Advance Praise
“The author defines his writing style as, ‘often confrontational, acerbic, and blunt.’ The essays are just that ... I find the book strong, and, yes, blunt. This will provide you with many arguing points, and I recommend it for that purpose.” — James ‘The Amazing’ Randi, investigator and demystifier of paranormal, supernatural and pseudoscientific claims. Author of “Flim-Flam! Psychics, ESP, Unicorns, and other Delusions”
“Absorbing, depressing, funny, sad, sarcastic, witty, and disturbing. A fantastic read. Although about the USA, the book is perfectly suitable for Australian and British readers. Well… anybody in fact.” — Lee Holmes, Atheist Foundation of Australia
“A perfect ‘bedside reader.’ John has written pithy and sharp commentaries.” — Paul Geisert, Ph.D., Co-Director of www.The-Brights.Net
“You will be referring back to this book for a long time.” — Ellen Johnson, President American Atheists
“A delight to read, a cornucopia of distilled facts and concise arguments, a Rationalist Handbook indispensable to those of us who are fighting the good fight, battling superstition and faith. This book has found a home on my shelf of debating references. The bible, the so-called "sword of truth," has met its nemesis in this new Sword of Reason.” — Dan Barker, Co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Author of “Losing Faith in Faith: From Preacher to Atheist.”
“These essays are concentrated nuggets of wisdom and good sense — easy to digest, but hard to dismiss.... Let’s hope that this book, with its apt but provocative title, will steer more of his fellow American’s down the road of reason. If only there were more communicators with John Bice’s energy, determination and clear thinking, the irrationality that is presently gripping the world could be seriously challenged.” — Terry Sanderson, President of the National Secular Society, UK
“Chock full of insights about the nature of religious dogmatism and its harmful incursions into the public arena – including education, science, and foreign policy. John Bice’s rationalist writings give new meaning to the phrase ‘Midwestern sensibilities.’” — Jeffrey M. Wooldridge Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University
"Worthy of serving as a resource tool and road map guiding one’s personal quest of self expression and participation in defending the civil rights of nonbelievers." — Arlene-Marie, Michigan Atheists State Director, American Atheists
“An incisive and wide-ranging critique of biblical inerrancy, religious dogma and faith-based conservatism. The reader will find a host of logical, fact-based arguments which deflate all manner of non-empirical pieties, too many of which pass for conventional wisdom these days. Bice’s book will stand rationalists, skeptics and progressives in good stead in their quest for a new Enlightenment in America.” — Thomas W. Clark, director of the Center for Naturalism
“Exceptionally clear and concise.” “Bice uses rationalist thinking to examine beliefs, religion, the Bible, morality, science, and offers opinions and facts about evolution, religious conservatives, gay marriage, and politics, including the media and the Iraq war ... if you feel like a rationalist living in medieval times, read Bice's book and you will feel a little better about the world.” — Jim Walker, NoBeliefs.com (for freethinkers)
"Welcome to the culture wars ... John Bice offers a front-row seat and lots of ammunition for those who want to observe or engage in the fray. Bice's columns are refreshingly blunt and unapologetically atheistic. They also are lively, engaging, passionate and entertaining. Bice writes with clarity and wit about a host of topics from a rationalist's perspective ... a worthwhile addition to the library of anyone concerned about the threat posed by religious fundamentalism to democratic values in the United States. It's also a great read." — George A. Ricker, author of Godless in America: conversations with an atheist
“Demonstrates what an atheist can do with an opinion column, if given the chance,” 4 out of 5 stars — Austin Cline, About.com’s guide to Agnosticism/Atheism
“Easily one of the most enjoyable, thought-provoking, and quotable books I have read in years. Bice's courage in spreading the godless meme through his writings is inspiring, and he has given us a model to emulate. Make room on your bookshelf for this one.” — Atheist Revolution
