“I have heard for years how religion causes war and injustice. The Crusades are always cited, and now we can include the attack of 9-11. But frankly, outside of these instances, I cannot find any other wars that are caused by religion. Nothing in American history fits. Neither the French and Indian wars, the Revolution, nor the War between the states had religious causes. WWI and WWII appear to have no religious cause. So it seems that an extreme minority of wars have been caused by religion.I think Dawkins confuses the causes of things. Humanity is belligerent; that is the common cause in all wars. Human beings are also well known for inventing justification for war that may not fit. We blame on a variety of things and occasionally religion seems to be the scape goat of the month. So, I wonder, "How many wars can you think of that were caused by religion?"”
“this was delusional”
“I've just finished reading this book. It's very interesting to see how much he quotes from other writings about the issue of religion. as an atheist, i found this book really mild towards those who believe in God; i want to read something stronger and more challenging but it was good in the way it brought very simple and interesting examples from life to show that THERE IS NO GOD. ”
“This is one of those hot-button books that either confirms your beliefs, or challenges them. The point, that I think needs to be made here, is that every reader will take from it what they went looking for in the first place! Those who went into it to disagree, will be ecstatic with the material that supports their position. Those that will agree with the author whole-heartedly will also find their positions asserted. Because of this, some readers will never challenge their own thinking and read this book as it was meant to be read.”
“I absolutely love the way he exhausts all the usual arguments for God. Yes- he did not mince words, but I think that was completely necessary given this topic. ”
“flat landers”
“Now residing in the Abyss of Books. No escape. SFC.”
“Well, I finally pulled this off the shelf and started looking at it. The author is a good deal more likable than Hitchen's, who wrote a tome on atheism as well, but that's really the leftist in me talking. Dawkins is madly in love with the natural world, and uses this as a counterpoint to what he considers a delusion: God, defined as any supernatural being or beings considered by humans within the context of religion. I have variously been an Episcopalian, an atheist and an agnostic. I am cautiously re-approaching my religious views, and I have to say I am still finding my way. This book caught my eye because the author is a renowned scientist, and I was interested in his views. More later, but so far, his arguments are well spoken. He doesn't mince words, be forewarned.”
“That last comment is supposed to be in response to viki k's review--the site is screwing up!”
“"Religion and God are beyond the realms of science, logic and rational thinking." - Thats the ultimate argument of all believers in God. Something like, "When you cant win an argument, pretend there isnt one, because your opponent's premise is flawed... God cannot be explained, only felt". How would you respond to an argument as ridiculous as this?Dawkins makes a good point when he says that its up to the believers to prove the existence of the object of their belief, and not the other way around. Else, this world would be full of the most fantastic products of the man's imagination, only because nobody could disprove their existence. How are you gonna prove to me that there isnt a Martian sitting right next to you at THIS VERY MOMENT?”
