Discover "If Atheists Created God" in Audio Format
- Andrew Mytaf
- Jan 15
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 19
Welcome to the audiobook podcast series of If Atheists Created God by Andrew Mytaf. Each episode takes you chapter by chapter through the thought-provoking journey laid out in the book.
Whether you’re listening on the go, at home, or in a quiet moment of reflection, these recordings allow you to immerse yourself in the ideas of faith, reason, and the moral dilemmas shaping our world.
Tune in, explore, and let the words inspire new perspectives as we navigate some of humanity’s toughest questions together.
Introduction
"If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him."
Voltaire
In this book, I will avoid rehashing the usual arguments in debates between religious and secular perspectives. As a seasoned sceptic, having spent over twenty years in philosophical inquiry and theological research, I aim not to squander my time—or, more importantly, yours—on concepts well-trodden across philosophical works and polemics. While familiar arguments may surface, I promise to offer them in fresh contexts. The core arguments presented here, I dare say, are distinctive and, at the very least, thought-provoking—perhaps even unique, assuming I haven't overlooked something in my decades of scrutiny.
The purpose of this work is to examine fundamental religious concepts through a sceptical lens, not to undermine faith but to bridge the chasm between opposing worldviews. I seek to cast faith in a more rational light and to resolve certain moral dilemmas often deemed eternal and unanswerable. As a sceptic, I see it as my responsibility to put an end to this supposed 'eternity' and to find satisfactory answers. Whether I succeed in this endeavour, however, is for you to decide.
As you assess these ideas, I ask you to consider a few important points. First, this book follows a particular method: arguments are fragmented across multiple chapters, where each point complements others in various contexts, eventually forming a cohesive, interconnected case. Second, some arguments are presented as theoretical constructs, rooted in deductive reasoning, and awaiting validation or refinement by experts in relevant fields. This approach allows us to build a comprehensive framework while acknowledging the need for future empirical insights.
Before we begin, I have a few words for readers with theistic beliefs. Atheist readers may wish to skip this section and proceed directly to Chapter One.
For those who remain, I assume that you either adhere to religious principles or hold principles worthy of such devotion. As you read, you may sense that this book leans towards atheism rather than its stated aim. Yet I urge you to set aside that reaction and consider that I am presenting a pure, unfiltered concept—a model if you will—that may help enhance our shared reality amidst rising ideological divides. In our world, dominant groups often attempt to neutralise opposing views through inherited means of influence, ostensibly to prevent their own future marginalisation.
It is crucial to understand that, for a sceptic, it is far easier to accept a rational, functional model and, with high probability, uncover insights masked by practicality. These arguments do not claim to be "ultimate truths"; rather, they are logical frameworks aimed at broadening our understanding of faith's role in today's world, systematically working to bridge the gap between belief and reason.
We live in an era marked by global challenges and rapid change, where traditional paradigms and worldviews face unprecedented trials. In such times, open, constructive dialogue between different systems of thought—whether religious or secular—is more essential than ever. How we respond to these challenges will shape the future of human understanding.
This book is my contribution to this difficult yet vital dialogue. I hope that the ideas and arguments here will serve as a catalyst for productive discussions and reflections, helping us to understand each other better and to find common ground between faith and reason, tradition and progress. Each chapter builds on this foundation, offering new perspectives on age-old questions while upholding rigorous analysis.
I invite you to join me on this intellectual journey to explore together the intricate world of human thought in all its diversity. Let us seek answers to eternal questions and strive for truth, however unexpected and paradoxical it may sometimes appear. Through this exploration, we may discover that the distance between opposing viewpoints is not as great as it seems, and that genuine understanding lies in our ability to bridge these apparent divides with reason and respect.
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