Fighting God: An Atheist Manifesto for a Religious World

Dubbed "Mr. Atheist Pants" by Stephen Colbert, Silverman has been the president of American Atheists since 2010. In this, his first book, he unapologetically argues for the effectiveness of "firebrand atheism," over more diplomatic, "nice-guy" approaches. Although over the top at times, Silverman's methods are refreshingly honest. He uncompromisingly believes in equality for everyone and the end of religious privilege in America, and he is not afraid to fight, using words, to bring about that reality. This work provides a mixture of atheistic arguments, rationales for his hard-nosed strategies, and stories from the front lines of advocacy, including key court cases, the 2012 Reason Rally, and American Atheists' controversial billboard campaigns. Throughout, Silverman makes provocative arguments on topics such as Jewish atheism, Islamophobia, and cafeteria religion. Bolstered by recent polling data, he is confident that atheists are winning in America.