From the perspective of an unbeliever, Fear and Trembling explores the paradox of faith, the nature of Christianity, and the complexity of human emotion. Kierkegaard examines the biblical story of Abraham, who was instructed to sacrifice his son Isaac, and forces us to consider Abraham's state of mind. What drove Abraham, and what made him carry out such an absurd and extreme request from God? Kierkegaard argues that Abraham's agreement to sacrifice Isaac, and his suspension of reason, elevated him to the highest level of faith. He explores more comprehensible alternatives, but in each one Abraham fails the test of faith, thus showing that true faith cannot be explained, understood, or made rational.His thesis is a compelling counterpoint to Hegel, who maintained that reason was the highest form of thought, and it proved a significant source of inspiration to later existentialist philosophers such as Camus and Sartre. Read more

The number one New York Times best-selling author of Zealot and host of Believer explores humanity's quest to make sense of the divine and sounds a call to embrace a deeper, more expansive understanding of God.In Zealot, Reza Aslan replaced the well-worn portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth with a startling new image of the man in all his contradictions. In his new book, Aslan takes on a subject even more immense: God, writ large. In layered prose and with thoughtful, accessible scholarship, Aslan narrates the history of religion as one long and remarkably cohesive attempt to understand the divine by giving it human traits and emotions. According to Aslan, this innate desire to humanize God is hardwired in our brains, making it a central feature of nearly every religious tradition. As Aslan writes, "Whether we are aware of it or not, and regardless if we are believers or not, what the vast majority of us think about when we think about God is a divine version of ourselves." But this projection is not without consequences. We bestow upon God not just all that is good in human nature - our compassion, our thirst for justice - but all that is bad in it: our greed, our bigotry, our penchant for violence. All these qualities inform our religions, cultures, and governments. More than just a history of our understanding of God, this book is an attempt to get to the root of this humanizing impulse in order to develop a more universal spirituality. Whether you believe in one God, many gods, or no god at all, God: A Human History will transform the way you think about the divine and its role in our everyday lives. Read more

This audiobook features a compelling essay on free will from an internationally recognized authority on atheism and author of God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction.Do we have free will? And if we don’t, why do we feel as if we do? In a godless universe governed by impersonal laws of cause and effect, are you responsible for your actions? Former evangelical minister Dan Barker and author of God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction unveils a novel solution to the question that has baffled scientists and philosophers for millennia. He outlines the concept of what he calls “harmonic free will", a two-dimensional perspective that pivots the paradox on its axis to show that there is no single answer - both sides are right. Free will is a useful illusion - not a scientific, but a social truth. Read more

The first biography of countercultural novelist and underground philosopher Robert Anton Wilson.“In Gabriel Kennedy, AKA Prop Anon, Wilson has the kind of biographer he deserves.”-Grant Morrison, comic books legend, author of Arkham Asylum, The Invisibles, and Happy!Chapel Perilous: The Life & Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson is the first biography of the late countercultural novelist and underground philosopher, Robert Anton Wilson. Author with Robert Shea of ILLUMINATUS!—one of American literature’s most notorious novels—Wilson’s life and work were infused with magical insight and strange occurrence. In this far-reaching biography, Gabriel Kennedy charts the undergrowth of Wilson’s influence, from his time as a pioneering journalist in the American underground press movement, to his work at Playboy magazine, and his long writing career on the fringes of the literary world. Kennedy presents a deeply inspiring work of creative genius and human struggle in a world run by madmen. “...this book is a masterpiece of insight and scholarship. Gabriel Kennedy has successfully navigated the heights and depths of the late Robert Anton Wilson...[it]...captures both the man and the era he embodied.”-Jeffrey Mishlove, Host and Producer of New Thinking Allowed“Gabriel Kennedy's Chapel Perilous is, and will always be, the definitive biography of Robert Anton Wilson, one of the most subversive thinkers of the 20th century. Kennedy deftly unravels the threads of Wilson's complex inner life, shedding light on the inspirations for his revolutionary ideas and assessing RAW's impact on today's popular culture. He also beautifully captures Bob Wilson the man. Standing ovation!”-Richard Metzger, Television Host, Writer, Producer. Creator of Disinformation and Magick Show“Meticulously well-researched, profoundly comprehensive, and compellingly absorbing, Gabriel Kennedy’s long-awaited biography of Robert Anton Wilson will not disappoint. I couldn’t put it down! Chapel Perilous brings Wilson’s remarkable story to life. It’s passionately written and jam-packed with a treasure-trove of new details, historical perspectives, amusing anecdotes, mind-blowing insights, and many little-known facts about how our beloved philosopher developed one of the most brilliant and creative minds in human history. Overflowing with both magic and magick, blurring the boundaries between science and mysticism, this grand and glorious adventure will stretch your view of reality, and delight Wilson’s fans with a bountiful feast of revelations, epiphanies, and new understandings. Most highly recommended!”—David Jay Brown, author of Dreaming Wide Awakeand The Illustrated Field Guide to DMT Entities“Writing a comprehensive, human, inclusive, biography for someone as complex as Robert Anton Wilson is a big bite for a writer to attempt. Thankfully, Gabriel Kennedy did not bite off more than he could chew. This biography made me laugh, cry, and sit silently in contemplation while I experienced the feelings, memories, and nostalgia it evoked. Chapel Perilous showed me points of view about RAW that I had not considered and informed me about aspects of my late friend’s life that I was unaware of. This book is an invaluable source of information about one of the greatest artists and thinkers of our time. It keeps the lasagna flying!”-Joseph Matheny, Multidisciplinary artist. Author of Ong's Hat: The Beginning, The Liminal Cycle Read more

