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In his inaugural address President Obama recognized a segment of America that many others in "the land of the free" would just as soon have removed, or at least remain silent. These are the non-believers: The atheists, the humanists, the naturalists--the folks who depend upon "evidence" rather than "faith" to sustain them. Richard Dawkins' now classic "The God Delusion" gives a rich context to those who do not live by religion, but rather look to science and the evidence of nature to guide them through life. Though not quite as biting as Christopher Hitchens, Dawkins very astutely observes and reports on some of the most egregious "sins" of religion, foremost of which is the intolerance and hatred of fundamentalists for those who do not accept their narrow and often inexplicable beliefs. Even more disturbing, however, is the abuse of children which religious fundamentalism fosters; often subtle, but nonetheless effective in its aim of robbing children of their right to challenge and question and decide for themselves. This is a book to be carefully read, understood, and acted on. No less than our freedom is at stake whenever and whereever the inherent right of a person to choose their own way, based upon personal study, reflection, and an open mind, is subverted by those who reject truth in favor of irrational, unsubstantiated belief and superstition. Read this book, again and again! It is a testament to the abiding power of truth, and the necessity for the continued search for knowledge.
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The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
David A., February 9, 2009
In his inaugural address President Obama recognized a segment of America that many others in "the land of the free" would just as soon have removed, or at least remain silent. These are the non-believers: The atheists, the humanists, the naturalists--the folks who depend upon "evidence" rather than "faith" to sustain them. Richard Dawkins' now classic "The God Delusion" gives a rich context to those who do not live by religion, but rather look to science and the evidence of nature to guide them through life. Though not quite as biting as Christopher Hitchens, Dawkins very astutely observes and reports on some of the most egregious "sins" of religion, foremost of which is the intolerance and hatred of fundamentalists for those who do not accept their narrow and often inexplicable beliefs. Even more disturbing, however, is the abuse of children which religious fundamentalism fosters; often subtle, but nonetheless effective in its aim of robbing children of their right to challenge and question and decide for themselves. This is a book to be carefully read, understood, and acted on. No less than our freedom is at stake whenever and whereever the inherent right of a person to choose their own way, based upon personal study, reflection, and an open mind, is subverted by those who reject truth in favor of irrational, unsubstantiated belief and superstition. Read this book, again and again! It is a testament to the abiding power of truth, and the necessity for the continued search for knowledge.(11 of 13 readers found this comment helpful)