Sharing Reality

“Should atheists and scientistsespecially scientists who are atheistsjust be disdainful of religious people, however thoughtful the believers may be? In Sharing Reality , Jeff T. Haley and Dale McGowan not only insist that disdain is not the waythey lay out in rich detail a better way. With wit and a compelling command of the facts, the authors are persuasive that their answer is correctand vitally important.” Ed Buckner, Former President, American Atheists“This is a clear, candid, and iconoclastic contribution to the contemporary God debates. Haley and McGowan challenge believers and atheists alike with their radical vision of religion’s future.” Russell Blackford, Laureate, International Academy of Humanism, editor-in-chief, the Journal of Evolution and Technology , author, Freedom of Religion and the Secular State and The Mystery of Moral Authority“This is the best case yet made for a different approach toward secularizing the world by working with religious populations to liberalize their faith. Anyone who would balk at such an approach simply has to contend with the arguments in this book. There is a place for the diplomatic approach, and this book makes a case for it. It deserves to be heard and considered.” Richard Carrier, author, Sense and Goodness without God and On the Historicity of Jesus” Sharing Reality is an important and very readable work for the secular movement in world politics, which is becoming increasingly infected with the excesses that traditional religion invites. In Sharing Reality , the authors make a heroically diplomatic plea for secularism that would unite people of all stripes.” Shadia Drury, author, Terror and Civilization: Christianity, Politics, and the Western Psyche“We have long been in need of this book. In our often-stonewalled conversation with religious believers, Haley and McGowan bring a vital contribution for the dialogue of both coffee tables and conference halls. Packed full of insights, Sharing Reality turns our focus toward the critical component of science acceptance and exposes how the language we often use hinders real progress.” Drew Bekius, Communications Director, The Clergy Project and author, The Rise and Fall of Faith

Jeff T. Haley is a scientist, lawyer, and inventor. He has argued before the U.S Supreme Court, and founded and directed the nonprofit that led Washington state’s successful medical marijuana initiative. He is currently the founder and CEO of OraHealth, which sells his patented healthcare products through 30,000 pharmacies worldwide. Dale McGowan is the author and editor of numerous books, including Parenting Beyond Belief, In Faith and In Doubt, and Atheism for Dummies. In 2008 he was named Harvard Humanist of the Year for his work in nonreligious parent education.