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| ISBN-13: 9780618918249 ISBN-10: 0618918248 Publisher: Mariner Books Publication Date: 1/16/2008 Pages: 464 Book Type: Paperback Members Wishing: 339 |
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In this provocative must-read, the preeminent scientist—and world’s most prominent atheist—Richard Dawkins asserts the irrationality of belief in God and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society, from the Crusades to 9/11. The God Delusion makes a compelling case that belief in God is not just wrong, but potentially deadly. It also offers exhilarating insight on 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. With rigor and wit, Dawkins 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. This is a book that challenges all of us to test our beliefs, no matter what beliefs we hold.
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Michele S. (Basically an argument against the existence of God. Do we really need a two inch book telling us about whether or not God exists? I was intrigued when I received this book but started to - gasp! - think about spirituality. It's what YOU, as an individual, believe in. If you think God is a man sitting on a big shiny throne in the sky, great for you! If you think God is a feeling, an intuition, great for you! If you think God does not exist, great for you! If you think any sort of spirituality is bullsh**, great for you! It's what YOU believe in. Personally, I feel God is not too happy with how we are treating HER whole existence. And that's great for ME! But, honestly, I didn't need 400+ telling me this!
Deborah M. (Some great points are made, and then made again, and again. But he makes clear points on our origins and validates all people who do not believe in the supernatural. And in America, I think we need some validation.