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The Restless Soul of the World's Most Notorious Atheist

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Madalyn Murray O'Hair was a controversial figure who fought for the separation of church and state. She was the founder of American Atheists, and her activism led to several landmark Supreme Court decisions.

The Faith of Christopher Hitchens: The Restless Soul of the World's Most Notorious Atheist

by Larry Alex Taunton

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O'Hair was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1918. Her parents were devout Catholics, but she rejected religion at a young age. She became an atheist after reading a book by Clarence Darrow.

In 1963, O'Hair founded American Atheists. The organization's mission is to promote atheism and to defend the separation of church and state. O'Hair was a vocal critic of organized religion, and she often made headlines with her controversial statements.

In 1969, O'Hair won a landmark Supreme Court case that prohibited the teaching of creationism in public schools. She also won a case that allowed atheists to hold public office. O'Hair's activism helped to raise the profile of atheism in America.

However, O'Hair's outspokenness also made her a target for threats and violence. In 1995, she was assassinated by three former members of American Atheists. Her murder remains unsolved.

The Restless Soul of the World's Most Notorious Atheist is a biography of O'Hair that tells the story of her life and activism. The book is written by her son, Jon Garth Murray. Murray provides a detailed account of O'Hair's childhood, her marriage, and her work with American Atheists.

The Restless Soul of the World's Most Notorious Atheist is a fascinating and thought-provoking book. Murray's writing is clear and concise, and he provides a balanced view of his mother's life and work. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of atheism in America.

The Faith of Christopher Hitchens: The Restless Soul of the World's Most Notorious Atheist

by Larry Alex Taunton

4.3 out of 5