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Betty Brogaard grew up in an extreme fundamentalist church and married a young minister. Over the course of many years, she questioned her beliefs, conducted research, and ultimately left the congregation. She then spent fifteen years in an orthodox church before concluding that religion offers no truth.
In *The Homemade Atheist*, Brogaard shares her step‑by‑step quest for honest answers without malice. She invites readers to analyze why they believe—or do not believe—exactly as she did, offering a path toward a satisfying non‑religious life presented in an engaging, conversational style.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Betty Brogaard
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