Parenting Without God
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One of the very few parenting books written specifically for the 1 in 5 Americans who lack a belief in God
Parenting Without God is for parents who lack belief in a god and who are seeking guidance on raising freethinkers in a Christian-dominated nation. It will help parents give their children the tools to stand up to attempts at religious proselytization, whether by teachers, coaches, friends, or even other family members. It also offers advice on teaching children to question what others tell them and to reach their own conclusions based on evidence and reason. Above all, the book argues that parents should lead by example—both by speaking candidly about the importance of secularism and by living an openly secular life.
Parenting Without God is for parents who lack belief in a god and who are seeking guidance on raising freethinkers in a Christian-dominated nation. It will help parents give their children the tools to stand up to attempts at religious proselytization, whether by teachers, coaches, friends, or even other family members. It also offers advice on teaching children to question what others tell them and to reach their own conclusions based on evidence and reason. Above all, the book argues that parents should lead by example—both by speaking candidly about the importance of secularism and by living an openly secular life.
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Dan Arel is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in AlterNet, American Atheist Magazine, the Huffington Post, Salon, and many other outlets. He lives in San Diego, California. Peter Boghossian is a full-time faculty member in the philosophy department at Portland State University and the author of A Manual for Creating Atheists. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
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“As any parent will tell you, the number of resources available to the faithful is staggering. They include books, daycare, religious education, and ways to celebrate rites of passage. Atheists with children are usually left to fend for themselves, but Dan Arel has contributed a fine volume to the growing library of secular parenting resources. His casual yet in-depth approach to the struggles nonreligious parents face reminds us that religious rituals can indeed be replaced.” —Hemant Mehta, editor, FriendlyAtheist.com“Dan Arel is the atheist dad I never had, with a thoughtful, passionate, and accessible approach to today’s important social issues. Parenting Without God is an indispensable guide for navigating all the unique challenges that face secular parents.” —David Fitzgerald, author, The Complete Heretic’s Guide to Western Religion“Dan Arel deftly navigates the child-rearing minefield, revealing the importance and beauty of education over indoctrination, and placing yet another exclamation point on why the next generation should be given the tools and encouragement to discover the world honestly, enthusiastically, and without fear.” —Seth Andrews, author, Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason
