The God Delusion

The evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, one of the most influential intellectuals of our time, has written a bestseller that fundamentally challenges existing worldviews. In this passionate plea for reason, he takes a stand against religion: belief in a supernatural power cannot be the foundation for understanding the world, nor can it provide an explanation for its origin. If we declare criticism of religions to be taboo, we risk being dominated by fundamentalists of all kinds. Belief in a divine being is often the cause of terror and destruction, as world history from the Inquisition to the attacks on the Twin Towers demonstrates. An important book that takes a clear and convincing stance on a burning contemporary issue.