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Jun 20, 2019SeattleSaul rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Dawkins covers very wordily the subject of the possibility that there is a God and his own atheism well, but also seems defensive, making a major issue of it, particularly at the end of the book where he delves into the history of religions and the horrors done it its name. Also, his concern is with the mental and emotional abuse done to so many children, who, in turn, inflict it upon their children. As a non-believer, I think of religion as a comfort to the believers but am concerned about the harm done to people and the acts they have performed in the name of their religion(s). The author presents a problem that adherents of a God have in giving up their belief because “faith” demands that one think it is true regardless of facts or lack thereof. Hence, it is unlikely in my opinion, although possible as the author attests, to quit religion, after reading this book. Atheists may find that he is “preaching to the choir,” so to speak, and need no more convincing.