The book that rid me of delusion

[leftyguitarjoe]

The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins.

You all should be all too familiar with this book, but I dont think it could ever recieve enough praise. This book is was the straw that broke the camel's back and made me realize that atheism is the most logical and intellegent mindset. I was a hardcore agnostic before this book, not wanting to side with a religion, but not wanting to let go of a god. This book was amazing.

Next on my list: "God Is Not Great", "God: The Failed Hypothesis", and "Creation Revisited"

[MommaSquid]

I just finished The God Delusion recently.  It was terrific!  I am now reading Letter to a Christian Nation by Sam Harris.  Mr Harris is a freakin' genius.  

There are many books by atheist authors on my Amazon.com wish list, including God is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens and Sense and Goodness without God by Richard Carrier.  Luckily I love to read.

[Asmodean]

I have ordered the book from teh US, since I couldn't find even a translation here. So I'm looking forward to getting mail for once.

[Dreamer]

The God Delusion - easily one of the best books i have ever read. Richard Dawkins is a genius. i can't believe that anyone could read that and still be "deluded".

[MariaEvri]

Finished reading it. It was sliiightly difcult for me cause english is not my mother tongue, but I did enjoy it frm start to end.

[Loffler]

Finished reading it. It was sliiightly difcult for me cause english is not my mother tongue, but I did enjoy it frm start to end.

That's a shame; his choice of wording is so witty.

[leftyguitarjoe]

Finished reading it. It was sliiightly difcult for me cause english is not my mother tongue, but I did enjoy it frm start to end.

That's a shame; his choice of wording is so witty.

indeed. Dawkins is one smart cookie

[susangail]

Man, one of the first things I'm going to do if/when I get my driver's license on Wednesday is go to B & N and buy this book! I have been wanting to read it forever but I can't get it when my mom is with me. Everyone is ranting and raving over it, I can't wait to read it!

[MariaEvri]

Finished reading it. It was sliiightly difcult for me cause english is not my mother tongue, but I did enjoy it frm start to end.

That's a shame; his choice of wording is so witty.

No worries, nothing a second reading can't fix

[MommaSquid]

Finished reading it. It was sliiightly difcult for me cause english is not my mother tongue, but I did enjoy it frm start to end.

That's a shame; his choice of wording is so witty.

No worries, nothing a second reading can't fix

I just started reading god is not Great by Christopher Hitchens.  He's no Richard Dawkins, but it's not a bad effort.

[Chimera]

I'm really enjoying The God Delusion although it has been a challenging read for me. I don't know what it is, perhaps it's my fundamentalist upbringing or simply that I'm not used to reading such, I don't know, *advanced* work that it's hard for some things to sink in with me, but I'm really studying it hard. You should see me, lol, I have my pencil, highlighter, dictionary and notebook always at my side when I'm reading it. In fact, I almost came out to my parents today because of it. My parents wanted to know what I was reading and studying so intently, so my mom went and grabbed the book, and my dad just went, "Oh boy," when he read the title. Then he asked, "Why don't you want to believe in God?" I almost answered, "It's not a matter of want; I simply don't," but I said nothing instead. I just didn't think it was the right time. But at least a small seed was planted that will hopefully prepare us both for the day the truth does come out.

[susangail]

I'm really enjoying The God Delusion although it has been a challenging read for me. I don't know what it is, perhaps it's my fundamentalist upbringing or simply that I'm not used to reading such, I don't know, *advanced* work that it's hard for some things to sink in with me, but I'm really studying it hard. You should see me, lol, I have my pencil, highlighter, dictionary and notebook always at my side when I'm reading it. In fact, I almost came out to my parents today because of it. My parents wanted to know what I was reading and studying so intently, so my mom went and grabbed the book, and my dad just went, "Oh boy," when he read the title. Then he asked, "Why don't you want to believe in God?" I almost answered, "It's not a matter of want; I simply don't," but I said nothing instead. I just didn't think it was the right time. But at least a small seed was planted that will hopefully prepare us both for the day the truth does come out.

Wow, way to stay strong. Hang in there!

[leftyguitarjoe]

well, I just bought my own copy of the book today!!