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</ref> book by the famous [[atheist]] [[Richard Dawkins]].
==Table of Contents==
==Contents==
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.
=== Deeply Religious Non-Believer===
=== Deeply Religious Non-Believer===
Dawkins attempts to establish Einstein as nonreligious, and he tries to prove that religion is unworthy of respect.
Dawkins attempts to establish Einstein as nonreligious, and he tries to prove that religion is unworthy of respect.
===A Much Needed Gap?===
===A Much Needed Gap?===
Dawkins concludes his book on a more positive level, giving inspiration to those whom he may have convinced to "de"-convert from their religion.
Dawkins concludes his book on a more positive level, giving inspiration to those whom he may have convinced to "de"-convert from their religion.
==Criticism==
==Criticism==