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"It is a grandiose claim to have banished God. With such a lot at stake we surely need to ask Hawking to produce evidence to establish his claim. Do his arguments really stand up to close scrutiny? I think we have a right to know."The Grand Design and Brief Answers to Big Questions by eminent scientist the late Stephen Hawking were blockbusting contributions to the science religion debate. They claimed it was the laws of physics themselves which brought the universe into being, rather than any God. In this forthright response, John Lennox, Oxford University mathematician and internationally-known apologist, takes a closer look at Hawking's logic and questions his conclusions.In lively, layman's terms, Lennox guides us through the key points in Hawking's arguments - with clear explanations of the latest scientific and philosophical methods and theories - and demonstrates that far from disproving a Creator God, they make his existence seem all the more probable. Read more

Deconstructing Dogma dives into the intersection of faith and reason, challenging readers to question long-held beliefs and societal structures rooted in religion. This thought-provoking exploration dismantles mechanisms of control within belief systems, pushing readers to confront uncomfortable truths and embrace intellectual freedom. Discover these powerful insights:Religious Influence and Control – Explore how fear, tradition, and authority keep people within religious boundaries, often stifling independent thought.Free Will vs. Suffering – Examine the paradox of earthly suffering versus the idea of a perfect, painless afterlife.Interpretation and Textual Power – Learn how small shifts in punctuation and translation have reshaped entire doctrines and influenced religious narratives.Human Reproduction and the Soul – Delve into the biological realities that challenge religious claims on the soul, such as twinning and chimerism.The Problem of Evil – Confront the contradictions that arise when considering a benevolent God in a world filled with suffering.Sacred Text Contradictions – Discover inconsistencies within sacred texts that challenge their claimed infallibility.Influence of Pagan Myths – Uncover striking parallels between ancient myths and modern religious narratives, questioning originality in belief systems.Historicity of Key Religious Figures – Scrutinize historical claims about religious figures, revealing how narratives may have evolved over time.Morality Without Religion – Consider whether ethical principles can exist independently of religious doctrine.Conflicts Between Science and Faith – Investigate science-religion clashes, such as evolution versus creationism, and their impact on belief.Religion in Politics – Examine the often-problematic relationship between religious ideologies and political power, impacting societal norms and laws.Perfect for readers who seek to challenge inherited beliefs, this book provides a roadmap for understanding the influence of religion on human thought and behavior. Start your journey toward a worldview grounded in reason, empathy, and autonomy. Read more

I currently have over 30 books on Amazon Kindle. Select my name I. M. Probulos above and click on ›Visit Amazon's I. M. Probulos Page.This Big Book of Quotes is an updated version of my three quote books: Over 365 Quotations, 365 Additional Quotations, and Humorous Quotations and Jokes.The quotes from all three books have been combined in this version and over 50 quotes were added; they are also organized alphabetically by the author in Part Three. I spent many hours reviewing thousands of quotes and these are the best. The emphasis is on short quotes and the best ones are upfront. They are great to have on your kindle for that long plane, train, or car ride.I hope you enjoy this Kindle book and if so, please review it and share it with your friends. You can help support my work by purchasing my other Kindle books. You can contact me on my website is www.IMProbulos.com and follow me on Twitter @improbulosI. M. Probulos Read more

A forensic review of Scripture based on legal principles of proof. It is a forensicreview of the Bible’s credibility based on the law of evidence used in the court system. I am athirty five year San Diego trial attorney, but also a seminarian and former evangelist, turnedskeptic. This is the definitive rebuttal to the claims of the Bible and its proponents from the legalstandpoint, written by someone with extensive Bible expertise. Read more

