Edition |
1st ed. |
Description |
xii, 210 p. ; 20 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-207). |
Contents |
Introduction : the question of faith -- Selling my soul on eBay -- How I became a churchgoing atheist -- The reasons I lost my religion -- But under other circumstances, I might not have -- Getting to know an atheist -- Most nonbelievers don't fit the stereotypes -- What nonbelievers believe -- An atheist's primary conflicts with religious teaching -- Sunday services at four small churches -- Smaller does not always mean "closer" -- The view from a midsized pew -- On Sunday morning, size makes a difference -- The view from a larger pew -- It's hard to beat the advantages found in large churches -- Churches that deserve special mention -- Positive experiences at three megachurches -- What works on Sunday morning and what doesn't -- Suggestions to help you reach out to nonbelievers -- What it would take to convert me -- After being exposed to some of America's top churches -- Unanswered questions remain. |
Summary |
An atheist, who offered his religion-consulting services on eBay and critiqued a variety of church services for the winning bidder, offers an assessment of how Christianity is presented and the elements that enhance or detract from it. |
Subject |
Church.
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Evangelistic work.
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Non-church-affiliated people.
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Evangelistic work -- United States.
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Non-church-affiliated people -- United States.
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United States -- Religious life and customs.
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Mehta, Hemant -- Religion.
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Atheists.
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ISBN |
9781400073474 |
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1400073472 |
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