2007-05-23 03:13:50 · 12 answers · asked by The Former Kermie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
At points I found myself like a person ringside at a fight, cheering him on with ever point (hit), and at some points I felt myself like a person rightside at a Chuck Norris v. the Olson twins fight, wincing at the brutality of it but unable to look away.
2007-05-23 03:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
i've got study the two _Letter to a Christian Nation_ and its predecessor, _The end of Faith_. mutually as "faith" does a great pastime of declaring the hazards of religion with out reason, i became somewhat stricken by way of Harris's comments approximately non secular freedom. His information have been common, yet his end gave the impression to be that non secular freedom wasn't one in all those solid undertaking. i do no longer agree. "Letter," on the different hand, as nicely being shorter, became extra to the component. Addressed specially to the Christians who had written him hate mail after "faith," he became very heading in the right direction with out being so brutal. That became my impression, besides; some think of he became extra brutal. after all, he sponsored off on his obvious aversion to non secular freedom, which made me extra comfortable. the two are solid books, yet i might propose "Letter" to everybody.
2016-10-31 04:26:08 · answer #2 · answered by student 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too expensive for so little book. A bit angry, but most people get angry when they feel pushed against the wall, and Sam Harris is one of many atheists (and non-Christians) who are getting to feel that way due to the right-wing's efforts.
2007-05-23 03:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was well thought out and an excellent read. His arguements are valid and the 'Problem with Islam' chapter was relevent and to the point. Harris is an unapologetic atheist and his arguements against religion, of all types are solid and valid. I would reccommend it to anyone to read. However, if you are highly religious you won't care for it and won't like it because he asks you to suspend your beliefs in favor of rational thought.
2007-05-23 03:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
It was a lot more palletable for religious types than "The End Of Faith", and that's what it was intended for. But I thought it basically said the same things.
I did like towards the beginning, where he mentioned the fact that if atheists are so sure of their unbelief, that they are completely unafraid of threats of hell, one would think that they have a damn good reason to be that sure...
2007-05-23 03:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Science and rational thought are not under attack by Christianity. As a Christian, I strongly object to Darwinism and man came from a monkey. I object to created math by men to falsely explain millions and billions of years. I strongly object to "what ifs" and "theories." Until science can prove something, I prefer not to clutter my mind with their "what ifs" and their "evolutionary theory" doctrines. Every time I see that chart where a monkey walks into a man, I want to vomit.
2007-05-23 03:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is an excellent book.
At points he begins to rant a bit and that draws away from the effectiveness of his presentation but still just excellent.
2007-05-23 03:17:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Brilliant.
2007-05-23 03:16:03 · answer #8 · answered by S K 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was a valid and concise response to a growing problem.
2007-05-23 03:16:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I'm waiting for the movie.
2007-05-23 03:16:54 · answer #10 · answered by Joe M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