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  • An atheist criticizing Christianity (esp. Catholic)from a Darwanian point of view. Some of the arguements, like the parts about babies being baptized, the terrorists' unquestioning faith and the misuse of power by the church in the past, are sound. However, being too eager to defend his view, Dawkin ... Continue

    An atheist criticizing Christianity (esp. Catholic)from a Darwanian point of view. Some of the arguements, like the parts about babies being baptized, the terrorists' unquestioning faith and the misuse of power by the church in the past, are sound. However, being too eager to defend his view, Dawkins sometimes presents points and arguements that are as unconvincing as those presented by the church when it comes to inconsistency and contraditions within the bible.

    

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• ― Oldwave said on Jul 29, 2007 about the Paperback edition| Add your feedback

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  • Well written and very highly recommended. However, I don't think that the Boeing argument is even necessary and that Dawkins plays it up a bit much. The pure absurdity of theology, the absolute lack of evidence, and the fact that when confronted by a similarly insane belief in another culture we wou ... Continue

    Well written and very highly recommended. However, I don't think that the Boeing argument is even necessary and that Dawkins plays it up a bit much. The pure absurdity of theology, the absolute lack of evidence, and the fact that when confronted by a similarly insane belief in another culture we would rule it out (e.g. cargo cults) is more than enough.

    

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  • An excellent argument for atheism and after reading it, the first time in my life I can say I am an atheist with full confidence. Although I agree with Harris that we shouldn't need a term for atheism...no one wakes up and says "I'm not an astrologer! I'm not an alchemist! I don't believe in the Gre ... Continue

    An excellent argument for atheism and after reading it, the first time in my life I can say I am an atheist with full confidence. Although I agree with Harris that we shouldn't need a term for atheism...no one wakes up and says "I'm not an astrologer! I'm not an alchemist! I don't believe in the Greek gods!"

    I'm certain religious people will wither at Dawkins' arrogant tone, but I think this makes a point. In what other area of human discussion do we tip-toe so lightly around other people's ideas of the world when not based on evidence? Do we respect someone's views of history if they don't support it with evidence (Holocaust-deniers)? Would we tolerate a doctor who said, "No matter what evidence you show me for or against this procedure, nothing with shake my faith in it"? Dawkins SHOULD have the right to be blunt. We should be able to openly question religion, just as we openly question any other area of human knowledge.

    "Religion is an insult to human dignity. With or without it you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion."

    Steven Weinberg

    

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  • This is not just Darwin's evolution VS religion. It also covers some philosophical arguements on religion. It traces the root of goodness and evilness of human beings, argues that we don't necessarily need religion to act nice. On the contrary, Dawkins thinks that religions sometimes do cause harm ... Continue

    This is not just Darwin's evolution VS religion. It also covers some philosophical arguements on religion. It traces the root of goodness and evilness of human beings, argues that we don't necessarily need religion to act nice. On the contrary, Dawkins thinks that religions sometimes do cause harm to us, the monotheistic thought especially leads to a lot of conflicts in the modern world. His arguements are clear and humorous. And his braveness of challenging the 'untouchablility' of religious matters is highly admirable, though his tone may sound a bit arrogant and offensive to people who are deeply religious.

    Overall, it is a nice read (it take patience though). Both theists and atheists should give it a go.

    

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• ― Yao said on Nov 22, 2009 about the Paperback edition| Add your feedback

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  • An all-time 'must read'

  • This book should be required reading for schoolchildren. Let's replace the mumbo-jumbo forced into their little minds - often before they even started to believe in Santa Claus - and replace it wth rationality.

    

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• ― Mike Buchanan said on Nov 18, 2009 about the Audio CD edition| Add your feedback

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  • one word : a.w.e.s.o.m.e

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