Review of The Conscience of An Agnostic

[Patrícia Gomes]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Conscience of An Agnostic" by Robert K. Cooper.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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The Conscience of An Agnostic by Robert K. Cooper is a very provoking book in every way possible. I don’t affirm this with any judgmental tone but rather with an open mind, as you must embark on this journey with a free spirit and ready to face some contradictory positions. 

In this book, Robert K. Cooper begins by gradually explaining what constitutes an agnostic and what truly means to have any religious beliefs. As an agnostic himself, the author doesn’t believe there is a powerful supernatural force that dictates our destiny and lives, meaning he doesn’t believe in a God as his intellect doesn’t allow him to do so. To better understand his thoughts, the author references some passages in the Bible that can be extremely provoking and, in his opinion, don’t hold any accountability. Also, through the personal experiences of several other people, such as scientists, artists, doctors, and so on, the author highlights why, in his perspective and of these people, there isn’t any factual evidence to prove the existence of any God.

I must admit that as a religious person myself, I had to open my mind to his thoughts and his message, which was easier than I expected as his arguments are extremely valid and solid. For instance, when the author uses examples such as mass shootings to further enhance why he doesn’t believe a God would allow such occurrences, I must admit that those thoughts come to my mind as well, and they are quite intelligent to point out.

Nevertheless, I can’t say that this book was pure joy for me. There are some downsides that I would like to point out. Firstly, I have to say that some of the passages chosen by the author, especially from the Bible, are not exactly sustainable, as they seem to only have the purpose of provoking the reader and not explain why he is agnostic. Also, some of the quotes used in the book, such as the one by Sigmund Freud about women, have no meaning whatsoever, as I don’t see any relevance to the author’s point of view.

Unfortunately, these drawbacks did decrease my enjoyment of the book, as at some point I started to lose a bit of respect for the author's ability to describe his opinion cleverly and respectfully, rather than using sentences and opinions that only seemed to feed a controversial side of the book.

Regardless of this last perspective, I still attributed this book 3 out of 5 stars, as the book is well written, and in the majority of the book I found myself enjoying the author’s message. The book is professionally edited, and I would highly recommend it to open-minded people who, regardless of their religion, would like to understand why an Agnostic doesn’t believe in a powerful supernatural force while so many people seem to have enormous faith in a God, even if everyone has their form of faith.

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[Liam Patel]

Based on the review, it appears that "The Conscience of An Agnostic" by Robert K. Cooper is a thought-provoking book that challenges religious beliefs through solid arguments. The author explores the concept of agnosticism and presents valid points against the existence of a higher power. However, some downsides are mentioned, such as passages chosen solely for provocation and irrelevant quotes. Overall, it is given a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Evocative imagery, painted vivid scenes beautifully.

[Thomas D Flowers]

Your review of The Conscience of An Agnostic by Robert K. Cooper suggests a thought-provoking and challenging read. The book explores agnosticism and religious beliefs through the lens of the author's personal perspective and the experiences of various individuals, such as scientists, artists, and doctors.

[Olalekan Rahmon]

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Yinz know, after readin' this review 'bout The Conscience of An Agnostic by Robert K. Cooper, I gotta say, it seems like a real thought-provokin' book. The author, bein' an agnostic and all, ain't believin' in a powerful supernatural force or God 'n all. They make some valid points 'bout why they think that way. Even as a religious person myself, I gotta admit, them arguments sound pretty solid. They bring up some real-life examples, like mass shootings, that make ya wonder why any God would allow such terrible things to happen.

Now, I gotta be honest here, there were a few downsides to this book. Some of them biblical passages the author chose don't seem that sustainable and just seem meant to provoke, without really explainin' their agnostic beliefs. Plus, some of the quotes they used didn't seem relevant at all.

But overall, I reckon this book still seems like a good read. It's well-written and has an important message. I'd give it a solid 3 outta 5 stars. If yinz got an open mind and wanna understand why some folks don't believe in a higher power, this book might be worth checkin' out.

Y'all take care now. Enigmatic characters, kept me intrigued throughout.

[Rupesh kumar Yadav]

Based on the review, it appears that "The Conscience of An Agnostic" by Robert K. Cooper is a thought-provoking book that challenges religious beliefs through solid arguments.

[Boring Pigeon]

Having read the review for "The Conscience of An Agnostic" by Robert K. Cooper, it seems like an intriguing and thought-provoking book. The reviewer mentions the author's perspective as an agnostic and his arguments against the existence of a God. The reviewer commends the book for its valid arguments and solid reasoning, even though they had some reservations about certain passages and quotes used. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer rates the book 3 out of 5 stars. Overall, it appears to be an interesting read for open-minded individuals seeking to understand different perspectives on religion. Intricate plot, expertly woven and layered.

[Nuella Joseph]

*The Conscience of an Agnostic* by Robert K. Cooper offers a thought-provoking examination of agnosticism and religious belief. While Cooper’s arguments are compelling and challenge readers to consider the nature of faith, some elements, like certain Biblical passages and quotes, may seem more provocative than enlightening. Overall, the book is well-written and insightful for those open to exploring agnostic perspectives.