30 Jul '09 18:08>
Originally posted by FMFThanks!! 😀
What compelling, detailed, dismissive thoughts about a book you haven't read.
Originally posted by FMFI have the "God Delusion" and enjoyed it very much. I am at a loss to explain why Bosse and other non-christians take such exception to Mr. Dawkins. Everything presented in his book is standard fare amongst atheist literature. The only thing that might raise an eyebrow is the bit about memes in relation to religion, but he presents that as more of a thought experiment. Everything else is more or less an overview of standard atheist fare. And in his interviews I find him to be a charming and witty individual.
Which of these two books do posters prefer? Dawkins' "God Delusion" or Hitchens' "The Portable Atheist"?
This question is for theists too. Which made the case more interestingly even if you don't buy into it?
Originally posted by whodeyIt would be better put if you said he was at war with "The God delusion" and for good reason. The God delusion is responsible for many atrocities and other undesirable things in our society and he explains that in the book. In fact, for me that was the best part of the book as it made me realize just how detrimental religion can be. Before reading the book I was mostly neutral on religion, after reading it I have become somewhat anti-religion.
What I can tell you is that the man is at war with the God of the Bible.