Atheism: A Christian’s Guide to Understanding Unbelief

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How can a Catholic understand atheism?

For much of Western history, belief in God was taken for granted. As society has grown more secular, however, people have increasingly expressed disbelief in God. Today, a quarter of Americans are religiously unaffiliated, many of whom identify as atheists and agnostics.

As the number of atheists has grown, so too have debates around the legitimacy of religion. Too often, these debates become embroiled in vitriol and personal attacks. And even those that take a more civil approach often focus on proving, or disproving, God’s existence rather than fostering dialogue.

Unbelief: Understanding Atheism provides you with balanced ways to engage in thoughtful conversations with nonbelievers. Presented by Fr. Joseph Godfrey, a Jesuit and leading professor on the philosophy of religion, these lectures are both sympathetic and analytical.

You will explore the different forms of atheism and scientific theories used to support the nonexistence of God. You’ll also delve into classic texts by atheists (Nietzsche, Sartre, Marx) as well as insights about atheism from Christians like Aquinas, Karl Rahner, and John Hick.

As you grapple with the profound questions that arise from these thinkers and texts, you will understand the central ideas of atheism and the value of atheist insights. While considering the evidential arguments against God, you will also understand that this evidence does not block paths to belief.

Gain a fuller understanding of nonbelief today.

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