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Mentioned in 49 episodes
The God Delusion
Book • 2001
In 'The God Delusion', Richard Dawkins argues that the belief in a supernatural creator, God, is almost certainly false and qualifies as a delusion.
He examines God in various forms, from the Old Testament to the Celestial Watchmaker, and critiques the major arguments for religion.
Dawkins discusses how religion fuels war, fosters bigotry, and abuses children, and he advocates for atheism as a morally and intellectually fulfilling worldview.
The book also explores the relationship between religion and morality, suggesting that morality can exist independently of religion, and argues against the teaching of religion in schools as a form of indoctrination.
He examines God in various forms, from the Old Testament to the Celestial Watchmaker, and critiques the major arguments for religion.
Dawkins discusses how religion fuels war, fosters bigotry, and abuses children, and he advocates for atheism as a morally and intellectually fulfilling worldview.
The book also explores the relationship between religion and morality, suggesting that morality can exist independently of religion, and argues against the teaching of religion in schools as a form of indoctrination.
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