A wide-ranging criticism of theism, questioning the assumption that rejecting God means rejecting religion. Draws on Western philosophical critiques of religion and non-theistic Eastern religions to show how a religion without God could work.

A criticism of theism, and in particular monotheism, "Religion Without God" questions the assumption that rejecting God means rejecting religion. Drawing on Western philosophical critiques of religion and non-theistic Eastern religions, Billington shows how a religion without God could work. The concept of religion without God has informed not only the theories of Nietzsche, Kant and Spinoza, but also expressions of belief in Indian and Chinese religions- Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism, Zen and Taoism. Concluding with a look at the "the future of faith," this is a wide-ranging and lucidly-written look at what it means to "have faith" and how this is distinct from religious belief.

'An excellent writer ... Billington's book will be read with pleasure by scholars and intelligent laypeople alike. The educated 21st century mind says no to God, yet we seem predisposed to religiosity by virtue of our DNA.' - Brooke N. Moore, California State University, Chico