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 God Is Not Great - Christopher Hitchens
 God Is Not Great - Christopher Hitchens ... his beliefs of a lifetime. And God should be flattered: unlike most of those clamoring for his attention, Hitchens treats him like an adult. New York Times Book ReviewNewest Review: ... matter, Hitchens is able to both present familiar arguments in new and interesting ways and also to bring new arguments to ... more ... the table. In one particularly noteworthy passage he recounts an occasion where he was asked by a noted American radio personality the question (paraphrased) "If you were walking along the street at night and saw a group of men heading your way, would you feel safer knowing they'd just come from a prayer meeting?" The answer he gives is classic Hitchens: "Sir," he responds "As it happens I've actually had that experience in Beirut, Bombay, Baghdad, Belgrade, and Bethlehem - and that's jus...more |
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God Is Not Great - Christopher Hitchens: A superb introduction to atheism. (287 words)
by - written on 27/10/08 (Very useful, 20 readings)
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'God Is Not Great' is a timely and elegant broadside against religious faith from perhaps Britain's leading intellectual figure. With clarity, vigour, and characteristic wit, Christopher Hitchens' deconstructs the numerous reasons for belief in God, pointing out their myriad logical flaws and factual missteps as he goes. Quite surprisingly, considering the subject matter, Hitchens is able to both present familiar arguments in new and interesting ways and also to bring new arguments to the table. In one particularly noteworthy passage he recounts an occasion where he was asked by a noted American radio personality the question (paraphrased) "If you ... Read the complete review
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