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...

Whether you're a non-believer interested in activism or a religious fundamentalist who wants to learn about the "other side," Atheist Answers is perfect for you. The book contains hundreds of questions frequently asked of atheists, as well as answers from an atheist author and seasoned heathen. Some of the questions David G. McAfee answers include: "Why did you decide to become an atheist?" "What is the attitude of atheists towards religious people?" "Do you have to dislike religion to be an atheist?" "Why don't you believe in God?" "If there was a Heaven, would you want to go?" "Can you...