Jun 15 2009
Children’s Book Introduces Atheism
Wow… I never thought I’d see the day. But, here it is. Published in 2007, Onion Breath is the story of two kids who are picky eaters. It introduces kids to atheism – the authors consider it a book that introduces kids to the concept that there are people out there who aren’t religions… but is in no way a how-to book for atheism.
This book is available on Amazon (click on the image above to check it out). It has been used by various secular camps, and is something that the publisher and authors are trying to get all libraries to carry.
I need to get a copy so I can read the entire thing. Anyone out there seen/read this book? Would be interested in hearing opinions.
3 responses so far
Very interesting. I can only imagine how upset Christians would get over this book. It is such a double standard.
Parents can cram the Bible down their children’s throat, but if anyone dare mention that not everyone on earth agrees with the Bible, it is very dangerous. Why be so afraid to teach your child about the world? Let them decide what they believe or don’t believe. The stories I read about parents pulling their children from school classes that talk about the theory of evolution make me laugh.
I agree with theBEattitude. Christians who know about this book must outraged.
Good thing that it isn’t a school curriculum type of material; otherwise, the war would be on. But it is good to see that there is something out there for freethinking parents to read to their children.
I think atheists materials should be focused on helping parents raise open-minded, religion-resistant children, as opposed to preaching atheism. This seems to be my kind of book.
@theBEattitude, I have never understood the reaction parent have to this either. In most cases this only makes a kid want to check it out more (thankfully). I always say, if the religion is that great then a person will choose it no matter what else they are taught. In fact, I’d prefer someone choose something after weighing all options. But that is just me.
@Lorena, I think this book looks promising. I, too, think it is great that there is a good resource for parents who want to present different options.