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Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious

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Book Synopsis: The story of a former Evangelical Christian turned openly gay atheist who now works to bridge the divide between atheists and the religious.

The stunning popularity of the “New Atheist” movement—whose most famous spokesmen include Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and the late Christopher Hitchens—speaks to both the growing ranks of atheists and the widespread, vehement disdain for religion among many of them. In Faitheist, Chris Stedman tells his own story to challenge the orthodoxies of this movement and make a passionate argument that atheists should engage religious diversity respectfully.

Becoming aware of injustice, and craving community, Stedman became a “born-again” Christian in late childhood. The idea of a community bound by God’s love—a love that was undeserved, unending, and guaranteed—captivated him. It was, he writes, a place to belong and a framework for making sense of suffering. But Stedman’s religious community did not embody this idea of God’s love: they were staunchly homophobic at a time when he was slowly coming to realize that he was gay. The great suffering this caused him might have turned Stedman into a life-long New Atheist. But over time he came to know more open-minded Christians, and his interest in service work brought him into contact with people from a wide variety of religious backgrounds. His own religious beliefs might have fallen away, but his desire to change the world for the better remained. Disdain and hostility toward religion was holding him back from engaging in meaningful work with people of faith. And it was keeping him from full relationships with them—the kinds of relationships that break down intolerance and improve the world.

In Faitheist, Stedman draws on his work organizing interfaith and secular communities, his academic study of religion, and his own experiences to argue for the necessity of bridging the growing chasm between atheists and the religious. As someone who has stood on both sides of the divide, Stedman is uniquely positioned to present a way for atheists and the religious to find common ground and work together to make this world—the one world we can all agree on—a better place.

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Are you tired of the constant bickering between atheists and the religious? Do you want to find a way to bridge the divide and work towards a better world together? Look no further than Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious. This eye-opening book tells the story of Chris Stedman, a former Evangelical Christian turned openly gay atheist, who passionately argues that atheists should engage with religious diversity respectfully.

As the popularity of the “New Atheist” movement continues to rise, so does the disdain for religion among many atheists. However, Stedman challenges the orthodoxies of this movement, urging atheists to step away from hostility and towards understanding. His personal journey of becoming a “born-again” Christian and discovering his own sexuality gives him a unique perspective on the subject.

In Faitheist, Stedman shares his experiences of being part of a religious community that was fiercely homophobic, causing great suffering. This could have turned him into a lifelong New Atheist, but his encounters with more open-minded Christians and people from various religious backgrounds shifted his perspective. He realized that his desire to change the world for the better was being hindered by his disdain for religion. He understood that breaking down intolerance and improving the world required meaningful engagement with people of faith.

Utilizing his work organizing interfaith and secular communities, his academic study of religion, and his personal experiences, Stedman makes a compelling case for bridging the gap between atheists and the religious. His unique perspective, having stood on both sides of the divide, allows him to present a way for atheists and the religious to find common ground and work together towards a shared goal: making this world a better place for everyone.

If you're looking for a thought-provoking and inspiring read that challenges your preconceived notions, Faitheist is the book for you. Join Stedman on his journey as he breaks down stereotypes and shows the power of respectful engagement. Visit our website today and order your copy of Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious to start building bridges and making a difference in the world.

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