The Good Atheist - by Dan Barker (Paperback)

About the Book

In his illuminating new book, Barker outlines an easy-to-follow plan for living a purpose-filled life without God. Profiles of notable atheists provide inspiring examples of freethinkers who have made the world a better place, including Mark Twain, Thomas Paine, and Alice Walker.

Book Synopsis

How Does an Atheist Respond to the Question, What Is the Purpose of Life?


For a Christian, it is faith that gives their life purpose. In his best-selling book The Purpose Driven(TM) Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?, Rick Warren says, "You must begin with God. You were born by his purpose and for his purpose."


But as a non-believer, your purpose resides in yourself; it is yours alone to discover and develop. It's about choosing to live your own life for your own reasons. No one can dictate your purpose. You decide.


This book will help you understand and appreciate why freely choosing to help and cooperate with others is the true path to finding purpose. Life does not need purpose: Purpose needs life. To punctuate this point, The Good Atheist includes inspiring biographies of humanity's true heroes--men and women who did not waste their lives as slaves to a God, but rather found purpose in enhancing life on this Earth for all of us.

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About the Author

Dan Barker received a degree in religion from Azusa Pacific University and was ordained to the ministry by the Standard Community Church. He has appeared on numerous talk shows including Oprah Winfrey, Hannity & Colmes, and Good Morning America. He lives in Madison, WI.