2007-12-31 10:22:49 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. People need to have all sides of the argument before making a decision.
Reading is always worth it.
2007-12-31 10:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by TriciaG28 (Bean na h-Éireann) 6 · 8⤊ 3⤋
Richard Dawkins thinks that there is an overwhelming scientific probability that God does not exist, He puts the odds of God's existence at less than 1%. Fact of the matter is Dawkins has no capability (scientific or any other way) of assigning any kind of probability to the question "does existence have intention?". Dawkins obviously thinks he has some magical evidence that he can see but no one with a science background accepts. Seriously the man claims to be 99% sure that existence does not have intention. He's obviously a man of faith, how is his position any better then the Theist who says he is 99% sure existence does have intention? He's a confused inconsistent old man,and I'm disgusted that ATHEIST don't boo him off every stage he dares to approach, for making them look stupid.
2016-04-02 05:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to read it, but was insulted and rather disgusted at his word use after a couple of pages, so I quit.
I thought it was going to be a factual thing, but instead turned out to be a rant. It's a book that makes Atheists look like sour people.
2007-12-31 10:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, provided you're prepared to "leave the bones at the side of the plate"
He has distinct and sound arguments, which at the very least need to be considered, but he does have an excessively abrasive and insulting manner in putting these across, at times.
If that's going to put you off, then don't bother.
I *agree* with him, and found it uncomfortable and unnecessary.
Edit:
!!you make me smile!! : do please e-mail me with your refutations. I'm interested, but you've blocked your e-mail.
2007-12-31 10:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
honestly no i have read it and i could disprove it in about 5 minutes
2007-12-31 10:29:55 · answer #5 · answered by *PEACE BEGINS WITH A SMILE* 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
It's pretty good. Not the best book on atheism I've ever read, but it's decent.
2007-12-31 10:29:54 · answer #6 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
I think Daniel Dennett's Breaking the Spell is better.
2007-12-31 10:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, one of the best books of 2007.
2007-12-31 10:26:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 7⤋
yeah, it's good.. But he's a scientist. Not a philosopher, or a religious scholar.
2007-12-31 10:26:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 2⤋
Yes! It's a fantastic book! Also read The End of Faith and Letter to a Christian Nation by Sam Harris.
2007-12-31 10:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by grammartroll 4 · 7⤊ 6⤋
NO
talk about fairy tales
he sure does tell them well
2007-12-31 10:25:59 · answer #11 · answered by hghostinme 6 · 7⤊ 11⤋