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The best books, podcasts, articles, and research on religion, atheism, and sceptical thinking — curated in one place.
Essential books
If you only read a few books on this topic, make it these.
The most entertaining takedown of organised religion ever written. Start here.
The definitive scientific and philosophical case against belief in God.
A neuroscientist's argument that faith itself — not just extremism — is the problem.
A passionate defence of science and sceptical thinking. Aged beautifully.
Short, sharp, and direct. Harris's response to hate mail from religious readers.
The philosopher's take — why religion exists and what we should do about it.
A clear, accessible introduction to atheism for curious readers of any age.
Podcasts & shows
Consciousness, politics, AI, ethics, and religion.
Live call-in debates with Matt Dillahunty and guests.
Alex O'Connor in long-form conversations with believers and sceptics.
Community and support for people leaving faith.
Articles
- Why Sometimes Religion Should be CriticizedPsychology Today
- Atheism and AgnosticismStanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Questions for Theists, God, and ReligionRelatively Interesting
- List of countries by irreligionWikipedia
- The Age of Reason — Thomas PaineWikipedia
Research & data
- Religious Landscape Study of AtheismPew Research Center
- The Global Religious LandscapePew Research Center
- The Importance of Religion and Religious BeliefsPew Research Center
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Watch the best debates
Video is the fastest way to get up to speed. Start with the debates.
Quotes & criticisms
The sharpest lines from Hitchens, Dawkins, Harris, Carlin, and more.
Notable thinkers
Profiles of the key figures in modern atheism and religious criticism.
What is atheism?
Start here if you're new to the topic.