Good Without God
What a Billion Nonreligious People Do Believe

It really hit me at the beginning of high school. Perhaps I am a late bloomer compared to some. But there I was in Mrs. Madsen's literature class. We were discussing Creation "myths" from other countries. We had just finished reading a story from Africa about how the Black Man was made from a dark l......more

'Good without God' is an introduction to Humanism. The tone is that of an educated preacher talking to people less educated. I can see myself recommending this to my fundamentalist relatives, especially those who can read but they rigidly guard what they see, hear or associate into their lives; but......more

"Good Without God" serves as a very good introduction to humanism, and for that reason is worthy of four stars if you're new to humanism or are humanism-curious. As a long-standing atheist / humanist, I have some quibbles with "GwoG," especially with his occasional willingness to throw them bad ol'......more

I read this book and keep thinking - "That's exactly how I feel". Epstein says the things I've thought a long time, and he does it so clearly. I wish I lived somewhere where I could find a community of people to interact with that felt this way too. Actually, I think there are more people around her......more

In Good without God, Greg Epstein is not trying to engage the debate on whether God exists, or to critique religion. His goal is to defend non-believers, and to formulate a positive, ethical outlook on life that does not depend on theism for its legitimacy. He is also peroccupied with building commun......more