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2007-04-02 20:01:59 · 13 answers · asked by LadyRebecca 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Interesting links, Ask Mr Religion
2007-04-02 23:21:20 · update #1
I haven't read it, but thanks to the atheists on this board I have learnt of its existance. I hope to someday read it when I have more free time.
P.S. Not sure how the person above can form an opinion without reading it.....
2007-04-02 20:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by nicewknd 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I read it.
Dawkins makes some good points and refutes some traditional arguments. I don't think he does a thorough job of refuting all of the traditional arguments (the ontological argument in particular), and I don't think he effectively establishes that the existence of God must be treated as a scientific assertion (subject to materialism and nominalism). I think the fact that some atheist philosophers have suggested that Dawkins stick to biology and stop meddling in philosophy is telling; some of his arguments do more for the opposition. He also presents some false information regarding certain court cases, which reveals shoddy research at best, dishonesty at worst.
2007-04-02 20:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by NONAME 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
As an atheist, I could not recommend the book to any theist, much as I appreciate (and consider valid) some of the arguments Dawkins presents.
He very much spoils his chance of presenting his case to those who do not already agree with him by his hectoring, harsh and bitter tone.
It's unnecessary, and though it doesn't refute his position it makes people more disinclined to listen to it.
2007-04-02 20:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've read parts of it... I want to finish it, but I think the bookstore near me sold out of it or they're hiding it now.. O.o.
Haven't read enough of it to judge it yet to be honest, but it certainly wasn't a kind way of stating things whether true or not... but I can't accuse him of hiding his true personality :).
I tend to think that we will respond in love to God or a diety in the same way that we respond in love to another human being, so I found that part of the argument void (he does talk about love, right?... sorry... it's been a while).
The crux of his argument is on the way we think, right? And the way we're able to fashion generalities based on observations, though not truly understanding how things work? Like I said, I need to read the rest of it, but the argument just doesn't make sense to me.
2007-04-02 20:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Richard Dawkins > Jesus.
I found out recently he has a shirt that reads: Atheists for Jesus. Hahaha.
2007-04-02 20:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by Alucard 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Refutation of Prof.Dawkins here:
http://users.ox.ac.uk/~mcgrath/lectures.html
2007-04-02 20:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by Serena 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a good book, I will check it out.
If I may add... I think people are delusional...not GOD.
2007-04-02 20:06:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Don't think they will, they felt it is cult book written by the Satan ......
They are not like Atheist, Atheist will read up the bible and other books.
2007-04-02 20:16:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why?
Dawkins has no theological background and no credentials to make him an expert in the field. Why should I care what he thinks?
That's like asking what a former Vice President thinks about Global Warming. ;)
2007-04-02 20:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
Wasn't he the host of 'Family Feud'???? And liked to kiss all the pretty girls...I liked him.
2007-04-03 04:40:22 · answer #10 · answered by Bill S 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