The Atheism Web: Media and Reviews

This file contains listings of atheist media resources, including books, magazines, movies, music, and publishers and booksellers.

Many of the books listed below are available from Amazon.com. If you follow the links provided to buy books from Amazon, you'll be helping to pay for The Atheism Web and The Internet Infidels' Secular Web.

A story based on the premise that the US Congress is mysteriously assassinated, and fundamentalists quickly take charge of the nation to set it "right" again. The book is the diary of a woman's life as she tries to live under the new Christian theocracy. Women's right to own property is revoked, and their bank accounts are closed; sinful luxuries are outlawed, and the radio is only used for readings from the Bible. Crimes are punished retroactively: doctors who performed legal abortions in the "old world" are hunted down and hanged. Atwood's writing style is difficult to get used to at first, but the tale grows more and more chilling as it goes on.

There is now a movie adaptation of the book.

Camus, Albert

"La Peste" ("The Plague")

A town named Oran experiences a revival of the Bubonic Plague. The clergy of the town tell people that the resulting misery and death are punishment for their sins. Dr Rieux, the main character, eventually emerges from the shadow of the plague to renounce religion on rational humanistic grounds.

Dick, Philip K.

Philip K. Dick wrote many philosophical and thought-provoking short stories and novels. His stories are bizarre at times, but quite approachable. He wrote mainly SF, but he wrote about people, truth and religion rather than technology. Although he often believed that he had met some sort of God, he remained sceptical. Amongst his novels, the following are of some relevance:

A fallible alien deity summons a group of Earth craftsmen and women to a remote planet to raise a giant cathedral from beneath the oceans. When the deity begins to demand faith from the earthers, pot-healer Joe Fernwright is unable to comply. A polished, ironic and amusing novel.

The schizophrenic hero searches for the hidden mysteries of Gnostic Christianity after reality is fired into his brain by a pink laser beam of unknown but possibly divine origin. He is accompanied by his dogmatic and dismissively atheist friend and assorted other odd characters.

Short story. The ultimate proof that Santa exists. All characters and events are fictitious. Any similarity to living or dead gods -- uh, well...

Lewis, C.S.

Lewis was an excellent writer, and one thoroughly immersed in a Christian world view. He is perhaps best known for his "Narnia" stories, fantasy stories for children which contain coded Christian imagery. He was a dedicated Christian apologeticist, and as well as fantasy he wrote numerous non-fiction essays, plus some science fiction.

Taken with suitable suspension of disbelief, his books offer an excellent insight into the Christian worldview. Taken at face value, they can appear as so much rot. "Mere Christianity" is probably required reading, if only because somebody's going to quote it at you eventually; grit your teeth and force your way through. Some of his other works are more enjoyable; try "The Screwtape Letters", "The Great Divorce", "The Chronicles of Narnia" or "Surprised by Joy".

Miller, Jr, Walter M.

"A Canticle for Leibowitz"

One gem in this post atomic doomsday novel is the monks who spent their lives copying blueprints from "Saint Leibowitz", filling the sheets of paper with ink and leaving white lines and letters.

Pangborn, Edgar

"Davy"

Post atomic doomsday novel set in clerical states. The church, for example, forbids that anyone "produce, describe or use any substance containing... atoms".

Rushdie, Salman

"The Satanic Verses", "Imaginary Homelands", "East, West", "The Moor's Last Sigh", ...

"The Satanic Verses" made Rushie a cause célébre, but it is in fact a fine literary novel, which touches on many aspects of faith and its absence or loss, from the perspective of a non-European (and mostly non-Christian) culture.

"Imaginary Homelands" is a collection of essays, book reviews and other short works. Of particular interest are the various essays on Rushdie's intentions and experiences regarding "The Satanic Verses".

Pulitzer Prize-winner Carl Sagan imagines the greatest adventure of all--the discovery of an advanced civilization in the depths of space. In December 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who--or what--is out there? The book responsible for the big-budget Warner Bros. feature film with the same name starring Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughy and directed by Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump).

