Scepticism Inc by Bo Fowler

Scepticism Inc by Bo Fowler

Edgar Malroy is the founder of a metaphysical betting shop. A weary atheist, Edgar challenges people to put their money where their mouths are about their faith. If someone really believes that the 16th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is the one true incarnation, or that God is love, or that his grandfather's spirit lives in a tree, Edgar reasons he should be willing to bet money on it.
Edgar is right. The metaphysical betting shops become incredibly popular as people of all faiths rush to outdo each other. After placing a bet, the bettor is given a receipt verifying the bet and amount, and a button with a question mark, stamped Who knows? It's no wonder that Edgar goes on to become the richest man in the world.

As the competitive rage spreads, the betting shops indirectly cause a dangerous faith war, resulting in multiple popes, a beautiful messianic woman who claims to be God's messenger, and a technological meltdown with artificially intelligent home appliances. Meanwhile, there's an optimistic supermarket trolley climbing Mt. Everest, looking for God.

Bo Fowler was born in 1971. He studied Philosophy at Bristol University before attending the University of East Anglia. Bo Fowler lives in London.

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ISBN 13	9781582340722
ISBN 10	1582340722
Title	Scepticism Inc
Author	Bo Fowler
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury USA
Year published	2000-03-16
Number of pages	256
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