num_pages: 310
description: What words come to mind when we think of God? Merciful? Just? Compassionate? In fact the Bible lays out Gods primary qualities clearly: jealous petty unforgiving bloodthirsty vindictiveand worse! Originally conceived as a joint presentation between influential thinker and bestselling author Richard Dawkins and former evangelical preacher Dan Barker this unique book provides an investigation into what may be the most unpleasant character in all fiction. Barker combs through both the Old and New Testament (as well as thirteen different editions of the Good Book) presenting powerful evidence for why the Scripture shouldnt govern our everyday lives. This witty well-researched book suggests that we should move past the Bible and clear a path to a kinder and more thoughtful world.
language: English
title: God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction
publisher: Union Square & Co.