This somewhat dull and rambling work has often been criticized. However, it is probably worth reading, if only so that you'll know what all the fuss is about. It exists in many different versions, so make sure you get the one true version.

A popular book which gives a sweeping overview of the development and evolution of the concept of "God".

Asimov, Isaac

"Asimov's Guide to the Bible"

Asimov surveys and describes contemporary Biblical scholarship on the Bible, book by book, coupled with his own very interesting asides and speculations. Especially worthwhile are his descriptions of the apochrypha and many Christian and Rabbinical legends and traditions, some of which the general public only knows as idioms of speech. Outlet Book Company, Inc. 2 volumes, 1988, ISBN 0-517-34582-X.

A book describing the differences between science and the Bible vis a vis the first several chapters of Genesis. Different in outlook, content, and purpose from the same chapters of his "Guide". The intent is to present an even-handed explanation of each side, but science comes off rather better overall, since the focus is on the science of the book of Genesis.

Ball, W.P. and G.W. Foote

"The Bible Handbook"

Bible contradictions, absurdities, atrocities, immoralities... contains Ball, Foote: "The Bible Contradicts Itself", AAP. Based on the King James version of the Bible. American Atheist Press. 372 pp. ISBN 0-910309-26-4, 2nd edition, 1986.

After 19 years of evangelical preaching, missionizing, evangelism and Christian songwriting, Dan Barker "threw out the bathwater and discovered there is no baby there." Barker describes the intellectual and psychological struggle required to move from fundamentalism to freethought. Sections on biblical morality, the historicity of Jesus, bible contradictions, the unbelievable resurrection, and much more. This book is an arsenal for skeptics and a direct challenge to believers.

Buckley, a Jesuit, surveys the rise of modern philosophical atheism, and puts not a little "blame" on the church itself. Worth it if only for the historical overview of "atheism" in the introductory material.

Cairns-Smith, A.G.

"Seven Clues to the Origin of Life"

An excellent review of the possible evolution of life, from the chemical compounds found early on in the Earth's history, through self replicating molecules, to today's complex life forms.

A study of why people become Christian fundamentalists, and what effect it has on them. Prometheus Books.

Copi, Irving M.

"Introduction to Logic"

A classic reference work on logic. Begins with the absolute basics, but quickly progresses to the more arcane details. Clear and readable, and suitable as a reference work as well as an introduction.

Craig, William Lane and Quentin Smith

"Theism, Atheism, and Big Bang Cosmology"

According to Big Bang cosmology, the universe began to exist about fifteen billion years ago with an explosion called `the Big Bang'. But was this explosion created by God, or did it occur without cause? In Part I, Christian philosopher William Lane Craig defends the theistic interpretation of Big Bang cosmology. In Part II, atheist philosopher Quentin Smith defends the atheistic interpretation. Part III contains Craig's and Smith's interpretations of Stephen Hawking's cosmology, and its implications for the existence of God.

An excellent scholarly resource for anyone interested in the debate over Big Bang cosmology. Readers unfamiliar with Big Bang Theory may wish to consult other works before reading this one. Clarendon Press, 1993. ISBN 0-19-826348-1.

Dawkins, Richard

"The Blind Watchmaker"

A classic book which explains evolutionary biology in an approachable style. Dawkins puts forth the case against the Argument From Design clearly and concisely. You have probably seen arguments from this book before, but it's not only "right", it's very well written, and worth reading even if you think you know about evolution.

Flew, Antony

"Thinking Straight"

A readable introduction to logical reasoning. Originally published as "Thinking About Thinking".

An overview of the history of the Bible as viewed by contemporary Biblical scholars. Vintage Books, 1991. ISBN 0-679-74406-1.

Gale, Richard M.

"On the Nature and Existence of God"

Gale's book is introduced as a critical response to the analytic arguments offered by Plantinga, Swinburne, Alston, and others. Cambridge University Press, 1991.

Haught, James A.

"Holy Horrors: An Illustrated History of Religious Murder and Madness"

Looks at religious persecution from ancient times to the present day -- and not only by Christians. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 89-64079. Prometheus Books, 1990.

