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Many books that challenge religious belief from a skeptical point of view take a combative tone that is almost guaranteed to alienate believers, or they present complex philosophical or scientific arguments that fail to reach the average reader. Guy P. Harrison argues that this is an ineffective way of trying to encourage people to develop critical thinking about religion. In this unique approach, Harrison concisely presents fifty commonly heard reasons that people often give for believing in a god. Then he raises legitimate questions regarding these reasons, showing in each case that there is much room for doubt.

From religion as the foundation of morality to the authority of sacred books, the compelling religious testimony of influential people, near-death experiences, theories from intelligent design, and much more, Harrison respectfully describes each rationale for belief and then politely shows the deficiencies that any good skeptic would point out. He also offers something in return--a hopeful and optimistic view of science, the universe, and humanity without the divisiveness, prejudice, and hatred caused by conflicting religious doctrines.

Drawing on his experiences as a nonbeliever and his extensive travels around the world, Harrison makes poignant arguments that are sure to inspire thought-provoking discussions. Whether you're a believer, a complete skeptic, or somewhere in between, you'll find his review of traditional and more recent arguments for the existence of gods refreshing, approachable, and enlightening.

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Rating : - How to talk to believers, if you must.
Religious belief is almost incomprehensible to those of us who do not believe. Guy Harrison has spent a lot of time talking to people around the world about their beliefs, and the reasons they give for those beliefs. The reasons are familiar: 'our holy book says god exists', 'god answers my prayers', 'I need something bigger than myself to make sense of the world', 'morality derives from god', and on and on.

Harrison is an atheist. He seems quite tolerant and understanding of religious belief, and thinks that atheists would do well to be less arrogant and condescending when talking to and about religious believers. Fair enough. He still manages to take it as given that skepticism is the correct approach, and suggests that simply asking hard questions of religious believers may be more effective than confronting them directly; perhaps some of the questions will stay in their minds for a while and make them actually think about the basis of their beliefs.

My own view is that religious belief is so irrational that there is almost no hope that an adult who 'has faith' will ever change. Religious belief seems impervious to reason. People who insist on evidence in every other part of their lives will leave reason at the door when it comes to their religion. Maybe it's genetic. Maybe it's cultural. Or, for some, maybe it's pure cynicism, since it is hard for non-believers to gain social acceptance in fundamentalist societies such as America.

No matter. This is an interesting and useful book. If you are a religious believer I think you will be able to read it without your feelings being hurt. Or not. Whatever.

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