TY - BOOK AU - McAfee,David G. TI - Hi, I'm an atheist!: what that means and how to talk about it with others SN - 9781250782083 PY - 2021/// CY - New York PB - St. Martin's Essentials KW - Atheism KW - Apologetic works KW - Apologetic writings KW - lcgft N1 - Originally published in 2012 by Dangerous Little Books; Includes bibliographical references and index; Preface -- Author's note: born atheist -- Introduction -- Why should I come out? -- Atheist activist with an axe to grind -- What does it mean to be an atheist? -- How can I be good without God? -- Timing is everything -- Confrontation -- Be prepared -- Coming out to your significant other -- Establishing a new sense of community -- I'm actually an atheist -- Extreme situations -- Religion and grief -- Frequently asked questions -- Conclusion N2 - "The essential guide to coming out as a non-believer. David G. McAfee was raised in a conservative American Christian household. So when he stopped believing in God--any god--his family was shocked. He quickly realized that atheists are misunderstood, frequently thought of as Satan worshippers and anarchists. Thus started McAfee's journey to his true self, and crusade to tell others--especially those who are devoutly religious--what atheism really is, what he believes in, and why atheists should not be feared. In Hi, I'm an Atheist!, McAfee looks at what an atheist believes and how to 'come out' as an atheist to your friends, family, and co-workers, offering sound advice on overcoming the difficult moments in any 'coming out' conversation. Including a resource guide both for people just coming to atheism and people who have been atheists for years as well as an interview with Rebecca Vitsmun, the woman made famous for coming out as an atheist live on CNN, Hi I'm an Atheist! is a sensitive and realistic guide to living one's life positively and honestly without the need for a belief in God"-- ER -