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Publication Date
2008-06-01
Pages
354
ISBN
9781591025672

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Prometheus Books, Publishers
ISBN-10
1591025672
ISBN-13
9781591025672
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60439825

Product Key Features

Book Title
50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God
Number of Pages
354 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Atheism, Religious, General, Faith, Agnosticism
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Philosophy
Author
Guy P. Harrison
Book Series
50 Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
15.1 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-051814
Reviews
"There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but now Guy Harrison has given us 50 ways to believe in God, or not if you care to read this engaging and enlightening book in light of what it says about the cultural and psychological power of belief. If the number one predictor of which God someone believes in is what culture and time period they happened to have been born in, what does that say about the actual existence (or not) of a deity? Read this book to explore the many and diverse reasons for belief."   --Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for Scientific American , author of Why Darwin Matters   "There's an excellent American publishing house, Prometheus Books, which specializes in agnostic and atheist subjects. I've just finished reading Fifty Reasons People Give for Believing in a God , by Guy P. Harrison. In this thought-provoking book, Harrison makes a powerful case against religion without the need for name-calling, contempt or condescension. - The Herald , Glasgow, Scotland  "Harrison has hit the right mix.  He does not coddle or kowtow to believers, but he has a pleasant way of writing.  One can almost imagine that he is smiling as he writes--not a sardonic smile but a real, life-affirming, comfortable-with-who-I-am smile.  His joyful embrace of the natural world and humanity in all its triumphs along with low points and his admission that he does not understand everything he encounters makes this author's atheism a very happy state of being." - Free Inquiry, "Many books that challenge religious belief from a skeptical point of view take a combative tone that is almost guaranteed to alienate believers, or they present complex philosophical or scientific arguments that fail to reach the average reader. Guy P. Harrison argues that this is an ineffective way of trying to encourage people to develop critical thinking about religion. In this unique approach, Harrison concisely presents fifty commonly heard reasons that people often give for believing in a god. Then he raises legitimate questions regarding these reasons, showing in each case that there is much room for doubt… Harrison respectfully describes each rationale for belief and then politely shows the deficiencies that any good skeptic would point out. He also offers something in return--a hopeful and optimistic view of science, the universe, and humanity without the divisiveness, prejudice, and hatred caused by conflicting religious doctrines….Harrison makes poignant arguments that are sure to inspire thought-provoking discussions. Whether you're a believer, a complete skeptic, or somewhere in between, you'll find his review of traditional and more recent arguments for the existence of gods refreshing, approachable, and enlightening." -Monsters and Critics.com, "There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but now Guy Harrison has given us 50 ways to believe in God, or not if you care to read this engaging and enlightening book in light of what it says about the cultural and psychological power of belief. If the number one predictor of which God someone believes in is what culture and time period they happened to have been born in, what does that say about the actual existence (or not) of a deity? Read this book to explore the many and diverse reasons for belief." --Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for Scientific American, author of Why Darwin Matters "Theres an excellent American publishing house, Prometheus Books, which specializes in agnostic and atheist subjects. Ive just finished reading Fifty Reasons People Give for Believing in a God, by Guy P. Harrison. In this thought-provoking book, Harrison makes a powerful case against religion without the need for name-calling, contempt or condescension.-The Herald, Glasgow, Scotland "Harrison has hit the right mix. He does not coddle or kowtow to believers, but he has a pleasant way of writing. One can almost imagine that he is smiling as he writes--not a sardonic smile but a real, life-affirming, comfortable-with-who-I-am smile. His joyful embrace of the natural world and humanity in all its triumphs along with low points and his admission that he does not understand everything he encounters makes this authors atheism a very happy state of being."-Free Inquiry
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
212
Synopsis
Many books that challenge religious belief from a skeptical point of view take a combative tone that is almost guaranteed to alienate believers or they present complex philosophical or scientific arguments that fail to reach the average reader. This is undoubtably an ineffective way of encouraging people to develop critical thinking about religion. This unique approach to skepticism presents fifty commonly heard reasons people often give for believing in a God and then raises legitimate questions regarding these reasons, showing in each case that there is much room for doubt. Whether you're a believer, a complete skeptic, or somewhere in between, you'll find this review of traditional and more recent arguments for the existence of God refreshing, approachable, and enlightening. From religion as the foundation of morality to the authority of sacred books, the compelling religious testimony of influential people, near-death experiences, arguments from Intelligent Design, and much more, Harrison respectfully describes each rationale for belief and then politely shows the deficiencies that any good skeptic would point out. As a journalist who has traveled widely and interviewed many highly accomplished people, quite a number of whom are believers, the author appreciates the variety of belief and the ways in which people seek to make religion compatible with scientific thought. Nonetheless, he shows that, despite the prevalence of belief in God or religious belief in intelligent people, in the end there are no unassailable reasons for believing in a God. For skeptics looking for appealing ways to approach their believing friends or believers who are not afraid to consider a skeptical challenge, this book makes for very stimulating reading., Many books that challenge religious belief from a sceptical point of view take a combative tone that is almost guaranteed to alienate believers or they present complex philosophical or scientific arguments that fail to reach the average reader. Journalist Guy P Harrison argues that this is an ineffective way of encouraging people to develop critical thinking about religion. In this unique approach to scepticism regarding God, Harrison concisely presents fifty commonly heard reasons people often give for believing in a God and then he raises legitimate questions regarding these reasons, showing in each case that there is much room for doubt.Whether youre a believer, a complete sceptic, or somewhere in between, youll find Harrisons review of traditional and more recent arguments for the existence of God refreshing, approachable, and enlightening. From religion as the foundation of morality to the authority of sacred books, the compelling religious testimony of influential people, near-death experiences, arguments from "Intelligent Design", and much more, Harrison respectfully describes each rationale for belief and then politely shows the deficiencies that any good sceptic would point out.As a journalist who has travelled widely and interviewed many highly accomplished people, quite a number of whom are believers, Harrison appreciates the variety of belief and the ways in which people seek to make religion compatible with scientific thought. Nonetheless, he shows that, despite the prevalence of belief in God or religious belief in intelligent people, in the end there are no unassailable reasons for believing in a God. For sceptics looking for appealing ways to approach their believing friends or believers who are not afraid to consider a sceptical challenge, Harrisons book makes for very stimulating reading., Presenting fifty commonly heard reasons people often give for believing in a God, the author raises legitimate questions regarding these reasons, showing in each case that there is much room for doubt. He shows that, despite the prevalence of belief in God, in the end there are no unassailable reasons for believing in a God.
LC Classification Number
BL473

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    • Gentle persuasion, but maybe not all that convincing

      I found the arguments in response to 50 questions repetitive. The arguments are however compelling to one who does not have belief. As is most often the case, to a believer, rational arguments and reason are insufficient to persuade one away from belief. It is easy to read compared to a book by Hitchens, Harris, or Dawkins, but somewhat boring due to its length and repetitive format. The books by all these authors present similar arguments often quoting each other. Harrison is definitely the most polite and respectful seeking not to offend believers. I enjoyed reading it, and finishing it, as I was more than ready for the end of 50 questions.

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