Howard-Snyder, Daniel (Editor)

"The Evidential Argument from Evil"

Is evil evidence against the existence of God? Even if God and evil are compatible, it remains hotly contested whether evil renders belief in God unreasonable. The Evidential Argument from Evil places five classic statements on this issue by eminent philosophers and theologians in dialogue with eleven new essays, reflecting new thinking by these and other scholars. The volume focuses on two versions of the argument. The first affirms that there is no reason for God to permit specific horrors or the variety and profusion of undeserved suffering. The second asserts that the biological role of pleasure and pain shows that hypotheses other than theism better explain those phenomena.

Contributors include William P. Alston, Paul Draper, Richard M. Gale, Daniel Howard-Snyder, Alvin Plantinga, William L. Rowe, Bruce Russell, Eleonore Stump, Richard G. Swinburne, Peter van Inwagen, and Stephen John Wykstra.

Arguing for Atheism introduces a wide range of topics in the philosophy of religion and metaphysics. Robin Le Poidevin does not simply defend a denial of God's existence, he presents a way of interpreting religious discourse which allows us to make sense of the role of religion in our spiritual and moral lives.

Ideal as a textbook for university courses in the philosophy of religion and metaphysics, Arguing for Atheism is also designed to be accessible, in its style and its numerous explanations, to the general reader.

Kendall / Hunt Publishing Co., 2460 Kerper Blvd, P.O. Box 539, Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0539. ISBN #0-8403-8906-6

A compilation of all the arguments for the existence of God, condensed and simplified into one neat volume. Academic Associates. ISBN 0-918260-01-9.

Mackay, Charles

"Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds"

Most of us give too short a shrift to the reality of fad, fancy, and its serious side-effect; mob-think. This classic book describes witch trials, slow poisoning (a fad where Italian and French nobles were socially sanctioned to murder each other provided a sufficiently subtle poison was used) and the various forms of "Ponzi" schemes such as the South Sea Bubble and the Dutch Tulip Mania. One gets the feeling the US' Founding Fathers were familiar with this book. Those who assume they will always be on the same side as the majority or that the majority can be counted on to be rational would particularly profit from reading it. Besides, it is enormously entertaining as it highlights human folly in an engaging way.

Crown Publishing Group, paperback, ISBN 0-517-53919-5, Harmony. Reprinted in the UK by Wordsworth Reference, paperback, ISBN 1-85326-349-4.

Mackie, J. L.

"The Miracle of Theism"

This (posthumous) volume contains a comprehensive review of the principal arguments for and against the existence of God. It ranges from the classical philosophical positions of Descartes, Anselm, Berkeley, Hume et al, through the moral arguments of Newman, Kant and Sidgwick, to the recent restatements of the classical theses by Plantinga and Swinburne. It also addresses those positions which push the concept of God beyond the realm of the rational, such as those of Kierkegaard, Kung and Philips, as well as "replacements for God" such as Lelie's axiarchism. The book is a delight to read -- less formalistic and better written than Martin's works, and refreshingly direct when compared with the hand-waving of Swinburne. Oxford.

One decent approach to developing an atheistic ethical system, in a fairly traditional utilitarian context. Mackie develops an interesting "error theory" as to why ethics and morality are usually conceived as objective and universal, even though they patently aren't.

Martin, Michael

"Atheism: A Philosophical Justification"

A detailed and scholarly justification of atheism. Contains an outstanding appendix defining terminology and usage in this (necessarily) tendentious area. Argues both for "negative atheism" (i.e. the "non-belief in the existence of god(s)") and also for "positive atheism" ("the belief in the non-existence of god(s)"). Includes great refutations of the most challenging arguments for god; particular attention is paid to refuting contemporary theists such as Platinga and Swinburne.

Temple University Press, Philadelphia, USA. 541 pages. ISBN 0-87722-642-3 (hardcover; paperback also available).

