Beyond An Absence of Faith: Stories About the Loss of Faith and the Discovery of Self

Walking away from faith is never an easy journey. Leaving god and religion behind can be a challenging experience, sometimes even a painful one. Individuals have to consider the impact on family, friends, jobs, and many other aspects of life. This anthology consists of sixteen personal stories by people, from all walks of life, who have made the journey from a life steeped in religion to a life without it. In sharing these heartfelt stories with others, we hope to give those who have questions, who may be on the fence, or who have recently gone through similar experiences a sign that they are not alone. Within these pages you will find hope and inspiration, and perhaps a better understanding of what it means to take brave strides toward living a life without god and religion.“Beyond an Absence of Faith has the potential to reach those powerful social dimensions of the believer’s mind, while at the same time comforting those who have recently suffered the social and psychological agony of leaving their religions.”— Michael Sherlock, author of I Am Christ: The Crucifixion–Painful Truths“A beautiful and highly recommended collection of very moving accounts...”— James A. Lindsay, author of Dot, Dot, Dot: Infinity Plus God Equals Folly