful one. Individuals have to consider the impact on family, friends, jobs, and many other aspects of life. This anthology consists of sixteen personal stories by people, from all walks of life, who have made the journey from a life steeped in religion to a life without it. In sharing these heartfelt stories with others, we hope to give those who have questions, who may be on the fence, or who have recently gone through similar experiences a sign that they are not alone. Within these pages you will find hope and inspiration, and perhaps a better understanding of what it means to take brave strides toward living a life without god and religion.

"Beyond an Absence of Faith has the potential to reach those powerful social dimensions of the believer's mind, while at the same time comforting those who have recently suffered the social and psychological agony of leaving their religions."
-- Michael Sherlock, author of I Am Christ: The Crucifixion–Painful Truths

"A beautiful and highly recommended collection of very moving accounts..."
-- James A. Lindsay, author of Dot, Dot, Dot: Infinity Plus God Equals Folly

Product Details

BN ID: 2940149351305
Publisher: Onus Books
Publication date: 05/08/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 294
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Jonathan M.S. Pearce is a teacher from Hampshire, UK, who has dedicated many years to studying all manner of things philosophical and theological. With a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Wales, Trinity St David, he also holds a degree from the University of Leeds, and a PGCE from St Mary's University, Twickenham. As a founder member of the Tippling Philosophers, a friendly group of disparate believers and non-believers (and sort-of believers) based in Hampshire, he is a big advocate of casual philosophy groups meeting over pints of good ale. He lives with his partner (and twin boys) and wonders how she puts up with him.

Pearce has completed many other such titles, including: Free Will? and The Little Book of Unholy Questions and The Nativity: A Critical Examination. He has also made many public speaking engagements, discussing philosophy.

He has a Youtube channel (a chance to expose his ideas and arguments), as well as being a prominent blogger.

Pearce is proud to have been asked to help found the blogging platform Skeptic Ink Network, and now blogs for Patheos at A Tippling Philosopher.

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