For years, Christians have promoted the fictional works of C.S. Lewis (e.g., "The Chronicles of Narnia", "The Screwtape Letters", etc.) as an entertaining and insightful presentation of the Christian worldview. Thanks to respected philosopher Michael Martin, atheists finally have a fictional book of their own. The Big Domino in the Sky and Other Atheistic Tales is a fun and thought-provoking collection of short stories in the form of science fiction, historical fiction, and fantasy. I know of no other book like it on the market.

A comprehensive critique of Christianity, in which he considers the best contemporary defences of Christianity and (ultimately) demonstrates that they are unsupportable and/or incoherent.

Milgram's experiments into the psychology of obedience to malevolent authority have become infamous. In the experiments, ordinary people were paid to take part in an experiment, which they were told was an investigation into the effect of feedback on memorization. They were told at the start that they could leave at any time. They were then taken into a lab, and asked to administer a simple memory test to a subject, and to give him an electric shock every time he made a mistake. After each shock was administered, the voltage would be stepped up.

The real experiment was rather different. The electric shock equipment was secretly disconnected after being demonstrated to the questioner. The shock victim was an actor, who would gradually begin to protest more and more as the experiment went on and the "voltage" was increased. Eventually the victim would begin to scream in agony, and refuse to answer the questions -- at which point the scientist would instruct the questioner to treat no answer as a wrong answer. At around 150 volts the victim would mention that he was suffering heart problems; at 330 volts he would feign a heart attack.

The real experiment was to see how far an ordinary person would go in torturing an innocent man, based on nothing more than the verbal commands of an authority figure. Variations on the basic experiment were performed, including one where the questioner had to force the unwilling victim's hand onto the electrodes in order to give him the shock.

The results of the experiments were truly terrifying. The book includes raw data, statistical analyses, interviews, photographs, and some lengthy essays on what it all means. If you've ever wondered how anyone could possibly participate in death camps, holy wars or mass executions, this book will explain. Read it, and you will never view your fellow man in quite the same way again.

In this book J.P. Moreland and a panel of scholars assert that there is actually substantial evidence pointing towards intelligent design. First, they consider philosophical arguments about whether it is possible for us to know if an intelligent designer had a hand in creation. Then they look directly at four different areas of science: the origin of life, the origin of major groups of organisms, the origin of human language, and the origin and formation of the universe. This collection of original essays is perhaps the most significant formulation of the design argument yet written.

Intervarsity Press. 335 pages. ISBN 0-8308-1698-4.

Nielsen, Kai

"Ethics Without God"

This book is divided into three main sections: Plantinga on the rationality of theism, Swinburne's cosmological argument, and the problem of evil.

Although de Rosa seems to be Christian or even Catholic this is a very enlightening history of papal immoralities, adulteries, fallacies etc. Bantam Press, 1988.

This book has many essays (some clearly transcriptions of lectures) with Russell giving religion in general and Christianity in particular a much harder time than is ordinary in common discourse. However, many of the discussions in the atheist newsgroups have recognizable echos in these essays and Russell's lucid arguments, whether one agrees with them or not, are worth reading for their succinct description of the atheist position on issues that are taken up almost daily.

Touchstone Books, Simon & Schuster, 1967, ISBN 0-671-20323-1.

Seldes, George (Editor)

"The Great Thoughts"

A "dictionary of quotations" of a different kind, concentrating on statements and writings which, explicitly or implicitly, present the person's philosophy and world-view. Includes obscure (and often suppressed) opinions from many people. For some popular observations, traces the way in which various people expressed and twisted the idea over the centuries. Quite a number of the quotations are derived from Cardiff's "What Great Men Think of Religion" and Noyes' "Views of Religion".

Ballantine Books, New York, USA. 490 pages. ISBN (paper) 0-345-29887-X.

Smith, George H.

"Atheism: The Case Against God"

Describes the positions of atheism, theism and agnosticism. Reviews many of the arguments used in favor of the existence of God. Concludes with an assessment of the impact of God on people's lives. Prometheus Books. Another relevent title by Smith is "Atheism, Ayn Rand, and Other Heresies" also available at Prometheus Books.

