Name: | The God Delusion |
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By: | Richard Dawkins |
Narrated by: | Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward |
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Length | 13 hrs and 52 mins |
Category: | Religion & Spirituality, Atheism |
Release Date: | 0008-07-12 |
Language: | English |
No, there is nothing special about the characters of The God Delusion.
The book was published in 2006, and in it, Dawkins explores the argument that belief in God is not only irrational, but actually positively harmful. In 2007 it was ranked the fifth most influential book in the UK.
The late Christopher Hitchens of the God is Not Great (voice, inspiration…)
The book, published in 2007, is subtitled ‘How Religion Poisons Everything’ and is a scathing attack on all religions. Hitchens was an atheist who was variously described as either a “radical,” “liberal,” or “socialist.” Hitchens died of cancer in 2011.
The late Ayaan Hirsi Ali of Infidel (voice, inspiration…)
The book, published in 2007, is an autobiography in which Hirsi Ali tells the story of her upbringing in a deeply religious family and her eventual loss of faith. She is a controversial figure, due to her outspoken criticism of Islam.
The late Sam Harris of Letter to a Christian Nation (voice, inspiration…)
The book was published in 2006, and is a response to the rise of Christian fundamentalism in America. Harris argues that the Bible is not a moral document, and that religion is
Richard Dawkins and Lalla Ward, who married in 1992, had a brief, but not totally happy marriage. In 1993, the marriage was dissolved by mutual consent.
Richard Dawkins is known for his work in ethology, the branch of zoology dealing with the behavior of animals, and for his work on evolutionary biology. He was an atheist, and his work was criticized by many people who did not share his views on religion. In 2006, he published The God Delusion, a book that was highly critical of religion.
Lalla Ward is an actress and writer. She is best known for her role as the Time Lord companion, Romana, in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who.
The God Delusion has been a huge success, selling over three million copies and becoming one of the bestselling books of all time. It has been translated into over fifty languages and has been praised by atheists and religious leaders alike.
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