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==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.

In his book, Dawkins' main objectives are to convince his readers that the existence of [[God]] or any other [[deity]] is highly unlikely, that the Bible is incoherent, that morality does not come from religion, and that if religion does effect morality, it only does so negatively.

 

Dawkins 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 to prove that religion is unworthy of respect.

===The God Hypothesis===

===The God Hypothesis===

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.

Dawkins explains the different kinds of religion, including the divide between [[Monotheism]] and [[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.

===Arguments for God's Existence===

===Arguments for God's Existence===

===Why There Almost Certainly is No God===

===Why There Almost Certainly is No God===

Dawkins gives his reasons for believing that God is about as likely as fairies living under his garden.

Dawkins gives his reasons for believing that God is about as likely as "fairies living under his garden".

===The Roots of Religion===

===The Roots of Religion===

===The Roots of Morality: Why are We Good?===

===The Roots of Morality: Why are We Good?===

Dawkins explains why he believes that morality evolved.

Dawkins explains why he believes that morality "evolved".

===The 'Good' Book and the Changing [[Moral Zeitgeist]]===

===The 'Good' Book and the Changing [[Moral Zeitgeist]]===

Dawkins suggests that morality does not come from religion, but rather a changing moral ''Zeitgeist''.

Dawkins suggests that morality does not come from religion, but rather a changing moral ''zeitgeist''.

===What's Wrong With Religion?  Why Be So Hostile?===

===What's Wrong With Religion?  Why Be So Hostile?===

===Childhood, Abuse and the Escape from Relgion===

===Childhood, Abuse and the Escape from Relgion===

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.

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.

===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==