This book is the second volume in a trilogy that began with "The Coherence of Theism" (1977) and was concluded with "Faith and Reason" (1981). In this work, Swinburne attempts to construct a series of inductive arguments for the existence of God. His arguments, which are somewhat tendentious and rely upon the imputation of late 20th century western Christian values and aesthetics to a God which is supposedly as simple as can be conceived, were decisively rejected in Mackie's "The Miracle of Theism". In the revised edition of "The Existence of God", Swinburne includes an Appendix in which he makes a somewhat incoherent attempt to rebut Mackie. Clarendon Paperbacks, Oxford.
Turner, James
"Without God, Without Creed"

Subtitled "The Origins of Unbelief in America". Examines the way in which unbelief (whether agnostic or atheistic) became a mainstream alternative world-view. Focuses on the period 1770-1900, and while considering France and Britain the emphasis is on American, and particularly New England developments. "Neither a religious history of secularization or atheism, Without God, Without Creed is, rather, the intellectual history of the fate of a single idea, the belief that God exists."

The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD, USA. 316 pages. ISBN (hardcover) 0-8018-2494-X (paper) 0-8018-3407-4.

Warraq, Ibn.

"Why I Am Not a Muslim"

G.A. Wells, author of "Did Jesus Exist?", "The Historical Evidence for Jesus", and "Who Was Jesus?", explains how the story of Jesus developed through telling and re-telling, from an early vision in the letters of Paul (whod oes not mention Jesus in connection with any specific time or place) to the more elaborate and detailed pictures later presented in the New Testament gospels. Professor Wells also replies to recent criticisms of his own radical theory of the origin of Christianity.

Open Court, La Salle, Illinois, paperback, ISBN 0-8126-9334-5.

Wright, Robert

"The Moral Animal"

A brilliantly written investigation of the way human behavior -- especially behavior we consider "moral" or "immoral" -- is consistent with evolutionary theory, or even predicted by it. The end result is that we don't (as a species) appear particularly "noble"...

A classic work which satirizes all sorts of people, but certainly has plenty to say about religion. For example:

God gets the chance to put the record straight after being misquoted for so many years. Jeremy Pascall acts as "Holy Ghost Writer".

The other side of the story, as told by the Prince of Darkness. A great book for the bookshelf if fundies visit.

"God: The Ultimate Autobiography" and "Satan: The Hiss and Tell Memoirs" have also been published as a single paperback volume.

The SubGenius Foundation / Rev. Ivan Stang

"The Book of the SubGenius"

The official holy book of the Church of the SubGenius. Read it and prepare for X-day, July 5th 1998, when the flying saucers from Planet X will land. Jehovah-1 the Space God is an alien, and still threatens this planet!

More rantings from the One True One True Church. Higher quality artwork than the first book, combined with better writing, make this the definitive statement of the principles of the SubGenius. Until he changes his mind.

See also the newsgroup alt.slack. Ivan Stang himself is on the net, and posts there.

Malaclypse the Younger

"Principia Discordia"

The Bible of Discordianism, the worship of Eris, Goddess of Chaos and Confusion.

The Principia Discordia is available online, if you know where to look.

Pratchett, Terry

"Small Gods"

What happens when The Great God Om stops being worshipped? Well, he moves a bit further down the celestial hierarchy and becomes... The Small God Om. And if his church is still around, but nobody involved in the organization of the church actually believes any more, well... a small god can get pretty annoyed.
Twain, Mark
"Letters from the Earth", "The War Prayer", ...

Twain wrote a number of rather biting satires showing the inconsistencies of organized religion from within. "If man had created man, he would be ashamed of his performance."

The Canadian Atheist
P.O. Box 41613
923 12th Street
New Westminster, BC
Canada V3M 6L1
Phone:(604) 525-0233
Fax: (604) 525-4911

Free Inquiry

Free Inquiry, the secular humanist magazine, was founded in 1980 to challenge the forces of fundamentalism. It offers natural explanations for miraculous claims; defends the separation of church and state; advocates a nonreligious way of life, and demonstrates how to be a moral person without relying on supernatural beliefs.

