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26 Logical Reasons I am a Theist and Atheist: A Wishy-Washy Agnostic Analysis
There are already thousands of books about spirituality, atheism, the afterlife, and the meaning of life.
So why another one?
Besides the fact that this has 173 cartoon illustrations and a goofy sense of humor, it was written as the kind of book that thinks about these questions the way regular people actually think about them.
Not as an expert.
Not as a guru.
Not as a monk who sold his Maserati.
More like two people sitting around on a Friday night, eating pizza, trying to figure out what the heck is going on — and still not being able to pick a side.
Take near-death experiences, for example.
Maybe they really are glimpses of an afterlife. Maybe people are visiting another realm, meeting dead relatives, connecting with a divine light, and coming back with a message that there is something awaiting us after we pass.
Or maybe it is all happening inside a dying brain — oxygen deprivation, memory flashes, gamma waves, chemicals, and one last neurological fireworks show before the lights go out.
That back-and-forth is the book.
26 Logical Reasons I am a Theist and Atheist wanders through the reasons to believe and the reasons not to believe, exploring topics like:
Near-Death Experiences • Ghosts • Heaven • Karma • Astrology • Evolution • Cloning • Frozen Embryos • Past Lives • RNA World Hypothesis • Reincarnation • Consciousness • Free Will • Determinism • Miracles • Soul Energy • Conjoined Twins • The Incubus Phenomenon • Occam’s Razor • and more
This is not a dry philosophy book, a religious sermon, or an angry atheist manifesto. It is an entertaining, open-minded journey for readers who are torn between belief and doubt and still have questions about their own spirituality.
If you are a wishy-washy agnostic — for whom the existential answer is not yet obvious — then this book is for you.
So why another one?
Besides the fact that this has 173 cartoon illustrations and a goofy sense of humor, it was written as the kind of book that thinks about these questions the way regular people actually think about them.
Not as an expert.
Not as a guru.
Not as a monk who sold his Maserati.
More like two people sitting around on a Friday night, eating pizza, trying to figure out what the heck is going on — and still not being able to pick a side.
Take near-death experiences, for example.
Maybe they really are glimpses of an afterlife. Maybe people are visiting another realm, meeting dead relatives, connecting with a divine light, and coming back with a message that there is something awaiting us after we pass.
Or maybe it is all happening inside a dying brain — oxygen deprivation, memory flashes, gamma waves, chemicals, and one last neurological fireworks show before the lights go out.
That back-and-forth is the book.
26 Logical Reasons I am a Theist and Atheist wanders through the reasons to believe and the reasons not to believe, exploring topics like:
Near-Death Experiences • Ghosts • Heaven • Karma • Astrology • Evolution • Cloning • Frozen Embryos • Past Lives • RNA World Hypothesis • Reincarnation • Consciousness • Free Will • Determinism • Miracles • Soul Energy • Conjoined Twins • The Incubus Phenomenon • Occam’s Razor • and more
This is not a dry philosophy book, a religious sermon, or an angry atheist manifesto. It is an entertaining, open-minded journey for readers who are torn between belief and doubt and still have questions about their own spirituality.
If you are a wishy-washy agnostic — for whom the existential answer is not yet obvious — then this book is for you.
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462 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2026
About the author
Preeti Gupta
2 books110 followersPreeti Gupta was born in Chicago to parents emigrated from India. She has written columns for community newspapers and occasionally posts articles on her blog at 3ChipsOnMaybe.com.
She has published two full-length books, I'll Put 3 Chips On God in 2012 and, after a long hiatus, 26 Logical Reasons I am a Theist and Atheist in June 2026.
In addition to being an author and explorer of deep existential conundrums, Preeti is a Financial Planner and CPA who loves money (yes, she is aware of the irony). She lives in New Jersey, alone with her laptop and chocolate.
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June 6, 2026
This book was a delightful read. It was non-fiction but it read conversational (with some more advanced vocabulary thrown in every couple chapters to keep readers on their toes).
The author does a great job of exploring the arguments for and against both sides, and providing the merits of them. As someone who finds myself a "wishy-washy" Agnostic (as she referred to them, this was a great way of articulating a lot of the same thoughts I've had over the years.
She did an excellent job of including relevant science where it was needed, as well as looking at multiple religions.
(This was arguably my favorite part: so much of the literature I've been exposed to has limited to Christianity, or even a specific part of it. She took her time and looked at atheism compared to a variety of religions.)
I would recommend it to the Agnostic or just critical thinkers out there who are looking for something both lighthearted and substantiative.
The author does a great job of exploring the arguments for and against both sides, and providing the merits of them. As someone who finds myself a "wishy-washy" Agnostic (as she referred to them, this was a great way of articulating a lot of the same thoughts I've had over the years.
She did an excellent job of including relevant science where it was needed, as well as looking at multiple religions.
(This was arguably my favorite part: so much of the literature I've been exposed to has limited to Christianity, or even a specific part of it. She took her time and looked at atheism compared to a variety of religions.)
I would recommend it to the Agnostic or just critical thinkers out there who are looking for something both lighthearted and substantiative.
July 7, 2026
I was lucky to get a copy of this free of charge from BookBub, and I'm glad I did.
I liked this book a lot, because it had very interesting arguments both for and against theism. I also can agree and identify with her ambivalence and agnosticism. I agreed with a lot of her conclusions, and laud her fairness about each side. I call myself an agnostic (Jew), because I believe that we all are, but many don't want to admit it, as the author had posited. She had very valid arguments I could agree with for the most part...especially when it comes to the evil in the world. I recommend it if you feel the same way, even if it's frequently. I liked the illustrations, as well. So, I recommend you check it out.
I liked this book a lot, because it had very interesting arguments both for and against theism. I also can agree and identify with her ambivalence and agnosticism. I agreed with a lot of her conclusions, and laud her fairness about each side. I call myself an agnostic (Jew), because I believe that we all are, but many don't want to admit it, as the author had posited. She had very valid arguments I could agree with for the most part...especially when it comes to the evil in the world. I recommend it if you feel the same way, even if it's frequently. I liked the illustrations, as well. So, I recommend you check it out.
September 24, 2026
I received a complimentary copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway. This was a well researched in-depth tome on an obvious subject the author is very passionate about. I enjoyed her presentation and analysis that was thoughtfully broken down. Highly recommended.
September 2, 2026
Wow
This was such a beautifully written book! I loved the writing style! I definitely recommend picking this book up and putting in the time to read it!
This was such a beautifully written book! I loved the writing style! I definitely recommend picking this book up and putting in the time to read it!
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July 1, 2026Brilliant! Breathtaking! The best book ever!! As the author, I can't recommend my own book enough :)
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