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The Delusion of Disbelief: Why the New Atheism is a Threat to Your Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness
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Former "TIME" senior correspondent and bestselling author Aikman offers an articulate, reasoned response to four writers at the forefront of today's anti-faith movement: Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens.
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The last few years have seen a great assault upon faith in the publishing world, with an influx of books denouncing religious belief. While attacks on faith are not new, what is notable about these books--several of which have hit the bestseller charts--is their contention that belief in God is not only deluded, but "dangerous to society."In "The Delusion of Disbelief, " former "Time" senior correspondent and bestselling author David Aikman offers an articulate, reasoned response to four writers at the forefront of today's anti-faith movement: Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens. Aikman shines a light on the arguments of these "evangelists of atheism," skillfully exposing their errors and inconsistencies. He explains what appears to motivate atheists and their followers; encourages Christians to look closely at what they believe; arms readers with powerful arguments in response to critics of faith; and exposes the social problems that atheism has caused throughout the world. Aikman also takes on one of the most controversial questions of our time: "Can American liberties survive in the absence of widespread belief in God on the part of the nation's people?" The answer to that question, says Aikman, is critically important to your future.
i>The Delusion of Disbelief" is a thoughtful, intelligent resource for anyone concerned about the increasingly strident and aggressive new attacks on religious belief. It is the book that every person of faith should read--and give away. |
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Pages 256
Dimensions: Length: 7.75" Width: 6.55" Height: 0.78"
Weight: 0.69 lbs.
Binding Hardcover
Release Date Apr 1, 2008
Publisher Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN 1414317085
EAN 9781414317083
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 | New Atheism: Rotten Roots & Poisonous Fruits May 7, 2010 |
| Shaped by both the incisive analysis of a veteran journalist and the informed perspective of a trained historian, David Aikman's The Delusion of Disbelief is timely critique of the so-called New Atheism movement. With sophistication and precision, Dr. Aikman unearths the rotten roots and exposes the poisonous fruits of an old heresy. A chronicle of the personal and political destruction produced by `God-is-dead' thinking The Delusion of Disbelief is a much needed resource for all involved in Christian education and ministry. | | |  | A Real Review Dec 8, 2009 |
I am admittedly not religious. I've read some of the books Aikman discusses and decided to read this to see what a religious argument had to say.
Because this book is an argument against atheism, this book has two main tasks it needs to accomplish:
1.) Show that belief in God is true, or at least likely
2.) Show that belief in God is less harmful to society than disbelief
The second task it accomplishes with some success. The first Aikman completely ignores, and unfortunately, this is arguably the more important task. As Dawkins is fond of saying, "Even if certain beliefs can be comforting, it doesn't make them true." Hence the most glaring problem with the book is its complete failure to even ATTEMPT to address one of the main atheist contentions.
As for the second task, Aikman gives readers a mix of legitimate and invalid criticism. Among its more legitimate arguments are examples of crimes actually committed IN THE NAME OF atheism and providing a clearer view of the religious beliefs of certain historical figures, such as Albert Einstein. Among the more invalid arguments are claims that disbelief in God somehow leads to a morality system acceptable of any kind of behavior, however cruel and barbaric.
As for overall writing style and quality, Dawkins is clearly a superior writer (though Aikman might beat out Hitchens in God is Not Great). While Aikman does provide some good factual information, he generally fails to unify all his facts into an effective framework. One often loses the purpose behind certain factual examples.
Overall, Aikman presents a few interesting ideas that are on the side of religion. Some of what he presents, however, is either questionable, oversimplified, or even just plain wrong. And the most egregious arguments against religion Aikman never even mentions. | | | | A Must Read to Support The Belief in Jesus in a World Gone Mad Nov 14, 2009 |
With intellectual prowess, acerbic wit and deep faith, David Aikman duels and wins the argument against atheism. In brilliant opposition to those who attack Christians as intolerant of opposing views, Aikman patiently and elegantly exposed each atheistic false assumption. (His specific targets are the writings and thoughts of Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens.)
Aikman quotes Albert Einstein wisely, since many feel that the mathematics genius would have had opinions on other subjects that would be trustworthy. although
Einstein eschewed all trappings of religion, he said, "I am a Jew, but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the Nazarene." Einstein was also emphatic about asserting the existence of Jesus. "(Do I believe in Jesus?) Unquestionably! No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life."
Powerful in his warning to 21st century liberals who tolerate atheism in the spirit of "it's all good", Aikman declares, "Atheism, when adopted wholesale by any government or society, has very profound and - as was evident in the twentieth century - disturbing consequences for political liberty. Every single one of the Founding Fathers understood this..." (page 136)
The Delusion of Disbelief is civil, intellectually profound, occasionally humorous, stunning in it's logic, patient, a "must read" for anyone needing backup for their scholarship, history and logic of why Jesus lived, was the Son of God, was crucified and resurrected for the benefit of all.
| | | | A Must Read to Oppose Atheism Nov 2, 2009 |
With intellectual prowess, acerbic wit and deep faith, David Aikman duels and wins the argument against atheism. In brilliant opposition to those who attack Christians as intolerant of opposing views, Aikman patiently and elegantly exposed each atheistic false assumption. (His specific targets are the writings and thoughts of Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens.)
Aikman quotes Albert Einstein wisely, since many feel that the mathematics genius would have had opinions on other subjects that would be trustworthy. although
Einstein eschewed all trappings of religion, he said, "I am a Jew, but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the Nazarene." Einstein was also emphatic about asserting the existence of Jesus. "(Do I believe in Jesus?) Unquestionably! No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life."
Powerful in his warning to 21st century liberals who tolerate atheism in the spirit of "it's all good", Aikman declares, "Atheism, when adopted wholesale by any government or society, has very profound and - as was evident in the twentieth century - disturbing consequences for political liberty. Every single one of the Founding Fathers understood this..." (page 136)
The Delusion of Disbelief is civil, intellectually profound, occasionally humorous, stunning in it's logic, patient, a "must read" for anyone needing backup for their scholarship, history and logic of why Jesus lived, was the Son of God, was crucified and resurrected for the benefit of all.
| | | | Overall Great Sep 9, 2009 |
| I was very satisfied with the condition of the book. A little slower than expected delivery but otherwise grateful for the good service! | | | Write your own review about The Delusion of Disbelief: Why the New Atheism is a Threat to Your Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness
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