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Ronald F. Murphy, though raised in the mildest of religious climates, eventually found himself immersed in a heavily Christian community within the deep South. In his work, The Everyday Atheist, Murphy provides a clear account of why he adopted, questioned, and ultimately rejected religious faith.
Through anecdotes and personal reflection, The Everyday Atheist examines this unpopular topic from the perspective of a passionately sensitive non-believer, and not from the emotionally detached standpoint of the oftentimes intellectually inaccessible scholar.
Murphy’s story will resonate with a wide range of audiences, from the millions of non-believers who identify with the circumstances of his conversion; to the skeptics looking for a kindred spirit in their uncertainty surrounding faith; and finally, to the religious masses who will appreciate the empathy that Murphy shows towards believers.
No matter what their faith, readers will appreciate this straightforward, vulnerable narrative that addresses the unspoken thoughts that linger within us all.
Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
In The Everyday Atheist, author Ronald F. Murphy shares his frank skepticism regarding religion, discussing taboo subjects without being biased. Is there a God? Murphy's straightforward and clear prose – with a brush of poetic finesse – puts this lingering, largely forbidden question right out in the open. This is a question that no doubt exists in most people’s minds. Right from the beginning, I admire and appreciate Murphy’s healthy skepticism regarding religious faith; it is not blasphemous and far from being a ridiculous heretical doctrine. His inquisitive nature resonates through the pages and I personally think he is doing a great favor for most of us that continue to search the answers to life pragmatically.
Will anyone think of Murphy’s work as sacrilege? Of course. The word 'atheist' in the title of this book is enough to rattle some cages. I have read books that have been written in the last few years, debating about existence of God and the need for religion. This is not merely one of those books. Murphy offers refreshing perspectives along the lines of debate through his personal stories and literary discussions.
On the whole, The Everyday Atheist is a great read and will open our eyes a bit more on the true meaning of faith. Provocativeness aside, Murphy’s sincere approach to seek the truth grounds his views, which adds to the poignancy of the moment when he tried to find more answers but received more questions instead. Murphy’s work is well worth reading and I look forward to more taboo questions that he unearths.