The Freethought Exchange (TFE) is a bimonthly journal of correspondence for Freethinkers/Atheists/Agnostics/Humanists and other varieties of infidels, doubters, and blasphemers. Each issue consists of a compilation of unedited material submitted by TFE's subscribers, reduction-photocopied from exactly as it was submitted (8.5x11 to 7x8.5). Subscriber/contributors are entitled to 1-2 free pages per issue in which they can say their piece, share their thoughts, solicit the ideas or critique the contributions of others, and otherwise express themselves among others who share their general interests and concerns. Recent issues have sometimes run to well over 100 pages. Although the editor, Timotheus (AKA Tim Gorski, Timotheus@atheist.com), does not edit any of the submissions, his own comments regularly appear and these usually include replies to the other contributors, many of whom also carry on a running dialog with each other on various matters. The result can be compared to a hardcopy version of a cyberspace listserv but one which proceeds at a far less frenetic pace and is often more thoughtful as well. Some theists/deists and other species of delusional people have appeared from time to time but, again, the format does not offer them much opportunity to monopolize the discussion. TFE is an opportunity for Freethinkers to air their views and discuss (sometimes heatedly) subjects of mutual interest in an interesting and supportive forum which can be more leisurely, convenient, and accessible, in some respects, than an Internet listserv. Currently, annual subscriptions (6 issues) are $29. Overseas subscriptions are $59. (sorry, no refunds) One-time sample copies for the curious are $3 each. Checks or money orders should be made payable to The Gnostic Press or The Freethought Exchange and sent to POB 202447, Arlington, TX 76006.

Freethought Observer

The Freethought Observer
PO Box 567
Burlingame, CA 94011
E-mail: <athalsfj@aol.com>

The Freethought Observer (TFO) is the nation's only independent source of news (and some views) about the whole scene of Atheism, Humanism, Freethought, and the rejection of faith-based religion. Although sponsored by The Atheist Alliance, a democratically-organized umbrella organization of independent Atheist societies, TFO is not a mouthpiece for any particular person or group. While unapologetically on the side of reason, rational living, and state/church separation, TFO strives to offer factual, objective, and balanced reporting on what is happening within the Freethought movement. Every unbeliever who wants to know what other unbelievers are doing, who wants to know the facts that the mainstream media often distort or ignore, and who wants to become a part of and help to foster the growth of a sense of community among those who cannot in good conscience accede to religious supernaturalism and the plans of those who would impose it forcibly on others, needs to read The Freethought Observer. A year's subscription of six bimonthly issues costs $29; one-time sample issues are available for $3. Make checks or money orders payable to the Atheist Alliance.

Freethought Today

Freethought Today, the only freethought newspaper in North America, is published 10 times a year. It covers timely news related to state/church separation, the harm of religion, religious sexism, and profiles of freethinkers past and present.

A subscription is $20.00 (US) per year; a subscription is included with a $35.00 (US) yearly membership in the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Reason, a monthly magazine of "free minds and free markets," examines politics, culture, and ideas as they affect individual liberty...and your daily life. Neither left nor right nor middle of the road, Reason gives readers a "big picture" view of a wide range of social, political, technological, and economic issues--from taxes to television, medical care to marijuana, privacy to pollution. Featuring lively writing and hard-hitting reporting, Reason combines a common-sense approach with a dynamic, forward-looking vision of America's third century.

The Skeptical Inquirer

The Skeptical Inquirer magazine and the The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal encourages the critical investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims from a responsible, scientific point of view and disseminates factual information about the results of such inquiries to the scientific community and the public. It also promotes science and scientific inquiry, critical thinking, science education, and the use of reason in examining important issues.

Skeptic Magazine

Skeptic publishes articles, essays, monographs, review essays, summaries and abstracts of books and articles pertaining to rational skepticism, science and the scientific method, and critical thinking as appropriate in and applied to the physical, biological, and human-action sciences, the history of science, magic, superstition, and skepticism, the applications and limitations of science and technology, and a variety of claims in the pseudo-sciences and the paranormal.