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¿Estás Buscando Protección, Justicia y Transformación Espiritual?Descubre el Poder de la Santa Muerte Negra: Novena Completa + Hechizos Poderosos para Amor, Dinero, Negocios, Protección y Venganza¿Te sientes atrapado en situaciones difíciles? ¿Buscas una guía espiritual que te ofrezca protección contra energías negativas, justicia divina y soluciones prácticas para tus desafíos diarios?La Santa Muerte Negra es una de las manifestaciones más poderosas y misteriosas de la devoción popular. Su energía oscura no representa el mal, sino la eliminación de obstáculos, la defensa contra enemigos y la restauración del equilibrio en tu vida.Con este libro, tendrás acceso a una guía completa para conectarte con su poder a través de una novena detallada y hechizos efectivos que abarcan todos los aspectos de tu vida: amor, dinero, negocios, protección y justicia kármica.¿Qué Encontrarás en Este Libro?Novena Completa a la Santa Muerte Negra:Un ritual paso a paso durante 9 días para activar su protección, romper maldiciones y atraer justicia divina. Cada día incluye oraciones específicas, materiales necesarios y reflexiones profundas para transformar tu energía y tu vida.Hechizos Poderosos para Todas tus Necesidades:Amor: Atracción del corazón oscuro y reconciliación de almas.Dinero: Abundancia bajo el manto de la Santa Muerte Negra y apertura de caminos de prosperidad.Negocios: Protección y crecimiento financiero, atracción de clientes leales.Protección: Escudo impenetrable contra enemigos y corte de lazos negativos.Venganza: Justicia kármica y retribución oscura para quienes te causan daño injustamente.Advertencias y Ética Espiritual:Aprende a usar el poder de la Santa Muerte Negra de manera responsable. Este libro te enseña cómo pedir con respeto, evitar intenciones negativas y proteger tu energía espiritual.Guía Práctica para Crear tu Altar Personal:Descubre cómo preparar un espacio sagrado con velas negras, inciensos, sal marina y otros elementos esenciales para conectar con la Santa Muerte Negra.¿Por Qué Elegir Este Libro?Fácil de Seguir: Las instrucciones son claras y están diseñadas para principiantes y expertos en espiritualidad.Resultados Rápidos: Los rituales y hechizos están estructurados para maximizar su efectividad en poco tiempo.Contenido Único: No encontrarás otro libro que combine una novena completa con hechizos tan poderosos y detallados.Transformación Profunda: Más allá de soluciones temporales, este libro te ayudará a sanar emocionalmente, fortalecer tu fe y mejorar tu conexión con lo divino. Read more

What if you chose your life?What if every joy, every sorrow, every twist was carefully customized by you before you were born?What if forgetting was part of the plan?YOU MUST FORGET is a poetic, soul-stirring journey through childhood, heartbreak, healing, and spiritual awakening. Rooted in the Yoruba wisdom of akúnlẹ̀ yàn — what you chose is what you meet — this book invites you to reflect on your own life with grace, courage, and quiet confidence.This isn’t a guidebook. It’s a mirror.A soft nudge to awaken what your soul already knowseven if you had to forget to live it.But what happens when someone remembers? Read more

Discover the Lost Wisdom and Sacred Texts of the Ethiopian Bible – Restored and Translated into EnglishExplore one of the most complete collections of Ethiopian and biblical texts ever compiled in English. This meticulously restored edition brings together 88 powerful books, blending sacred writings, apocryphal texts, and forgotten manuscripts that have shaped spiritual traditions for centuries.What’s Inside This Edition?📜 Complete Collection of 88 Books:Encompassing the Torah, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, Prophets, and the New Testament, alongside lost and mystical writings—all faithfully translated into English.📜 Unique Apocryphal and Lost Writings:Books of Enoch (1, 2, and 3 Enoch): Mystical and apocalyptic insights into divine visions and fallen angels.Book of Jubilees: A detailed retelling of Genesis enriched with divine ordinances and ancient calendars.Meqabyan (1, 2, and 3): Heroic narratives distinct from the Maccabees found in Western canons.Testaments of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Spiritual reflections from the patriarchs.Psalms of Solomon: Additional hymns attributed to King Solomon.Baruch and Esdras: Apocalyptic revelations and prophecies that illuminate ancient mysteries.📜 Sacred Prayers and Liturgical Canticles:Traditional Ethiopian prayers integral to worship, enhancing the spiritual dimension of these texts.What Makes This Edition Unique?Comparative Analysis of Biblical Canons: Delve into the differences among Ethiopian, Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox traditions for a richer understanding.Exploration of Liturgical Traditions: Discover how these sacred texts are woven into Ethiopian worship, rituals, and celebrations.Authentic and Complete Texts: This edition presents the full, unabridged scriptures based on authoritative historical sources, ensuring accuracy and fidelity to the originals.🔴 Why Choose This Edition?This restored Ethiopian Bible transcends a mere translation—it revives the beauty and depth of ancient sacred writings, connecting modern readers with the spiritual, cultural, and historical richness of Ethiopian tradition. Whether you’re a scholar, a spiritual seeker, or simply drawn to ancient wisdom, this edition equips you with the tools and insights to enrich your journey. Rediscover the lost treasures of the Ethiopian Bible today—restored, accessible, and enhanced with modern digital resources for an unparalleled learning and reflective experience.Order your copy NOW and embark on a transformative journey into the heart of ancient sacred traditions. Read more

