The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types. His argument could hardly be more topical. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America, and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between 'intelligent design' and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights such as women's and gay rights. And all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind. Dawkins attacks God in all his forms. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children. The God Delusion is a brilliantly argued, fascinating polemic that will be required reading for anyone interested in this most emotional and important subject.
There is widespread confusion about the nature of religious truth.
Here Armstrong argues that atheism has rarely been a denial of the sacred itself but has nearly always rejected a particular conception of God.
This book is based on interviews with atheist leaders and participants as well as observations and analysis of secular gatherings and media.
From two perspectives; one philosophical, one cultural, these two essays explore the religious significance of atheism.
Arguments for the existence of God have taken many different forms over the centuries: in The Non-Existence of God, Everitt considers all the arguments and examines the role that reason and knowledge play in the debate over God's existence.
At the Origins of Modern Atheism
Theology jutiiles the evil and injus~ tice permitted by its God, only by conceding to this God the right of the stronegst, that is to say, the violation of all rights, or in commanding from men a stupid devotion. . . 129 XC.
"A book for atheist parents who are seeking guidance on raising freethinkers in a Christian dominated nation."--Page 4 of cover.
Infinity and God have been close bedfellows over the recent millennia of human thought. But this is James A. Lindsay's point. These two ideas are thought, mere concepts.
This book is easy-to-read. Everyday terms are used & the reasoning is of the common sense variety. The book is chiefly concerned with scientific facts & how they support or refute religious ideas.