num_pages: 463
description: The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types.His argument could hardly be more topical. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America, and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between 'intelligent design' and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights such as women's and gay rights. And all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind.Dawkins attacks God in all his forms. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children.The God Delusion is a brilliantly argued, fascinating polemic that will be required reading for anyone interested in this most emotional and important subject.
language: English
title: The God Delusion
titlecomplete: The God Delusion
characters: Richard Dawkins, Cecil Frances Alexander, Aaron, Johann Hari, Mother Teresa, Douglas Adams, Achilles, Natalie Angier, Stephen Jay Gould, Christopher Hitchens, Peter Singer, Ted Haggard, Sam Harris
genres: Atheism, Spirituality, Science, Philosophy, Religion, Theology, Psychology, Nonfiction, Evolution, Audiobook
ratings_count: 263480
awards: awardedAt: 1167638400000
name: British Book Award
category: The Author of the Year
publisher: Black Swan