God Delusion, The (L) (10th Anniv Edit)

Must read book

Gives a beautiful outlook towards life. Must needed in these anxious times where superstitions and fake news are creating havoc.

This book gives an overview of huge amount of theological arguments, and gives a scientific answer or a counter-question. Discusses about the rise of religions and why it's failing. Talks about old and new testaments, moralities, doctrines, agnosticism, paradoxes and so on.A christian and american would find this book more relatable as the author gives examples from there, still, the people from other religion can learn a lot from that.A must read book for any Atheist who is eager to debate any theist, and also an insightful book for an Agnostic person.The only equipment this book have is scientific reasoning, so this book can not change the perspective of a person who is immune to this.

"The God Delusion" resurfaces like a philosophical comet, leaving a trail of fiery discussions and sparking fresh constellations of thought in its wake. Richard Dawkins' magnum opus continues to electrify minds, and this edition, adorned with new insights, feels like an awakening of intellectual exploration.Dawkins' prose is a symphony of eloquence and persuasion, orchestrating an ardent critique of religious dogma with a precision that is both awe-inspiring and disruptive. Like a master sculptor, he carves through the marble of faith, revealing the contours of reason that lay hidden beneath. The verve of his writing isn't just for show; it is the rallying cry of rationality that ignites minds and challenges them to dare question centuries-old beliefs.In this iteration, the book boasts an updated prelude and a concluding reflection by the author. These additions serve as a bridge between past and present, giving readers a compass to navigate the evolution of debates this book has instigated. Dawkins acknowledges the counterarguments his work has faced while steadfastly reaffirming his position—a gesture that is intellectually honest and encouraging of robust discourse.Dawkins' analogies are the torchlights guiding us through the labyrinth of theology. He compares belief without evidence to a spectrum of possibilities, from leprechauns to Zeus, forcing us to confront the arbitrary nature of our convictions. His poignant parables highlight the delusionary nature of faith and invite readers to break free from the chains of inherited beliefs.However, even in its brilliance, the book can be an acquired taste. Dawkins' unwavering conviction can occasionally feel like an unyielding wave crashing against differing shores, potentially alienating those who stand in the intersection of faith and skepticism. The book's focus on fundamentalist aspects of religion, while driving its point home, might not fully encapsulate the entirety of religious experience and expression."The God Delusion" is a phoenix, reborn from the flames of debate, its feathers now glistening with a decade's worth of insights. Dawkins' words aren't merely text on paper; they are the spark that lights the tinder of contemplation. This edition compels readers to reckon with their beliefs and explore the borders of human knowledge and understanding.In closing, the Edition remains a beacon of intellectual audacity, beckoning readers to dance on the edge of enlightenment. Dawkins' magisterial work remains an essential read for the curious, the daring, and the truth-seekers among us. If you're prepared to embark on a voyage that challenges your convictions, this book will be your compass to navigate the uncharted waters of belief and reason.

arguing that faith is irrational and harmful to society.

The God Delusion is not just a defence of atheism, but also goes on the offensive against religion. Dawkins sees religion as subverting science, fostering fanaticism, encouraging bigotry against homosexuals, and influencing society in other negative ways.Dawkins writes very well, and the book is easy to read. Of course, he is introducing some ideas about evolution and natural selection well beyond what most high school biology classes address.

Once you've figured out the ocean of evidence proving the FACT of evolution, and then when you start relating god with whats actual, you notice that everything in these scriptures is just work of a man scribbling what he calls 'holy books' with all sort of non sense ideas. I was born in a Hindu family and the Hindus say that their religion is not a religion in fact. That's true ! Hinduism is the way of living a civilized life. But the great philosophers talk of creation and the supreme entity in many different ways. I am a non believer. I am student of Science. But I have spent time in studying various scriptures on philosophy of Hinduism or what they call 'Sanatan Dharma'. I lived in Hare Krishna temple and therefore had very long classes with the scholars who are studying in philosophy schools in Varanasi. We debate too. The debate and discussion often lead to an impression that all what the sages or the ancient scholars thought about supreme metaphysical entity and about the self and further relating it to life and death and trying to find a meaning in life is merely non sense. The kind of illogical stories one finds in Bible, similar can be found in various Hindu scriptures. For instance, in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (a section of the ancient of Vedas) Chapter 1 - Section 4 : The philosopher has tried to understand the nature of the Consciousness, Universe, People's Nature and has related it to the Supreme metaphysical entity. If you read this section you'll find many assumptions which reflect non sense and no scientist agrees with whats written. This book is one of the highest among direct vedic scriptures.The structure of the universe (Srimad Bhagawatam / Srimad Bhagwat MahaPuran) Chapter 5 : complete non sense. You'll find various commentators struggling to make sense and have somehow managed to do so by saying that the universe is so big that no human can see various oceans of milk and curd and butter (and what not) described in the books with his/her physical eye. Some say that its metaphorical.How ever the commentator tries to explain by given various Pramanas (references from vedic scriptures), he cannot make sense of some non sense stuff scribbled in the books by some day dreaming philosopher. They have no evidence to prove that the universe it what explained in the scriptures.Science has evidence and when you argue with a creationist on evidences they simple give non sense reference and ultimately you find that scientific evidence wins that argument because its intuitive and 'Holy' philosophical sort of things have nothing but non sense and stupid intuition. In fact they have no intuition at all.The God Delusion is the most remarkable work by Prof. Dawkins where he telling how the religion came into existence, how and why (psychologically) the hypothetical intuition of God rules the heart of people.He gives evidences from scientific researches and puts the fact of evolution and physics in the face to believers. He argues that one should let a child to analyse every theory and the scientific facts and accept what makes sense on his own intuition. He also depicts how the believers rise against those who not believe in what they believe.Overall, Prof. Richard Dawkins, in this book, has requested us not to simply believe in what others say without evidence. In fact one shouldn't believe at all. One should accept something after understanding it from every possible angle.