BOOK: The God Delusion - Richard Dawkins

Title: The God Delusion
Author: Richard Dawkins
Genre: non-fiction
Publisher: Random House Group Ltd (2006)
Pages: Paperback, 420
Language: English
Rating: 9/10
Summary: In his inimitable, compelling, humorous style Richard Dawkins explains his view on belief in a supernatural god. Dawkins criticizes the idea of God in all its forms: from the sex-obsessed tyrant of the Old Testament to the much milder (but still illogical) "Great Watchmaker" praised by believers in intelligent design. He attacks the argument that religion is the foundation of ethics and shows the great improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, welcomes intolerance and encourages child abuse. The author makes clear that faith in God is not only irrational, but potentially lethal.

Review
In an earlier review of Richard Dawkins' The Devil's Chaplain I already explained that his view on religion was very similar to mine. In that book he already touches on the issue of subjecting children to religion. In The God Delusion he takes it a step further and asks the reader to stand up against this form of child abuse. I agree with him that even the mildest form of religious upbringing has the potential to sow the seed of fundamentalism. The danger with religion is the dismissal of reason, simply because someone was brought up to believe in a supernatural source that needs to be followed.
I'm so glad I learned that I'm not alone in not believing and this book sure helps me to be a proud atheist.
The Bible and other holy books certainly have great literary and historical value, but The God Delusion has reason and science on its side. I'll take that over inconsistencies and belief any day.