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Mar 2014
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Debunking Christianity (with John W. Lof...

THE THINKING ATHEIST
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It's the most popular religion on earth.  But are its claims easily refuted, dismantled and debunked?  

In this episode, we talk to John W. Loftus, a former minister and Christian educator.  A prolific speaker, author and blogger, Loftus speaks about his own journey out of faith and what he feels are effective ways to debunk Christianity.

BLOG:

Debunking Christianity: http://debunkingchristianity.blogspot.com

BOOKS

"Why I Became an Atheist: a Former Preacher Rejects Christianity"
http://www.amazon.com/Why-Became-Atheist-Preacher-Christianity/dp/1616145773/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394131968&sr=1-2

"The End of Christianity"
http://www.amazon.com/End-Christianity-John-W-Loftus/dp/1616144130/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394131968&sr=1-3

 

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