What if I'm an atheist? : a teen's guide to exploring a life without religion / David Seidman.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Simon Pulse, 2015Edition: Simon Pulse editionDescription: ix, 245 pages : maps ; 22 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1582704066 (pbk.)
- 1582704074 (hbk.)
- 9781582704067 (pbk.)
- 9781582704074 (hbk.)
- What if I am an atheist?
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Have you ever wondered what religion and belief means for your life? Maybe you believe in nothing at all. Does that mean you're an atheist? What does atheism even mean? Regardless of the religious background you grew up with, it's natural to question what you believe...or what you don't. Establishing your views about religion and spirituality is part of becoming an individual, but outside pressures can make it tough to know what is right for you.
What If I'm an Athiest'offers a thoughtful exploration of how atheism or the absence of religion can impact your life. From discussing the practical significance of holidays to offering conversation starters and tips, this guide is an invaluable resource about religion, spirituality, and the lack thereof.
This compassionate, nonjudgmental guide includes peer interviews featuring both religious and atheist teens and provides a safe space to find answers to the questions you may not want ask out loud, so you can decide what you believe-or don't-for yourself.
Includes bibliographical references.
Who are atheists (and agnostics and other unbelievers)? -- Is atheism a religion? -- Don't you need God for a moral life? -- Are there atheist-friendly religions? -- How do you become an atheist? -- How will becoming an atheist change you? -- What if you were raised as an atheist? -- Should you tell? -- How do you tell your parents? -- How will your parents react? -- How will your friends react? -- How do unbelievers handle hostile teachers, principals, and classmates? -- Can you celebrate Christmas? and other holiday FAQs -- How can you handle arguments against your being an atheist? -- How can you handle arguments against atheism in general? -- How can you handle arguments for religion? -- How can you make arguments for atheism? -- What if you turn from atheist to believer? -- What's your future going to look like?
A guide to atheism and nonbelief shares counsel on the challenges of questioning the views of one's upbringing, establishing beliefs about religion and spirituality, and addressing the practical aspects of managing religious occasions.