(September 17, 2021 at 5:29 pm)mrunk1975 Wrote: So I only just recently walked away from the Bible and God. While I've come across enough information to lead me to believe The bible isn't true and that there no God. I'm try to separate fact from fiction. Mostly from a historical point of view.
So question I have is there any good books that you guys would recommend on this subject? I hope what I'm asking makes sense.
Welcome aboard!
To separate fact from fiction, simply assume that magic (aka miracles, including apparitions and divine communication) is fiction and work from there.
If you want something more concrete, I'd recommend you read something that improves your critical thinking... but you can find that online.
Then read The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism, by Edward Feser and try to figure out where he goes wrong. Do keep in mind that many thinkers and philosophers have looked at the arguments presented in this book and found nothing wrong.
He basically describes the so-called "god of the philosophers" (in a very believable way) and then says that you can use a bit of faith in the ancients (writers, but also the masses of people who influenced those writers and accompanying believers) and equate it to the Christian god. This was Thomas Aquinas (1225 - 1274) contribution to the Catholic faith and still is a strong pillar for the logic behind the belief.