Dawkins' "The God Delusion": One of the best books I've read in a while.

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Originally posted by: bluemax

Originally posted by: 6000SUX

Originally posted by: bluemax
Sadly, most people - religious, agnostic or athiest, base their belief system on a few scattered facts, opinions, tiny portions of a few books, or a scattered handful of scientific facts.

To base your belief system on years of study of lots of literature, history, science and more is simply too much effort for most - as the vast majority of the human population are simply lazy. It's easier to "believe what I believe" wihtout much thought or question.

Simply put, the matter deserves far more analysis and attention than it gets... but that would take people away from their precious TV's (or whatever kills their spare time.)

I don't know why it should suck up all of my spare time, seeing as how there's never been any evidence of God. In addition, no Christian has ever explained to me (and I've asked many times) why their religion is the "true" one. All religions offer the same "proof", i.e. nothing but the words in a holy book and the assurances of the faithful.

Case in point. Somehow I doubt you'd change your mind ANY direction, regardless of any evidence placed before you. You believe what you WANT to believe - anything else would mean a change - and that would just suck not putting yourself first.

Both religious and atheist are mostly following blindly with no real data behind them. If they only studied some history they might be in for a shock.

Funniest thing is - those "blind sheep" both religious AND athiest are being led by the nose by "the powers that be", and I do mean earthly ones - not of the spiritual realm.
Suckers - plain and simple, pawns in a greater plan unfolding...

Nope. Show some evidence, and while you're at it explain why your religion is the "true" one. There is no evidence, and yet there are many religions. Why would a thinking non-believer have reason to believe? Faith and logic cannot coexist.

 

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just wanted to bump this, because having a layover between connecting flights today, AND a delay of an hour and a half to add to the time between flights, I decided it was time I finally buy this book. I've been thinking about it for awhile, and now I decided was a good time. In between quarters at school, means it shouldn't be too challening for at least 2 weeks. could be good time to work on this book.

regardless, I've started it, not very far into it at the moment, but I definitely agree with all his points thus far, and what he states actually paralells with my reasoning behind being athiest. although my parents question my still saying things like 'oh my god' 'thank god' or other god expressions, but my reasoning behind continuing to say them is social acceptance and obedience, but more along the lines of, they are phrases drilled into my head that everyone understands. plus, i'll say bless you, and not gazuntite, because well, as Dane Cook says, I feel like im honoring Hitler by saying gazuntite. (however its spelled, because I am sure its probably spelled differently).
either way, as I stated above, I share the same basic concepts and reasons behind my beliefs (or lack there of?). and I am glad I picked the book up.