Fighting God

Fighting God is a firebrand manifesto from one of the most recognizable faces of atheism. In his book, Silverman-a walking, talking atheist billboard known for his appearances on Fox News-discusses the effectiveness, ethics and impact of the in-your-face-atheist who refuses to be silent. Silverman argues that religion is more than just wrong: it is malevolent and does not deserve our respect. It is our duty to be outspoken and do what we can to bring religion down. Examining the mentality, methods and issues facing the firebrand atheist, Silverman presents an overwhelming argument for firebrand atheism and reveals: - All religion is cafeteria religion and almost all agnostics are atheists. - American society grants religion a privileged status, despite the intentions of the Founding Fathers. - Christian politicians have adversely (and un-Constitutionally) affected our society with regard to science, health, women's rights, and gay rights. - The notion of "atheist Jews" is a lie forced on us by religion. - It is not "Islamophobia" to observe dangerous teachings and disproportionate violence in Islam. - Atheists are slowly but surely winning the battle. Fighting God is a provocative, unapologetic book that takes religion to task and will give inspiration to non-believers and serve as the ultimate answer to apologists.

Every worldly possession was being stripped away from my life, layer by layer. It was apparent that soon I would be in financial disaster. I used every resource I had to prevent total collapse. As my worldly life collapsed, my spiritual life picked up again. Since my wife's death, I had been relying on my own resources to try and get through. But it was not to be. The worse it got, the more I sought the Lord. Then one day I had a vision... Roger Richter's life had its ups and downs, but when his wife died and he faced bankruptcy, he suddenly found himself more in need of God than ever before. At the darkest point in his life, Roger was blessed with a sense of divine comfort and security. God showed Roger eight promises that he could depend on God to fulfill. These promises didn't come to pass overnight, but as Roger depended on God, he found them slowly coming to fruition. He also realized that these eight promises aren't only for him, they are for all believers. When you are Fighting for God's Promises, you are guaranteed to win.

From before Confederation to the present day, religion has been one of the most contentious issues in Canadian public life. In Fighting over God, Janet Buckingham surveys a vast array of religious conflicts, exploring both their political aspects and the court cases that were part of their resolution. While topics such as the Manitoba Schools Crisis and debates about Sunday shopping are familiar territory, Buckingham focuses on lesser-known conflicts such as those over the education of Doukhobor and Mennonite children and the banning of the Jehovah's Witness religion under the Defence of Canada Regulations during the Second World War. Subjects are explored thematically with chapters on the history of religious broadcasting, education, freedom of expression, religious practices, marriage and family, and religious institutions. Contentious issues about religious accommodation are not going away. Fighting over God cites over six hundred legal cases, across nearly four centuries, to provide a rich context for the ongoing social debate about the place of religion in our increasingly secular society. --From publisher's description.

“I therefore so run, not as uncertainly: so fight I, not as one that beateth the air” (1 Corinthians 9:26). Every believer is faced with some type of trial to test their faith. My prayer is that after reading this book, you will be empowered with the power of God to combat all your enemies. This book was written for anyone facing trying times, who feels like they are not making progress and wants to throw in the towel. You may even feel like any hope of recovery is impossible. I want to encourage you today to get a second wind and get back in the fight. This book will teach you how to stand firm on the Word of God when the enemy is throwing his punches. You may be down today, but your victory is on the way. If God be for you, who can be against you? David faced a giant, Daniel slept with lions, the three Hebrew boys were thrown into the fire, and Jesus hung on the cross, but they all had something in common: they didn’t give up; they fought with purpose.

Series title in part also at head of t.-p. Bibliography: p. [573]-595.

This book examines religious conflict in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South Asia from local-global perspectives.

Report and speeches at the [third] annual meeting of the Church Pastoral-aid Society, May 8, 1838.