On Being an Atheist

ON BEING ANATHEIST BY H . J . McCLOSKEY

A Critical Review

H . J . McCloskey 's article entitled On Being an Atheist ' has served the purpose of presenting the beliefs held by the author as an atheist He clearly outlines his purpose in the opening sentences by saying that he intends to show that there is insufficiency with the arguments of the believers of theism , disprove the existence of a God and give reasons why readers should believe his argument , and contest the fact that it is uncomfortable to have no idea of a

God . The objectives made y the author has been addressed through the use of different approaches that sought to disprove whatever belief that the theists may have . Consequently , the author is able to show that his efforts also deem to show that there is really no God and that theists are wrong in their manner of thinking

The faith and belief in God is said to have come along way in the history of religion and mankind . From a tribal form of living , back in the days where the tribes solely practice their faith and praise in the presence of nature as their way of worship , the presence of God has emerged as the new and main fountain of praise and religious faith . As the world continuous to relentlessly develop in both industrial and financial aspects , the presence of God and his religious faith has accordingly evolved and conquered the world , and influenced the lives and religious inclination...