God Is Not Great
God Is Not Great
Christopher Hitchens
Sam Harris
You can get the benefit of both his voice and his writing if you listen to [this audiobook]. - Sam Harris
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God Is Not Great

God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything

Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens
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Christopher Hitchens
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In "God Is Not Great," Christopher Hitchens wields his formidable intellect and razor-sharp wit to dissect the fabric of religious belief, revealing the threadbare nature of its claims on truth, morality, and the cosmos itself. With a scholar's precision and a skeptic's eye, Hitchens examines the major religious texts, unearthing contradictions and absurdities that have been glossed over by centuries of faith and dogma. His argument extends beyond mere criticism of religious inconsistencies, delving into the detrimental effects of religion on society: its stifling grip on sexual freedom, its insidious role in war and politics, and its obstruction of scientific understanding and progress. Hitchens' prose is both enlightening and provocative, inviting readers to question the foundations of their beliefs. He posits a world liberated from the shackles of religious orthodoxy, a world where reason and evidence guide human thought and action. "God Is Not Great" is not just an indictment of religion; it is a call to arms for free thought, a manifesto for those who believe that humanity can, and must, seek a better way forward without recourse to gods and myths. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, philosophy, and society, challenging believers and non-believers alike to consider the possibility that the world might indeed be a better place without the divine.

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Released
2007
1 Jan
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You can get the benefit of both his voice and his writing if you listen to [this audiobook]. - Sam Harris
Human decency is not derived from religion. It precedes it.
— Christopher Hitchens, God Is Not Great

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