Search results for ""Author David G McAfee""
St. Martin's Essentials Hi, I'm an Atheist!: What That Means and How to Talk about It with Others
£12.89
Pitchstone Publishing No Sacred Cows: Investigating Myths, Cults, and the Supernatural
While belief in religious supernatural claims is waning throughout the West, evidence suggests belief in nonreligious supernatural claims is on the rise. What explains this contradiction? How can a society with a falling belief in God have a rising belief in ghosts, psychic powers, ancient astronauts, and other supernatural or pseudo-scientific phenomena? Taking the same anthropological approach he employed in his notable studies of religion, atheist author and activist David G. McAfee turns his attention to nonreligious faith-based claims. Whether going undercover as a medium, getting tested at Scientology headquarters in Los Angeles, or interviewing celebrity paranormalists and famous skeptics, he leaves no stone unturned in his investigation. As in the case of religion, he finds an unwillingness among "believers" to critically examine their most closely held convictions. Only once individuals honestly assess their own sacred cows will they be able to ensure that their beliefs conform to the known facts—and that our decisions as a society are based on the best available evidence.
£16.31
Pitchstone Publishing Maggie and Daisy Explore the Farm
Life on the farm is always an adventure, especially for best friends Maggie and Daisy. Maggie is a majestic St. Bernard who loves looking after all the farm animals, and Daisy is a tiny one-eyed Chihuahua who regularly relies on Maggie’s help. But one day, when Daisy is chased into the dark woods by a bullying rooster, she must find her way back to the farm and Maggie. Faced with her greatest fears, she learns important lessons about cooperation, forgiveness, and friendship on her journey home.
£15.95