Godless

“I think
Godless
is fabulous. It came on Friday, and I
spent much of the weekend reading it. It was a revelation to me.
Others have made the journey (‘faith to reason,’ childhood to
adulthood, fantasy to reality, intoxication to sobriety—however
one likes to put it), but I don’t think anyone can match the
(devastating!) clarity, intensity, and honesty which Dan Barker
brings to the telling. And the tone is right all the way through—
not belligerent or confrontational (as is the case with so much, too
much, of the literature on this subject—on both sides).
I think
Godless
may well become a classic in its genre.”

—OLIVER SACKS
author of
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain

“Atheists are the last of the minorities in America
to come out of the closet, and like other civil rights movements
this one began with leaders like Dan Barker and his Freedom
from Religion Foundation defending the civil liberties of godless
Americans, who deserve equal protection under the Constitution.
In his new book,
Godless
, Barker recounts his journey from
evangelical preacher to atheist activist, and along the way
explains precisely why it is not only okay to be an atheist,
it is something of which to be proud.”

—MICHAEL SHERMER
publisher of
Skeptic
magazine, monthly columnist for
Scientific American
, author of
How We Believe
,
Why Darwin Matters
, and
The Mind of the Market

“Conversions on the road to Damascus are for those
who hear voices and fall prey to delusions and who would be better
off seeking professional help. Much more valuable in the human
story are the reflections of intelligent and ethical people who listen
to the voice of reason and who allow it to vanquish bigotry and
superstition. This book is a classic example of the latter.”

—CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS
author of
God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything

“My kids are in the process of learning about literature,
and a rule of thumb they’ve picked up concerns how to
recognize the protagonist of a story: It’s the character who
undergoes the greatest transformation. This makes sense, because
one of the hardest things we confront is the need to change.
By this criterion, in the enormous story of what we all do with
our lives, Dan Barker is one of the most interesting and brave
protagonists I know.
Godless
is a fascinating memoir, a tour of one
distressing extreme of religiosity, a handbook for debunking theism.
But most of all, it is a moving testimonial to one man’s emotional
and intellectual rigor in acclaiming critical thinking.”

—ROBERT SAPOLSKY
author of
Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers:
An Updated Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases and Coping

“Dan Barker’s esteemed reputation is richly deserved.
I recommend getting three copies. You will need one as
a source of evidence to which you will frequently refer. There
will be miles and miles of underlining as you mark the pages
of special interest to you. You will need your second to lend to
others. You will be enthusiastic about this book, and you will
want to share its wisdom with family and friends. Others will
likewise want to share it, and the book will never be returned
to you. Finally, you will want a third copy to be in pristine
condition on your bookshelf, since Dan Barker has created
a volume which will only grow in its historical significance.”

—DAVID MILLS
author of
Atheist Universe

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