Comments on: German family ministry slams “atheism for kids” book

By: Volker

Volker — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:40:52 +0000

I can read german and I have this book. What really needs to be understood is that this book is not about Atheism.
It is Antitheism. It’s the attempt to explain to children that religion is something for fools, idiots and/or mad people. Nobody argues here why he doesn’t believe in god or why he things religion is wrong or incorrect. It’s a direct attempt to bring the same argument that every teenager has to face today when they go to college, to even younger minds: “Your are stupid if you belief”
The good news about this book is, that it is an excellent tool to teach our young kids Apologetics. This book shows even young kids the difference between a rethorical and a logical argument. Even so this book was ment to promote disbelief, it helped me to teach my six year old and made his belief in God even stronger.

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:07:00 +0000

Why shouldn’t there be books about atheism for kids? I haven’t read the book in question (I can’t read German), but I see nothing wrong with the general idea. There are thousands, if not millions, pro-religion books for kids. And people get into a fuss about one (one!) anti-religion book and start comparing it to pornography?

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:52:09 +0000

If books are for all who want to read them, should we then allow children to choose pornographic publications also? Get REAL!

By: Samuel Skinner

Samuel Skinner — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:49:56 +0000

I’ll reserve judgement on the book until I read it- but for atheist books for kids, of course! Books are for whoever is willing to read them.