Recently I was recommended a book by my friend titled: “The God Delusion” written by a brilliant man named Richard Dawkins
Firstly its hard to recommend the book because it is both a challenging read as well as being part of a touchy subject. Recently I watched an interview where Richard Dawkins does say that he meant it to be a wee bit blunt and to the point and he doesn’t admit it to be a mistake…to be honest, good on him.
He points out that many religious people (apparently its forbidden to say “all” when it comes to religion because no two religious people can make up their mind about what is exactly right) are simply used to people having a respect for religion that when you ignore that they switch off. To most extent it is true, as soon as they read that this book will potentially offend them and their religion although that is not what it is intended to do.
Religious people are confusing.
Although, I have to give props to my brother at this point who is deeply religious. As soon as he heard what the book was about he immediately wanted to have a read and did so with a (mostly) open mind…which was refreshing to see in a religious person.
Anyway, this book is not designed to preach to the converted nor is it designed to make religious people hate atheists more (because apparently we deserve it or something?) it is simply designed to make people think independently which is rare in current society. I mean if you want to see the devastating effect it has, just look to Americanised Christianity…which to me is simply blind…unfortunately the same book, same God(s) and the same morales are preached to all Christians worldwide regardless if they choose to disown their estranged religious cousins in the USA.
Anyway, as you can tell this post is a wee bit biased…but I care not, seriously find and read this book…its a wonderful read and it will most certainly give you a chuckle or two when you get hit by Richard’s cunning wit. He also recommends several other books throughout The God Delusion so if you want some further reading then go hard.
Woohoo for free thinking!