I read the sample and felt dumber for it.

I was trying to find a book to help me further understand Athiesm and other religions, instead I got a bad not biblically accurate description of human history? I have no idea what I just read honestly

This book (or perhaps an introduction to another book) is altogether nice. There are, however, some typos & many concepts that are oversimplified throughout the text. I do not believe that this would have any persuasion towards an academic. However, to the atheist or unbeliever who doesn't know any better, this is a very useful tool. I commend Free From Bondage Ministry for writing this & speaking to the heart & the mind. What I would have done would have been to have this edited by several theologians & typists. I would also have deeply studied (if this wasn't done already) the philosophies & arguments of prominent atheists within the academic communities. I would have given several examples of Christian persecution & the corruption of Christian values like... - The murder of Hypatia of Alexandria by Christian thugs. - The numerous unbiblical papal bulls made during the Dark Ages & Counter Reformation. - The Salem Witch Trials. I would also summarize the weak points within other beliefs as well. There should also be a consistent explanation as to whether the historical content within the modern Bible is true and accessible, or false/withered away. I got through this pretty quickly, & it was more good than bad. I am glad that this book at least acknowledges that the earth is NOT thousands of years old. I give a solid 3!

I actually feel dumber after reading.

First off I would like to say I believe in God but one thing I have a problem with is there's no scriptural reference to anything and is a complete embarrassment to Christianity Waste of time

This book is horrible. Terrible. It's good I read the sample first before I bought.

I know just by looking at the title that this book isn't for me. I am a strong believer of the church of Jesus Christ of later day saints. I have a very strong testimony of him and his gospel. Us Mormons believe "That the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are, first, faith in the lord Jesus Christ, second, repentance. Third, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins, and fourth, the laying on of hands, for the gift of the Holy Ghost." We also believe "in God the eternal father and in his son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost." I KNOW that this church is true, and I also know that our Heavenly Father loves us, beyond our comprehension! I know that if you read "The Book of Mormon," you too WILL gain a testimony of him. I suggest you read this very powerful book. This makes me want to cry that people don't believe in him! All those doubts are coming from the adversary, satan! Before this time, in the premortal world, God asked us all, if someone would go to earth and take upon himself the sins of the world, and if we would all go to earth, as a test to get back to him. Jesus volunteered saying that the glory would be gods. Satan wanted people to follow his way which was, that we would have NO agency (free ability to make our own choices) and we would ALL make it back easily to Heavenly Father. But that wasn't right! What was the purpose of a test, if it wasn't hard? So then satan was banned from heaven with all who wanted to follow him into hell. He and his followers try hard to put us into unbelief of the church. He tries to make us doubt and think that the church is a dull waste of time for people. Once he gets to you, it's hard to go back and change. That is why we have a Heavenly Father who is ALWAYS ALWAYS there for us. A prophet of God told us, all bad things come from the adversary. Only good thoughts or things come from God. And I know satan will get to you if you read this book. I know some people will still never believe, but we should try to help them believe! I, without a shadow of a doubt testify of our living savior Jesus Christ and in Heavenly Father and in the Holy Ghost. I promise as you keep his commandments, you will be happier beyond compare. And that you will be a able to make it back to him instead of receiving misery and getting caught up in the vain things of the world. Instead of denying the most important thing of all. Heavenly Father and Jesus. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

PlatypusDawg, hypocrite much? You cluttered the review with your nonsensical defense of Christians, which after reading all the reviews, was unfounded. As far as this book goes, if I wanted to feel that gut wrenching shock of others misinterpretations with a pinch of smugness toward idiots, I'd read a Chick Tract.

This book is crap.

Whoever wrote this is not a believer, might be a Christian, but not a believer. Very disappointed in Free From Bondage Ministries. In fact, the whole beginning of the book was filled with pride about "how this book is like no other." Don't bother reading this. Very disappoint.

Is a waste

I always believed in science and then I read this book i never really tried any religion but now I'm thinking about Christianity every where I see people who believe in Christianity but I never let others influence me but now I believe like back there when I said i don't let others influence me who told me not to let others influence me.

The book starts out saying it isn't trying to convert you to Christianity. But guess what?

I read this and this was poorly made. What a horrible way to explain stuff...

There must be a misspelled word or bad grammar on every 3rd or 4th page of this book. Very distracting.

There are just a few things wrong with this: First of all, the church is about breaking down walls to let people in instead of keeping up walls to keep people out. Our mission as Christians (clearly stated in the Bible in which we must live by) are to save the lost. God weeps at the ones who don't have Him in there heart and we must respectfully save them. Don't say that it doesn't matter about saving lost and desperate souls. I've seen broken lives, don't make them lose hope. Next, you write this book as if you are trying to advertise. It doesn't matter what church you go to or what you think Jesus's hair looked like, as long as you trust in Jesus Christ. Don't speak for all Christians, even though some are hypocritical, don't say "all Christians" and make yourself look like saints. Lastly, I appreciate the way you explained Genesis, it did make more sense. But don't say the Bible isn't relevant.

This 3rd grade level book is nothing more than a fairy tale.

I accepted the Hindu faith cause the bible contradicts itself and there really is more proof its real believe it or not sorry but only the one true god Brahman is there. He seperated him self into many making Hinduism only one god. Just try it

Let me remind everyone that you are writing reviews for the BOOK. Not reviews for the christian faith. I understand that people hate christians, yes, thank you, I got the memo. But if you want to insult someone's beliefs, do it somewhere else. You are cluttering the review page with meaningless hateful junk that has nothing to do with the book itself, and I would like to read the ACTUAL REVIEWS of the book. I get it. You hate christians, you think its sad, you don't want to read the book. But some people are actually interested.