Coming Out Atheist: How to Do It, How to Help Each Other, and Why [Paperback]

Coming out as an atheist is a powerful, liberating act. It makes life better for you, for other atheists, and for the world. But telling people you’re an atheist can be risky. What are the best ways to do it? And how can we help each other take this step? In this compassionate, friendly, down-to-earth how-to guide, author Greta Christina offers concrete strategies and guiding philosophies for coming out as an atheist. Based on hundreds of coming-out stories, the book offers a map of the territory atheists are likely to encounter and ideas on how to pick the path that’s best for you. This accessible, empathetic guide reflects a wide range of coming-out experiences, and for atheists who are already out, it gives practical ideas on how to help others join you in the sunlight. For atheists who are on the fence, it offers guidance on making that decision—and gentle encouragement to take that step. Inspiring and realistic, kind and powerful,Coming Out Atheistis the much-needed guidebook atheists have been waiting for.

“Witty, wise, helpful, and humane, this clear and engaging book is most timely.Coming Out Atheistis a great resource for the many Americans out there who have rejected religious faith and are moving towards embracing, acknowledging, and proclaiming their atheism.”  —Phil Zuckerman, PhD, author,Faith No More: Why People Reject Religion

“Chock-full of useful ideas; but above all it is wise and compassionate.”  —Alan Sokal, professor of physics, New York University

“There’s no doubt that it’s hard to be an atheist in America, but Greta Christina’s message will make you rethink keeping your beliefs to yourself. There’s an optimistic truth that ties her book together: By coming out publicly as nonreligious, we are doing something courageous, powerful, and important. Given the choice between simply handing someone a lS,