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I just finished reading the book I Sold My Soul on eBay: Viewing Faith through an Atheist\u2019s Eyes<\/a>\"\". It is about an atheist who said he would attend church as specified by the highest bidder on eBay. He provides insights on what goes on in churches from the perspective of an atheist raised in a Jain family, and thus with no Christian background to make many Christians\u2019 various strange customs seem more familiar. This is definitely recommended reading for both Christians and Atheists. It is always encouraging to see that serious and respectful conversation is possible between friendly Atheists<\/a> and friendly Christians<\/a>, as do the author<\/a> and the highest bidder (a pastor)<\/a> in the book and on their web sites.<\/p>\n

Another book I read recently is Where\u2019s My Jetpack? A Guide to the Amazing Science Fiction Future That Never Arrived<\/a>\"\". It is about the inventions sci-fi promised us, some of which are possible now. Although I still want a ray-gun, they are still too big, so I\u2019ll gladly settle for a Skycar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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