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Odin Halvorson

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Religion for Atheists: A Non-believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion (2013) 5 stars

Religion for Atheists: A non-believer's guide to the uses of religion is a book by …

An insightful look into the pitfalls of modernity, and a path to holistic healing

5 stars

One of my favorite books on secularism, Religion for Atheists is at once extremely approachable, funny, profound, and reverent. It's a rarity to find a combination like this in a secular book, since, so often, atheists in the public eye tend towards sardonic attacks on religion. To find a book that's not only free from meanness, but that actually explores how ancient traditions, functional rituals, and mindful celebration can have a positive impact on our daily lives, is surprising and wonderful.