This is a challenging and thoughtful book. Harris has done the world a great service by writing it, and everyone should read it and really think about it in depth. His central premise is that faith itself is dangerous and cannot be spared the kinds of criticism that we give to other kinds of muddled thinking. From that basis he develops a few other - fascinating - points as well.

I cannot recommend this book strongly enough. Please, please read it!

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An intelligent analysis of the clash between reason and religion as it is practiced today and in the past. Harris makes a strong argument against the encroachment of organized religion into world politics. A book filled with things and situations to think about.

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This book is excellent. It really points out all the stupidity and danger of religion.

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This book is unlike any book I have ever read. It is very thought provoking, sensible, and threatening. It will test one's faith, but in a good way. This is important reading for all people who are concerned about the direction in which the world is heading.

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great book on the pitfalls of religion, and the influence it has on geopolitics

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An amazing book. His theory is that the belief in religion and its idea of faith in non believable and outdated ideas is responsible for many of todays ills. Faith is used to make people continue to believe in outdated in false facts. He uses the Muslims as an example. Still believing in stuff out of the 14th century. Worth a reread as some was difficult to get.

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Great book and intelligently written. Many new ideas presented about the way we view faith (or SHOULD view faith) and how it is not necessary to lead a moral life. Sam Harris is a true American icon!

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This is a very compelling, thought-provoking book. It advocates the end of blind reliance in faith as opposed to a reasoned reliance on ethical thought. I recommend it highly.

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