Skeptic is now offering special Internet introductory rates: regular, $24.95; students and seniors, $19.95; foreign, $44.95. If you subscribe now, you get not only the special Internet introductory rate, but the special issue on Science, Religion, and Cults free! To get the Internet introductory rates, write "Internet introductory rate" on your check or on an enclosure with your payment (Visa/MC accepted).

Skeptics Society
PO Box 338
Altadena, CA 91001
Tel: +1 818 794-3119
Fax: +1 818 794-1301
Web: URL:http://www.skeptic.com/ss-skeptic.html

The Skeptic

The Skeptic, the UK's only regular magazine to take a skeptical look at pseudo-science and claims of the paranormal.

The Skeptic is currently available by subscription only. A year's subscription (six issues) costs just £12.

Europe and overseas rates are in pounds sterling:

Postal area	Annual subscription (6 issues)	Back issue
United Kingdom / Europe (airmail)	£12.00	£2.10
Rest of world (surface)	£15.50	£2.70
Rest of world (airmail)	£28.00	£4.50

The Skeptic
P.O. Box 475
Manchester M60 2TH
United Kingdom

The Skeptical Review (TSR)

The Skeptical Review is published by Skepticism, Inc. and edited by Farrell Till. Till, who was a preacher with the Church of Christ for many years, renounced his faith in Christianity and became an agnostic. TSR is a bi-monthly publication devoted to discussions of Biblical errancy.

First-year subscriptions to TSR are free; subsequent subscriptions are $5 each year thereafter.

The Skeptical Review
PO Box 717
Canton, IL 61520-0717
Tel +1 309 647-4764
E-mail: Jftill@midwest.net
Web: http://www.infidels.org/magazines/tsr/

Truth Seeker

Truth Seeker is a quarterly journal of independent thought and is the world's oldest freethought publication (first published in 1873). Publisher Bonnie Lange continues its tradition of addressing political issues, especially in the areas of civil liberties, economic freedom, personal autonomy and the separation of church and state. Truth Seeker addresses topics examining ethics, morality and coercive forces of religion and government. Its focus for 1995 is to discuss and find solutions to problems in education, health, finance and self-government.

A single issue Truth Seeker is available for $5. Yearly subscriptions are $20 for domestic and $35 for international.

Truth Seeker, Inc.
16935 W. Bernardo Drive, Ste. 103
San Diego, CA 92127
Tel: +1 619 676-0430
Fax: +1 619 676-0433
E-mail: tsmelton@aol.com
Web: http://truthseeker.com/

The film was deemed blasphemous by some Christians who had presumably not seen it. Jesus appears briefly in the film as the real messiah, seemingly capable of performing genuine miracles. It's quite clear that Brian is not Jesus; in fact, the plot demands it. The real issue is that the film pokes fun at the messiah industry of first century Palestine, ridiculing the gullibility of some religious followers.

Forget the controversy, though. It's a hilarious film, and if you're one of the few people on the net who hasn't seen it yet, you really should. Even most Christians find it very, very funny. The soundtrack album is available on Charisma Records / Virgin.

Wise Blood

Welcome to The Church of Christ Without Christ... where "the blind don't see, the crippled don't walk, and what's dead stays that way!"

Director John Huston struggled for years to film Flannery O'Connor's creepy tale of a fatal slide from atheism to fundamentalism, finally succeeding in 1980. An excellent cast includes Harry Dean Stanton and Ned Beatty as crooked preachers; Huston has a cameo as a sadistic evangelist. Slow-paced, but rewards patience with a thought-provoking mix of humor and horror.

The Rapture

The title alone may scare atheists away, but writer/director Michael Tolkin poses a question we frequently discuss: even if a god exists powerful enough to destroy the world, does it deserve worship if it also destroys human feelings? Mimi Rogers and David Duchovny are group-sex fans who become religious fanatics. Any more description would give the whole thing away. Don't miss the orgy featuring one participant with the Apocalypse tattooed on her back!

