God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens (2007, Hardcover)

The book is exactly what it says on the cover. A narrative about what's wrong with organized religion, and how the world has become a much more dangerous and frightening place in the name of religion. Of course, it's not about god, but about how people manipulate and brainwash other people in the name of their particular god. I knew it was bad; the terrorists we are dealing with now are a prime example; but it's even worse than I imagined and has been this way for over 2000 years. The author is an expert on his subject and submits the simple facts and practical examples for your perusal. It's one of the most frightening books I've ever read.

The most eye - opening read in years...required reading for any bipod with

unprejudiced grey matter...arms you for touching the "third rail" in that most

basic of philosophical conversations...check Hitchens' oratories captured on

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This book was exactly as described and arrived in a timely manner. I purchased this book because I have recently read another book on the same subject, "The End of Faith" by Sam Harris which was very enlightening and wanted to see what Mr. Hitchens had to say. I haven't started reading "God Is Not Great" yet because I am currently reading books on the threat of Islam, mostly by Robert Spencer - the last one was "Stealth Jihad" which should be read by every non-Muslim in America - it's a real wake up call. But I'm currently starting on "Cruel and Usual Punishment" by Nonie Darwish which is about Sharia (Islamic Law). Did you know that President Obama has nominated Harold Koh, the dean of the Yale Law School, to be one of the government's top lawyers - the State Department's legal adviser - that's the Harold Koh who stated that "America's focus on the war on terrorism is obsessive", that America is one of the three countries that form what Koh calls "the axis of disobedience" with regard to national law, and the same Koh who stated that he sees "no reason why sharia law would not be applied to govern a case in the United States". The reason why that last statement is so troubling is that Mr. Koh is trying to introduce sharia law into America - and once we accept sharia law, you can kiss the Constitution and Bill of Rights goodby forever, and America will become Islamic, that is a totalitarian, theocratic Islamic state.

I don't really enjoy reading about religion too much, though this book did get my attention. After a few chapters, I really got into the book. I saw this book advertised on, I believe CNN or Fox. I can't remember, but I bought it and I like it. It's a good addition to my books.

Super fast on the delivery and all as stated in the ad! Thank you so much!Excellent seller all around!

I recommend this book to everybody. Extremely well written, general critics about religions are mixed with facts and personal experiences reported with a style that makes the reading a pleasure.

I'm half way through this book. I am learning more about various beliefs, superstitions and religions than I ever did in 12 years of religious training. While I don't agree with the author on some things, and I know there are at least a few mistakes in the book, he makes many valid points which really make you THINK and for the first time you realize it's "okay" to ask questions, and that it is actually a GOOD thing to question rather than accept blindly. This was purchased on the recommendation of a family member with whom I had a very candid discussion. He thought this might interest me and he was correct. I am finding it fascinating.