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Line 2: − + − − ==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 asserts 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. Line 63:
Line 32: − − == Quotes from ''The God Delusion'' == − "The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully." Chapter 2 − − "I am one of an increasing number of biologists who see religion as a ''by-product'' of something else." Chapter 5 − − "By contrast, what I, as a scientist, believe (for example, [[evolution]]) I believe not because of reading a holy book but because I have studied the evidence... Books about evolution are believed because they present overwhelming quantities of mutually buttressed evidence." Chapter 8 − − "... [Moral absolutism] rules the minds of a great number of people in the world today, most dangeriously so in the Muslim world and in the incipient American theocracy... Such absolutism nearly always results from strong religious faith, and it constitutes a major reason for suggesting that religion can be a force for evil in the world." Chapter 8
cleaned up somewhat, but it still needs a lot more work in order to get rid of the liberal "weasel" wording
<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.
''The God Delusion'', by [[Richard Dawkins]] was written to attempt to prosuade religious people to "de"-convert from their religions to atheism.
==Intentions==
==Intentions==
===Alister McGrath: The Dawkins Delusion?===
===Alister McGrath: The Dawkins Delusion?===
''The Dawkins Delusion?'' is a response to Dawkins' ''The God Delusion''.
''The Dawkins Delusion?'' is a response to Dawkins' ''The God Delusion''.
== Sources ==
== Sources ==