“I don’t say this about very many books, but Craig A. James’s The Religion Virus can facilitate a wholesale change in the way we think about religion … an engaging, entertaining, and educational journey … packed with a lot of good information.” — Secular News DailyWhether you’re questioning your religion, agnostic, or even atheist, you may have serious lingering doubts and fears about losing your faith. Over the past 2,000 years, religion has evolved powerful ideas that, whether true or not, are incredibly infectious; religion fills us with desires and fears that are hard to see rationally.“I feel so much better now!” – Carolyn, who lost her faith in the beliefs taught by the strict evangelical church of her youth, but was feeling lingering guilt and fear. This book allowed her to finally release her fears and explore her spirituality on her own terms.The Religion Virus (an Amazon bestseller!) will take you on a fun, fascinating, and eye-opening tour of how simple ancient spiritualism evolved into the incredibly infectious religions we know today, punctuated with humorous and insightful stories of the author’s own spiritual journey. By learning why you have doubts about your evolving spiritual ideas, you can finally begin to shed your doubts and start your real spiritual journey, free of the shackles of dogma. Recovering from religion’s infectious hold on our minds is challenging. The Religion Virus will relieve your fears.When you close the book’s last chapter, your understanding of religion will forever be changed. If you’re questioning your faith, questioning whether God is real, losing your belief in the Church’s version of Jesus, or wondering why we believe in the bible as literal truth, this book will help shed light on how faith and religion has become what it is today. Knowledge and understanding will free you from the doubt, fear, and guilt you’re feeling. Read more

The Bible is not the word of God. Biblical Nonsense is a broad look at the tremendous problem of associating divinity with the world’s most popular book. This part-philosophical, part-scientific overview explores the Bible’s divine treachery, scientific mistakes, historical errors, false prophecies, and comical absurdities. Biblical Nonsense also expands beyond these standard reasons for skepticism by tackling the rationale behind the emergence and perpetuation of Christianity, psychological and sociocultural reasons that drive Christians to cling to their beliefs, and illogical methods of argumentation invoked in the defense of the Bible. Author Dr. Jason Long is a former Christian who condenses the most significant biblical problems into this single volume. Unlike other books in the field that delve into only one topic, this manuscript, comprehensible even to those who have never opened a Bible, is a full-fledged attempt to demonstrate that God’s supposed word is a product of human minds, not divine inspiration. Dr. Long’s fresh experiences in the church and advanced levels of educational enlightenment make him the perfect individual to present this vehemently unpopular, yet undeniably appealing topic. Read more

A founder of modern philosophical anarchism presents a clear introduction to anarchist thought and a manifesto of atheism. God and the State (called by its author The Historical Sophisms of the Doctrinaire School of Communism) is an unfinished manuscript, published posthumously in 1882. The work criticises Christianity and the then-burgeoning technocracy movement from a materialist, anarchist and individualist perspective. Bakunin offers a mind-opening experience for even the most skeptical readers. This influential work denounces religion as a weapon of the state that must be smashed in the pursuit of the right to self-determination.It has gone on to become Bakunin's most widely read and praised work. Read more

Because you know it's nonsense, but were never sure why. Read more

Savage evil collides with desperate faith ...… And the last light of hope hangs by a thread.As the forces of darkness continue to swallow Kane and his allies, his only hope lies in a faith that refuses to die, and in a God who has spared them all for a single purpose. New allies join the fight and old enemies reemerge from the wasteland as Malak's bandit army gathers in the west. His only desire? To unleash an unspeakable evil upon the whole of creation.Will our heroes lay down and submit as every last ember of hope is stamped out?Or will they stand, one last time, against the fading of the light?You'll love the thrilling conclusion to this epic faith based series, because everyone loves an amazing underdog story, and this one is not like anything you’ve ever read.Get it now._______________ Read more