Reddit mentions of 50 Simple Questions for Every Christian (50 series)

I would recommend a few changes to your approach. Instead of telling him what to think in a briefing, begin trying to teach him how to think. Because religion thrives in an environment where kids are told what to think and not taught how to think.

I'd use this video on critical thinking to start:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLPL5p0fMg

I would also recommend that you only allow him to go if he reads this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Creating-Atheists-Peter-Boghossian/dp/1939578094/

It's also a book on critical thinking. The premise is if you learn critical thinking it eventually leads you to atheism. Oh, and you should read it together.

An easier book may be:
https://www.amazon.com/50-Simple-Questions-Every-Christian/dp/161614727X/

Critical thinking is about learning how to ask questions. And this book asks critical questions about Christian beliefs in a friendly manner. It would provide great questions that he can ask his peers.

But if books are not the right approach for him, then you can also try this video series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=A0C3C1D163BE880A

Good luck.

Maybe this book might be a good start.

50 Simple Questions for Every Christians

DISCLAIMER: I've read a chapter or two from this book but haven't read the entire book. The few chapters I've read were written in a non-confrontational manner but again I haven't actually read the entire thing. So check out the Amazon reviews and proceed with caution.

Also, if she is open to it I would recommend checking out the internet show, The Atheist Experience. It is a call-in internet show where theists and atheists call-in and discuss religion. It is hosted by the The Atheist Community of Austin (TX). This and other YouTube videos may be the best introduction into being an atheist. They are easy to digest and to the point.
Here are some of my favorite videos from The Atheist Experience.
Video 1
Video 2

Here is another YouTuber you can visit for more info on atheism.

Lastly, check out the the wiki for /r/atheism. It has tons of resources to checkout.

Good luck!

> If they are former Christians I have to conclude that they never knew God personally.

Based on reading some of your comments, I have a pretty good feeling that I was a Christian for more years than you have been on this planet. One day, if you're as smart as I think you are, you're going to start asking real questions. Hard questions. (The bible tells you not to do that) And when you do, you're not going to like the answers. Or rather, the lack of good answers.

[Here's a start] (http://www.amazon.com/50-Simple-Questions-Every-Christian/dp/161614727X)

Questions like...

e.g.

http://www.whywontgodhealamputees.com

http://www.amazon.com/Reasons-People-Give-Believing-God/dp/1591025672/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1405435669&sr=8-5&keywords=Guy+P.+Harrison

http://www.amazon.com/50-Simple-Questions-Every-Christian/dp/161614727X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405435669&sr=8-3&keywords=Guy+P.+Harrison


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