I saw your "help" discussion and I would like to help. I went through that phase with my family too at the beginning. And like you I had no idea what to say to counteract them. Now, though, through the help of many wonderful atheists online I have received the ammunition I need, and I would like to pass it on to you.
First, if you have the money for it there are many great books on this topic in the store at http://www.atheists.org/
Welcome CJ. Your post seems to have attracted a huge amount of helpful advice so I won't try and add to it. Just letting you know that I (and I'm sure most of the atheists on this site) support you.
Kris Feenstra
Feb 27, 2011
Skycomet the Fallen Angel
First, if you have the money for it there are many great books on this topic in the store at http://www.atheists.org/
But if you want free resources try these:
http://www.freethoughtpedia.org/wiki/Top_ten_arguments_for_the_exis...
[Freethoughtpedia covers the top ten PHILISOPHICAL arguments for the existence of god]
and also [for the "flinging bible verses at you"] try this:
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/
Aug 12, 2011
Katrin Schwarz
Welcome CJ. Your post seems to have attracted a huge amount of helpful advice so I won't try and add to it. Just letting you know that I (and I'm sure most of the atheists on this site) support you.
Aug 12, 2011