Atheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian Fundamentalism

I LOVED this book for precisely the same reason that the reviewer below did not -- because the book starts with the basics and provides the reader a comprehensive view of both science and theology. Perhaps the reviewer below has reached a state of omniscience, but for the rest of us mortals, I appreciated the author’s clear articulation of the issues without assuming that we were already experts in all branches of science. The whole purpose of the book can be summed up by saying that religion and science are NOT compatible, despite widespread beliefs and misinformed media stories to the contrary.

The book does indeed start at the beginning, but there is plenty of meat for any reader, regardless of his or her background. I have read perhaps a dozen books on the subject of atheism, and I personally prefer this title to any other. True, it is not so academic in tone as some other volumes, but, to me, this user-friendly style of communication is an asset rather than a liability. This book is a delight to read. I could not put it down. I especially liked the newly-added section rebutting "Intelligent Design."

Carolyn Wells


Should have been titled "Atheism For Dummies"   November 24, 2005
Paul Kaliciak (Toronto, ON, Canada)
12 out of 33 found this review helpful

If you're a true-blue atheist, skip this book; there's nothing here you don't already know. If you're a bible-thumping American, you'll think the author is a spawn of the devil, so you'd better skip it too. Maybe - just maybe - if you're a fence-sitting Christian who doesn't read anything about science, or didn't finish high school, you'll learn something from this book. For me, page after page explaining 'evolution' or the 'big bang' made me feel like I was back in grade 9.

I was disappointed that most of the book is dedicated to refuting fundamentalist Christianity, which while a huge problem in the U.S. isn't really an issue in the rest of the civilized world.


Best Atheist book in 50 years!!!   August 23, 2005
Lucas Johnston
27 out of 28 found this review helpful

Not since Bertrand Russell's historic volume half a century ago have I read such an on-target, direct bull's-eye piercing Christian mythology. Atheist Universe says what every freethinker knows but lacks the eloquence and technical knowledge to successfully articulate. The book is supremely well-written and pristine in logic -- contrary to the misquotes and distortions of Christian reviewers below. There are twelve independent chapters, each of which would make a devastating attack on mysticism by itself. Taken together, however, the book provides evidence lambasting the God myth unlike any other atheist book in my memory. In ways, it is superior even to Russell's work because this book contains up-to-date science rebutting the newest nonsense of the Intelligent-Design and Creationist movements.

By the author's own account, he required over three years to write this volume. His focus on meticulous detail truly shows throughout the book. Chapter 2, "Interview with an Atheist," is, in my opinion, the single best defense of the atheist philosophy available in print today. This book is scholarly yet friendly and popular in tone. It is easy to read but leaves the reader satisfied intellectually. I learned a great deal from this book, even though I previously considered myself quite knowledgeable on the subject of science-versus-religion. This book is a fascinating and enjoyable course in rationalism, science, logic, good humor, and clear thinking.

Lucas Johnston


It has all been said by other customer reviewers!   July 20, 2004
Barry Weiss (Encino, CA USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful

In a way, this review is superfluous because the other reviewers have really said it all. I merely want to add my voice to those who have written glowingly about this book. Mr. Mills has a fine talent as a clear and convincing author. I especially liked the scientific data included in the book in a manner that is very accessable to the layperson.