Richard Dawkins new book what think you?

Question

If possible, and I know its difficult on this site full of maniacs, I would like answers only from people who are
1. religious believers
2. sensible and sane
3. Able to make a reasoned argument
4. Have some knowledge of science and logic

Thank you

I thought so. So far no sensible answers

Best fun I've had tonight. There really is no-one who fits those 4 criteria, is there?

Sorry folks, by 'new' book I mean his latest, yes The God Delusion, it's new compared to his others isn't it?

Answer 1

I read it over the summer and enjoyed it, though I would not claim to agree with all of it or understand all of it. I think all Christians should read it if only as a challenge to think through what they really believe on some of these issues.

Answer 2

Are you talking about the God delusion or is there a new book that I am unaware of? Ok just wanted to make sure we were on the same page/book. I actually read a book called the Dawkins delusion by Alister Mcgrath. Alister Mcgrath studied chemistry at Oxford,doing research in biophysics, developing new methods for investingating biological membranes. He is also a professor of historical theology at the same University and is a former atheist. He is actually a fan of Dawkins writing but believes in this case he demonstrated a lack of scholarly work. He shows some of the flawed logic Dawkins uses and in some instances he uses faulty data including a quote from a web site that he never bothered to check out. Until very recently Dawkins maintained that religion was bad for you. Over the past decade there has been an accumulation of observational evidence indicating that religious belief and committment may have a generally positive influence on human well being and longevity Dawkins now concedes this point but is unwilling to modify his antirelgious polemics. He now say that even if religion isn't always bad for you it doesn't prove it is true. Dawkins still persists in his characterization or religion as malevolent. Yet far from being based on scientific analysis, Dawkin's discussion of the impact of religion on mental health is anecdote, hearsay, creedal statements and disciminatory stereotyping. I should add there is a forward by science writer Michael Ruse who says the God delusion makes me embararrased to be an atheist, and the Mcgraths show why.

Answer 3

I leafed through it in Borders.

He writes like a spoiled child. He doesn't seem to care about proving a point, it just seems like a long rant of his own opinions.

He also doesn't go in much for citing his sources. There was one passage where he quoted someone but said that he wasn't able to find where it came from. Was it that difficult? Did the book get published the day after he included the quote?

He is good at poining out the faults of false religion, but any fool can do that. In fact, in that regard, he is only just catching up with the Bible since it has already adequately warned that false religion would eventually come along.

Answer 4

What is the title of Dawkins' new book, love? Googling has come up with nothing. You are not speaking of Dawkins' The God Delusion, are you? It has been out and running for awhile and on the bestseller lists for the longest time.

Answer 5

I am a Christian,,
There has been a Richard Dawkins throughout history..
They come and go.
his name will disappear in the near future,
Christ will continue for thousands of years,
If you read between the lines, his mane interest is making money and name.
Probably he is sincere' ..
few years time' another new Mr Dawkins will appear on the scene, ----selling books'

Answer 6

Whatever you think of Richard Dawkins book or his beliefs he is at least able to give reasoned and intelligent arguments to support what he is saying.

All so called "sensible and sane" believers can do is say "I believe in God" without producing a single sensible argument to support that belief.

The reason they are unable to support their beliefs is, of course, quite simple. The whole idea of some "benevolent" deity sitting in heaven watching in minute detail and passing judgement on all the things us mortals do in our daily lives is absolutely ridiculous and the sooner we all realise it the better.

Has anyone else noticed the way "believers" always thank God for anything that goes right but immediately reach for their lawyer to sue any unfortunate person who performs a task which does not turn out satisfactorily? You can't have it all ways, if He's responsible when things go right, He must be responsible when things go wrong as well.

Answer 7

Yes. The God Delusion and The Da vinci Code are all true and fact. We atheists only buy books of fact and are not gullible like religious folk

Answer 8

The real problem you have is that no-one who fits all four of your criteria is going to waste time rising to your bait.

Answer 9

Every thing science says is based on the best proof, using the best available data and measurements. Science is always ready to modify its beliefs (theories) whenever better evidence emerges.

Religion, by contrast, is based on blind belief and the sayings of primitive, semi savage community leaders of the past, trembling before the forces of nature.

Science honours those who introduce better theories more in agreement with observations. Religion condemns , vilifies and often kills those who try to change its old beliefs.

Make your choice

Answer 10

Haven't read his new book but if it's anything like "The God delusion" then his logic is flawed

Maybe you have a more specific question you'd like to ask about the contents of his book?