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The Dawkins Delusion?: Atheist Fundamentalism and the Denial of the Divine | 
 enlarge | Authors: Alister Mcgrath, Joanna Collicutt Mcgrath
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  152 reviews
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Pages: 96
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 0281059276
EAN: 9780281059270
ASIN: 0281059276
Publication Date: February 16, 2007
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 Making a point without insulting the intelligence of his readers August 7, 2008
It's hard to believe that Dawkins is an "academic" yet alone has a position at an Oxbridge university when confronted with the infantile ill thought out arguments he propounds in "The God Delusion". So although it's debatable that on merit alone it deserves a riposte at all however "The Dawkins Delusion" was probably necessary just by virtue of the publicity the former gained.
This book unlike Dawkins' actually treats its readers as in possession of more than a handful of brain cells and argues in a logical, sensible way. And the fact that unlike the earlier book it was obviously written raidly in response to a book which had the luxury of time is another reason why it's a far more worthy work on just about every level there is.
 A missed opportunity August 1, 2008
I looked forward to reading this book and adding weight to my own beliefs that the "science fascists" such as Dawkins and Jones, were given an easy ride.
Here was an opportunity to challenge science with science but the book didn't dare step on Dawkins' own sacred territory. After all, why does the theory of evolution hold so much sway when it contradicts other branches of science (e.g. it runs counter to the third Law of Thermodynamics) and there isn't a shred of proof linking single celled lifeforms with more complex beings.
Check out Harun Yahya for this sort of battle where he takes on the scientists with their own weapons - a sort of "pistols at dawn" approach. Although an Islamic scholar, Yahya's argument is entirely relevant to Christians who seem too polite to counter bad science with a polemic argument.
Google Yahya and discover why the odds on the creation of life are considerably more unlikely than winning the National Lottery every week for a thousand million years. His well written arguments take on the scientists where scientists feel most vulnerable - i.e. in science itself!
This book has a few well worked moments, however, and it offers another approach albeit indirectly. However, the missed opportunity is a bit like standing up at a karaoke bar and, in the fine tradition of "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue", singing the words of one song to the tune of another.
 I thought this was supposed to be a joke..... August 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I picked this up in a bookstore last night and no word of a lie, it's about 20 pages long. I'm overexagerating but it can't be longer than 100. It's more of a panflet. Considering Dawkins is supposed to be "deluded", the author seems unable to find a great deal of material.
It is so rewarding nowadays to watch religion squirm like a fat lying worm on a fishing hook. If this is the sort of stuff they use as a response, then the battle is clearly being won and all these dogmatic, archaic, homophobic, misogynistic belief systems will be swept under the carpet once and for all.
Thank goodness for real philosophy July 23, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have taught philosophy for years and was frustrated beyond belief when reading the God delusion for its shallow and poorly evidenced assertions. Dawkins was arguing some times at the level of one of my poorer A level students. Although a great scientist (I love his books on science) he is obviously no philosopher. McGraths intelligent response to this weak piece of populist philosophy was welcomed and hopefully will enable those as equally ignorant of contemporary philosophy and theology will be able to understand the flaws in Dawkins book.
Complete waste of time July 18, 2008
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
The authors obviously don't understand Dawkins' work and are totally blind to any rational argument. While no evidence is provided in support of their views, the authors attempt to dismiss Dawkins' arguments with a series of cliches and platitudes presented with breath-taking arrogance. Very poorly written throughout in a patronising style which I take as evidence of intellectual poverty. Do not waste you time on this book.
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