by Richard Dawkins
from Houghton Mifflin
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Editorial ReviewA preeminent scientist -- and the world's most prominent atheist -- asserts the irrationality of belief in God and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society, from the Crusades to 9/11.
With rigor and wit, Dawkins examines God in all his forms, from the sex-obsessed tyrant of the Old Testament to the more benign (but still illogical) Celestial Watchmaker favored by some Enlightenment thinkers. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry, and abuses children, buttressing his points with historical and contemporary evidence. The God Delusion makes a compelling case that belief in God is not just wrong but potentially deadly. It also offers exhilarating insight into the advantages of atheism to the individual and society, not the least of which is a clearer, truer appreciation of the universe's wonders than any faith could ever muster.
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- Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
- Truth
Man speaks the truth!!!, with all due apologies to David Hume and my philosophy Professors in college.
- Don't buy this book. Save your money as Richard Dawkins is wrong
First off let me tell you that I am a Christian. Second let me tell you that Richard Dawkins is wrong. If you are wondering if God exists or not then please look everywhere until you find him. There are a number of good books and DVD's on Amazon that show proof of God. The first, of course, is the bible but if you want to do research outside of the bible then look at intelligent design. DNA and its complexity points to God (our creator). I recommend "The Case for a Creator" or even Ben Stein's "No... more info
- Shame
Shame. Ignorance. Sad. Total lack of intellegence. Save your money and your eternal soul. Do NOT buy.
- Excellent literary writing
Richard Dawkins and his book, The God Dilution, attempts to test people's faith. I think it is impossible to analyze The Almighty One the same way you would any other scientific theory. It's like comparing apples and oranges. There will always be those people who are faithful, those who are atheists, and those who are on the fence as agnostics. It will all be made clear in the end. I had to give him four stars for his excellent literary writing and continuing the great debate.
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