Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- The Australian born atheist author, columnist, and U.S. based political and social commentator, Courtenay K. ‘CJ’ Werleman is often a controversial figure, on account of his strong opinions.
- He has worked in numerous fields including Literature and Journalism.
- A Gemini by birth, his birthday falls on June 18, 1973.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Werleman’s early education was completed in Sydney, Australia.
- He did his higher studies in Australia itself wherein he studied Journalism and English as his major.
Books Released :
- In October 2009, CJ’s debut book was published, ‘God Hates You – Hate Him Back,’ in which he criticized the character of Yahweh in the Old and New Testament of the Bible.
- In September 2010, his second book, ‘Jesus Lied – He was Only Human,’ was released.
- Koran Curious was published in the year 2011.
- He then released ‘Crucifying America: The Unholy Alliance between the Christian Right and Wall Street’ in November 2013.
- Werleman published ‘Atheists Can’t Be Republicans: If Facts And Evidence Matter’ in June 2014.
- In September 2015, CJ’s latest book – ‘The New Atheist Threat – The Dangerous Rise of Secular Extremists’ was released.
Other Work, Salary and Net Worth :
- Beyond his books, CJ has spent a significant part of his career writing for various publications, including The Contributor, Salon, Middle East Eye, The Bangkok Post, and Alternet.
- As a political analyst, he often provides insights into the Israel-Palestinian conflict, injustices carried out against Muslims under the guise of the US’ global war on terrorism, and rising anti-Muslim discrimination.
- He also hosts two podcasts named ‘Foreign Object’ and ‘Channel the Rage.’
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Though born in Australia, CJ moved to the United States in 2012 and is currently residing in Southern California.
- He seems to have a daughter as he had once posted a pic on Instagram with her with the caption ‘Surfing Salt Creek with the daughter.’ No further information is available.