The Internet Infidels have a partnership with Amazon.com Books, a respected bookstore which offers over 1 million titles. Amazon.com offers gift-giving services (including gift-wrapping and gift messages), excellent customer service, and a highly flexible shipping policy. All orders may be purchased electronically using Amazon.com's secure and private Netscape Secure Commerce Server. (Customers may also pay by check, or phone or fax their credit card number to Amazon.com -- just be sure to mention "Internet Infidels" if you do).

American Atheist Press

Carries books, booklets, bumper stickers, and videos on Atheist and freethought topics. Their catalog is available on their web page; a free hard copy is also available via snail-mail. Their books include critiques of the Bible, lists of Biblical contradictions, and so on. One such book is "The Bible Handbook", listed in the reading list.

In addition to books published by FFRF (which are often written from the feminist perspective), the Foundation sells a number of books related to atheism and freethought. All book and product orders are handled by mail and must be paid in US cash; orders may not be paid via credit card.

H. H. Waldo, Bookseller

H.H. Waldo, Bookseller
Robb Marks, Proprietor
PO Box 350
Rockton, IL 61072
Tel: +1 800 66-WALDO

The Humanist Bookstore

The Humanist Bookstore
10124 E. Jewell Avenue #8
Denver, CO 80231-3533
Tel: +1 800 359-3623 (inside U.S./outside Colorado)
Tel: +1 303 696-0860 (inside Colorado/ outside U.S.)

Affiliated with the AHA, this bookstore offers a wide selection of books on atheism, freethought, humanism, and much more.

Kessinger Publishing's

Kessinger Publishing's
PO Box 160
Kila, MT 59920
USA
Tel: +1 406 756-0167
Fax: +1 406 257-5051
E-mail: <books@kessingerpub.com>
WWW: <URL:http://www.kessingerpub.com/>

The "Bible Study" and "Comparative Religions" sections of their catalog will be of particular interest to atheists.

Oak Hill Free Press

The Oak Hill Free Press
P.O. Box 61274
Pasadena, CA 91116
E-mail: 103514.3640@compuserve.com

A selection of works by Dave Matson and other authors, this press offers several works on the Bible and creation science.

Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press publishes many scholarly works in philosophy and religion that should be of interest to atheists. Request their "Philosophy" and "Religion" catalogs from the following address:

Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Tel: +1 800 451-7556
Fax: +1 919 677-1303

Prometheus Books

By far, the largest publisher of atheist and secular humanist books. Unfortunately they tend to be rather expensive.

Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive
Amherst NY 14228-2197
Tel: +1 800 421-0351 / +1 716 691-0133
Fax: +1 716 691-0137
E-Mail: prometheusbooks@worldnet.att.net
Web: http://www.prometheusbooks.com/ or http://www.hutch.demon.co.uk/prom/

SET FREE!

SET FREE! provide intellectual ammunition for "evangelical atheists," those who believe in activism. Books & booklets, decals, hats, T-shirts, Darwin fish, handouts and so on. "The 'bad boys' of the Freethought movement."

SET FREE!
PO Box 3065-192
Garden Grove, CA 92642
USA
E-Mail: JCnot4me@aol.com

Amos, Tori	Godbullies	Queensryche
Attrition	James	R.E.M.
Bad Religion	King Missile	Rage Against the Machine
Biafra, Jello and Nixon, Mojo	Lennon, John	Reed, Lou
Cauflields, the	Live	Rush
Cockburn, Bruce	Megadeth	Skyclad
Concrete Blonde	Metallica	SoundGarden
Cringer	Ministry	Spirit of the West
Crosby Stills & Nash	Mitchell, Joni	The The
Dead Milkmen	My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult	Waters, Roger
Depeche Mode	Nine Inch Nails	XTC
Enigma	Pearl Jam	Zappa, Frank

Dement, Iris	Gaughan, Dick
Fish, Leslie	Hill, Joe
Freedom From Religion Foundation	McKennit, Loreena