Atheism Remix

Dr. Mohler has written an excellent introductory treatment of the New Atheism. It is clear, succinct, well-researched, and persuasive. I highly recommend this book!

I purchased this book because it was pitched as a work that would introduce who the New Atheists were, what they “preach,” and how Christians could combat it and them. It does an excellent job of identifying the four Atheists: Dawkins, Dennett, Harris, and Hitchens. It continues this excellence in identifying their work and what each one espouses as undeniable fact.

Rather than giving steps, instructions, arguments, or even verses to counter these Atheists and their arguments; the boom then analyzes some counter arguments that had already been issued to the Atheists. These counter arguments are shown for their uses and then their own inadequacies. The book really chastises all arguments, both the atheist argument and the counter-Christian argument.

For a book written by a theologian and pastor, it is surprisingly sparse in biblical verses. There were about three verses in the total 114 pages of this book. Mohler’s other works are called into question by the finesse with which this book was written. Are they as lacking in Scripture? Are they pitched as one thing but delivered as another? Do they present the issues in great detail but neglect any manner of solution?

Even the writing was questionable; I cannot tell if it is Mohler’s lack of technique with the written word or if it is a formatting issue with the ebook format. Every italicized word is squished with the following word, there are no spaces between them. This makes it very hard to read. Some words seem to have absorbed those spaces when there should be none. Apostrophes of possession were misused, and several commas were out of place. Ebook format or no, these should have been edited out.

If you’re looking for a book that lists the works of the New Atheists, this is the volume for you. If you are like me however, and we’re looking for a book to help equip your Christian faith with the tools necessary to even approach Atheists, you will be disappointed. It is neither written well nor equipped enough to serve as an aid for anyone. This book is a glorified bibliography for Dawkins, Dennett, Harris, and Hitchens and nothing more.

If I could, I wouldn’t even give it a star rating and I wish I could get my money back; it was like buying a movie ticket for Conan the Barbarian ting to watch Popeye the Sailor Man instead.

A genuinely superb overview of the key players on all sides of the all important issue of existence, it's origins as well as it's meaning. Though not exhaustive, it is extremely concise, which makes for a good primer as to the relevant principles and people involved in the debate over God or No-god.
It also contains a helpful and informative bibliography for those who desire a deeper understanding of the "New Atheism's" assault on Theistic beliefs and the defense against such attacks. Simply put, a great start for the novice in this arena while engaging the informed with new information.