Over the last decade, "New Atheists" such as Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens have pushed the issue of atheism to the forefront of public discussion. Yet very few of the ensuing debates and discussions have managed to provide a full and objective treatment of the subject. Atheism: What Everyone Needs to Know provides a balanced look at the topic, considering atheism historically, philosophically, theologically, sociologically and psychologically.

From the Greeks to the Enlightenment -- From the Enlightenment to the present -- Statistics -- God and humans -- Belief -- The matter of science -- Questions for the Christian -- Are there good reasons to believe? -- Alternative religions -- Naturalistic explanations -- Is religion evil? -- The meaningful life.