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God Is Not Great: The Case Against Religion

Author: Christopher Hitchens
Publisher: Atlantic Books
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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

79 reviews
Sales Rank: 3021

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.3

ISBN: 1843545861
EAN: 9781843545866
ASIN: 1843545861

Publication Date: June 10, 2007
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1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing. July 5, 2008
As with Dawkins' 'The God Delusion', I read this book extremely thoroughly to see what all the fuss was about, but was again extremely disappointed inasmuch as all of the arguments are subject to powerful and long standing, well established counter-arguments. For a far more challenging read, which does not, incidentally, set out to destroy anyone's belief in God, but ends up making any thinking believer examine their beliefs very carefully, I recommend Dr Peter Vardy's (a lecturer in Philosophy of Religion) 'The Puzzle Of God.'

5 out of 5 stars

Have you really read the book? June 18, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

It is obvious from many of the comments ie: by those who have given the book 1 & 2 stars, these reviewers have not actually read the book! If they had, they would have criticised it more specifically. Instead they simply rant against Mr Hitchins. What are they afraid of? That they find it such a threat should be reason enough to encourage anyone thinking about buying the book to go ahead and find out what it is that he says that worries them so much! I guarantee you won't regret reading it.

Brilliantly written and researched. The book simply lays bare the contradictions in each of the faiths and their supporting literature - allowing you to draw your own conclusions.

I would recommend believers of every faith to read this book - because if you do, and reach the end - with your beliefs still intact, then you have truly proven that your mind is unshakable and you will be a credit to your fellow followers! Hey, what a challenge!!

I have just finished listening to the unabridged audio version of the book (highly recommended) and consider it ting important enough to want to now also own a hardback copy for my personal library.

I strongly suggest everyone read this book - believers and non-believers. 10/10 Mr Hitchins!

5 out of 5 stars

Do we revive or not? June 16, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

After reading the book and having being brought up in a church going family I would think that if it prompts more of the regilious zealots out there to have cardiac arrests then hence my title. I found that at least it makes religion quite clearly a man made thing and as such it would be flawed as each interpretation and revision would bring each bigots extremism to the fore. I would not dare impose my own views above anyone's else however it does show that those who have faith are blind, if not only for their rants we would think them at some form of mental health risk. Well an open mind I believe is one way for humanity to move forward from the old school of fire and brimstone rhetorics which the faiths have promulgated. I agree that the 'church/faiths' 'money/self' interest had actively through fear maintained their stranglehold of the 'ignorant' philosophy and humanism must be promoted. So if the old faiths believe that self choice is important to complete the credo then let all read this type of book before coming to a false conculsion.

5 out of 5 stars

likeminded May 25, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Everything I have ever believed but was too intimidated and criticised to give vent to. Reading this has confirmed my feelings and was easy to read, witty, fairminded and honest. This book reminded me that I am not alone in this world surrounded by religious people who by and large are intolerant, narrow minded and obviously terrified of having their faith questioned.
Loved it from beginning to end and will read it again and again.

4 out of 5 stars

Enlightening May 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Contrary to what some reviewers think, I found this book to be much more readable than Dawkins' The God Delusion, although the author still cannot resist the use of fancy words when simple ones will do. It adds nothing to (in fact it detracts from) a book when you have to keep a dictionary beside you.

In a nutshell, I feel quite 'freed' by the two books in that I'm no longer beating myself up as to why a merciful God would allow thousands of innocent people to die in Burma, China etc. The same God, who supposedly sent his 'Son' down to earth to save us all and the same Son told us that the only way to God was through belief in him (presumably therefore condemning all Jews and Muslims, who believe in the same God, to eternity in Hell)?

I used to have a very simple faith in God. Thanks to Dawkins and Hitchens, I don't have one anymore. I do miss the hope of resurrection but as I'm now convinced that that hope is false I'm not missing much!

I remain determined to make the most of the rest of my life - not just for myself but for others. Just because I've lost my faith doesn't mean that I've lost my values.