New Barbara G. Walker Book Explores the Nature and History of Religion from a Freethought Perspective

Online, April 22, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Stellar House Publishing announced today the release of a new book by Barbara G. Walker, author of the bestselling book on women's religion, mythology and spirituality, "The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets." The new book, "Man Made God: A Collection of Essays," explores the nature and history of religious ideas and beliefs from the hoary mists of time to the present.

Extraordinary independent scholar of comparative religion and mythology Barbara G. Walker takes us through a riveting journey back in time to when the Goddess and her consort/son ruled supreme, into the era when the patriarchy usurped Her worship, right up to Barbara's own personal experience being raised a Christian.

In this remarkable collection, Walker turns a critical eye towards:

• Religion as big business
• Religion's effects on children
• The Bible as a "moral guide" and "history"
• Biblical infallibility
• The doctrine of "original sin"
• The biblical attitude towards sexuality
• God as "Father"
• Church doctrine regarding women
• Church history vis-a-vis the Dark Ages, Inquisition, and book- and witch-burning
• Christian afterlife traditions
• Traditional Christian origins
• And much more...

A brilliant expose of the long lost history of religious ideology, including goddess worship, and a scathing indictment of the male-dominated cultus, this frank and exceptional analysis unveils mysteries that have perplexed mankind for millennia and unravels detrimental religious ideologies that have been plaguing humanity for equally long.

Edited by author and founder of Stellar House Publishing, D.M. Murdock, "Man Made God" comprises 378 pages total and includes a 300+-source bibliography; an extensive 24-page index; over 800 citations, including editor's annotations; and 120 illustrations. For more information, see http://www.StellarHousePublishing.com/manmadegod.html