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''The God Delusion'' is a book by prominent [[atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins]]. Dawkins' website describes it:
''The God Delusion'' is a book by prominent [[atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins]]. Dawkins' website describes it:
<blockquote>"A preeminent scientist – and the world's most prominent atheist – asserts the irrationality of belief in God and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society, from the Crusades to 9/11."</blockquote>
<blockquote>"A preeminent scientist – and the world's most prominent atheist – asserts the irrationality of belief in God and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society, from the Crusades to 9/11."</blockquote>
''The God Delusion'', by [[Richard Dawkins]] was written to persuade religious people to "de"-convert from their relgions to atheism, and to strengthen the convictions of any atheists who may also read it. It has been a ''New York Times'' bestseller for nearly a year.
==Brief Summary==
===Chapter 1===
In chapter 1, Dawkins attempts to establish Einstein as nonreligious, and he tries to prove that religion is unworthy of respect.
===Chapter 2===
In chapter 2, Dawkins explains the different kinds of religion (Monotheism, Polytheism). He also explains that the founding fathers of the USA were nonreligious. He continues to explain Secularism, Agnosticism, and some basic assertions of the religious.
===Chapter 3===
In chapter 3, Dawkins summarizes some common proofs for God and attempts to debunk them.
===Chapter 4===
In chapter 4, Dawkins gives his reasons for believing that God is about as likely as fairies living under his garden.
===Chapter 5===
In chapter 5, Dawkins gives and explains some thoughts about the origins of religion that have been proposed by atheists.
===Chapter 6===
In chapter 6, Dawkins explains why he believes that morality evolved.
===Chapter 7===
In chapter 7, Dawkins suggests that morality does not come from religion, but rather a changing [[Moral Zeitgeist]].
===Chapter 8===
In chapter 8, Dawkins shows why he believes that religion is evil and repressive.
===Chapter 9===
In chapter 9, Dawkins explains why he believes that religion is child abuse, and that the scars from the "indoctrination" last into adulthood and even the child's entire life.
===Chapter 10===
In chapter 10, Dawkins concludes his book on a more positive level, giving inspiration to those whom he may have convinced to "de"-convert from their religion.
==Intentions==
==Intentions==
In his book, Dawkins' main objectives are to convince his readers that the existence of [[God]] or any other [[deity]] is highly unlikely, the Bible is incoherent, morality does not come from religion, and that if religion does effect morality, it only makes people worse. He also intends to teach that atheists can live happy, intelligent, lives (perhaps even happier lives than religious people). It asserts that atheists do not do evil things in the name of [[atheism]], while [[religion|religious]] people have been known to commit atrocities in the name of their religion.
==Criticism==
==Criticism==