How to Defeat Religion in 10 Easy Steps a Toolkit for Secular Activists

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Mar 27, 2018 Dan rated it liked it

I finished reading this book tonight, but I started it several months (maybe a few years) ago. I looked back at some of the passages I highlighted to refresh my memory. Here is a quote I highlighted:

"If a government promises its citizens food to eat, a place to live, healthcare, and a minimum standard of living throughout their lives, people turn away from religion for their security needs."

The better the social safety net, the less people have to turn to religion. This may have a bearing on why

I finished reading this book tonight, but I started it several months (maybe a few years) ago. I looked back at some of the passages I highlighted to refresh my memory. Here is a quote I highlighted:

"If a government promises its citizens food to eat, a place to live, healthcare, and a minimum standard of living throughout their lives, people turn away from religion for their security needs."

The better the social safety net, the less people have to turn to religion. This may have a bearing on why the US is so religious. People are scared for their future.

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Interesting Ideas

While the author presents the issues and solutions clearly, there are times when it seems to be to the extreme or antagonistic. It is not the author's intent, and he repeatedly states such. As with any work of this nature, it's necessary to read with logic and rationality.

Interesting Ideas

While the author presents the issues and solutions clearly, there are times when it seems to be to the extreme or antagonistic. It is not the author's intent, and he repeatedly states such. As with any work of this nature, it's necessary to read with logic and rationality.

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Pure dynamite.

Incredible book with many thought provoking ideas on how to defeat religious fundamentalists. Ryan Cragun is definitely my favorite humanist author.

How to defeat - fundamentalist religion

Worth a read , some useful strategies if one really wants to decrease the influence of fundamentalist religions. Better than I expected. 3.5 stars

Great Read

A very easy read, great information on how to really get involved with your local secular organizations, or create one.

Jul 23, 2017 Leslie rated it really liked it

Easy read. Practical advice for individual action, local and national level actions.

Ryan T. Cragun (1976-) is a husband, father, and sociologist of religion (in order of importance). Originally from Utah, he now lives in Florida and works at the University of Tampa. His research and writing focuses on religion, with an emphasis on Mormonism and the nonreligious. When he's not working, he's spending time with his wife and son, watching science fiction, hiking, playing soccer, or t Ryan T. Cragun (1976-) is a husband, father, and sociologist of religion (in order of importance). Originally from Utah, he now lives in Florida and works at the University of Tampa. His research and writing focuses on religion, with an emphasis on Mormonism and the nonreligious. When he's not working, he's spending time with his wife and son, watching science fiction, hiking, playing soccer, or tinkering with FOSS, Gnu/Linux, or computer hardware. ...more

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"While researchers are somewhat conflicted as to why exactly people look for security and comfort when afraid, this basic response is universal: fear leads people to want security and comfort, wherever and however they can find it." — 0 likes

"In countries where the government provides extensive social welfare—health benefits, unemployment benefits, disability benefits, and retirement benefits—people tend to be less religious. Where" — 0 likes

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