Belief :: Mark Vernon

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	In After Atheism, Mark Vernon confronts the lust for certainty found in the dogmatism of conservative religion and militant science. He believes that a committed even passionate agnosticism is vital for the future of our planet and our souls. But how can you be an agnostic and why does it matters? The key to wisdom, Socrates said, is understanding one's own ignorance. A similar thought lies at the heart of all good theology, since God is nothing if not unknown.
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The Book
	'Honest and honorable in laying bare the shortcomings of both religion and science.' - Michael Shermer, Skeptic magazine 'Savour this as a wonderful gift.' - Mark Dowd, broadcaster and film-maker
'Believers and non-believers will find this a richly rewarding read.' - John Gladwin, bishop of Chelmsford 'Philosophically erudite, yet engagingly personal, Vernon's book presents a fluent account of his spiritual journey towards agnosticism' - John Cottingham 'For people with a sense of wonder at scientific discoveries and an appreciation of art, music and philosophy.' - Fergus Kerr
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