Is it good?? Should I read it?
2007-03-26 05:16:00 · 15 answers · asked by ana_is_a_cat 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
naah, it's a waste of time and money.
2007-03-26 05:21:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mikael 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not only has David Robertson read it, he thought it was so challenging he wrote his own book questioning it. This book (published by CFP) is called "The Dawkins Letters: Challenging Atheist Myths". Hot off the press - in in-depth study. Read Dawkins and Robertson and make up your own mind.
Two other people who have read it are Alister McGrath and Joanna McGrath, and they have co-authored their response called "The Dawkins Delusion" (published by SPCK). It's a more selective response due to time and size constraints. Of note is the fact that Alister McGrath used to be an Atheist. It's a brief, academic work.
2007-03-26 09:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would probably start out with "Letter to a Christian Nation" by Sam Harris, first. It's an easier read.
"The God Delusion" is an excellent book, though, and I would recommend reading it at some point.
2007-03-26 06:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not read it either, but it is very popular. Personally, I think "God: The Failed Hypothesis" looks better, because it is entirely based on science.
I plan on reading "The God Delusion," "God: The Failed Hypothesis," and "Letter to A Christian Nation." I just need to find the time and money. (Luckily, I work at a book store.)
2007-03-26 05:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by Kharm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's decent. So are Sam Harris' books, especially his neat little pamphlet "Letter to a Christian Nation." Such works are valuable as antedotes to the religious brainwashing to which we've all been subjected to a greater or lesser extent.
2007-03-26 05:22:23 · answer #5 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is ok but there are better books out there if you are interested in atheism.
I think Sam Harris is an easier read. Especially "Letter to a Christian Nation"
It's a quick read and easier to retain. Also short enough that you might be able to get a christian to read it.
2007-03-26 05:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by KryptonOne 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I haven't read this book, but what I have read of Dawkins I think he should stay with Physics and avoid philosophy.
2007-03-26 05:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's an excellent book. On the best sellers list now for a while. I would highly recommend you read it. If your religious, prepare for a shock though.
2007-03-26 05:19:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That depends what you're looking for. I think it's good, but people who extensively study philosophical history seem to find it annoying, because it's not written with them in mind.
2007-03-26 05:20:23 · answer #9 · answered by WWTSD? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm right in the middle of it, and highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. Great "conscious-raising" points that many people haven't considered.
2007-03-26 05:19:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's very good. I prefer Sam Harris, and I would suggest "The End of Faith".
2007-03-26 05:22:02 · answer #11 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