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Letter to a Christian Nation | 
 enlarge | Author: Sam Harris
Publisher: Bantam Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  45 reviews
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Pages: 112
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ISBN: 0593058976
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Publication Date: February 12, 2007
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 They thought we could never end slavery... What about religion? August 27, 2008
Mr. Simon C. Blower (England)
This book is outstanding. The only problem I have with these kind of books, is that they do not give an easy answer to all our problems; unlike another book I know of. As Sam Harris suggests we have a monster problem to face, and the time do something about it is now...
Religious or not, if you care about our world and the people in it, you can start by reading this book.
Should be read by every Christian without exception June 19, 2008
Daniel Grosvenor (Wales)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Speaking as a former Christian (and now an ardent secularist), I can say without hesitation that this book should be read by EVERY person who considers themself to be a Christian.
I have bought more copies of this book than any other as I regularly give copies to friends and family members, as I am that confident that their lives would be bettered by considering the issues it raises.
A copy of this book should reside in every hotel room across the Western world.
 A succint warning for secularists June 14, 2008
calmly
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Harris had written this book primarily for secularists so as to defend against the threats posed in the U.S. by the Christian Right. Unlike "The End of Faith", he says little about other religions, in particular Islam. This book was shorter and more about what I am familiar with.
Preaching to the choir? Undoubtedly to large extent but unlike "The End of Faith" I do not expect many secularists will feel he is unfairly extreme: this time he seems to be speaking well to address the concerns of many of us including those liberal and moderate Christians (and even conservative Christians) who do not feel well served by the political activities of the Christian Right.
Harris comments that "atheism" isn't any more necessary as a label than having to have "words for people who doubt that Elvis is still alive...". Anti-Elvisians? But would it be rude to the memory of Elvis, who, despite reported problems, was indeed a great performer? I did see and enjoy his movies. Perhaps Elvisism deserves founding, perhaps it already has been. Perhaps I could become a Elvisian apologist. Just show one of the movies or concerts and I'd have no trouble finding believers? Would you join? Pledge? Agree with me that Elvis not only lived but that I could speak for him. And that Elvis did not want your children learning about evolution in public schools. Or maybe gravity.
Foolish? Harris writes toward the end of this book "Clearly, it is time we learned to meet our emotional needs without embracing the preposterous". Harris expresses understanding: he writes that he does not "doubt that your acceptance of Christ may have coincided with positive changes in your life". He expresses no wish to discount those experiences but points out that many people now and before have had what seemed to him similar experiences in many ways, religious and otherwise. But he also believes that such experiences can be misinterpreted as one may do for those of other faiths. Claims that one's own religion is that different seems extraordinary and, as Carl Sagan popularized, "extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence".
I, for one, can see no good reason why I would deny that Elvis lives if credible existence of that existed, especially if it promised me some life after death in Blue Hawaii, an opportunity to frolic with a youthful Ann-Margaret for eternity. I would gladly read the books of Elvisian apologists if I felt uncertain. It would all seem silly if there were not efforts underway at this moment in the U.S. to discredit evolution in public school science textbooks and even to establish a Christian nation with Old Testament laws.
Harris says it far better than I can, he's forceful but succinct (less than 100 pages). He concludes with a list of ten recommended book (I've only read five of them to date) that would make for good next reading steps. You may also consider registering with the Brights' Network (see their web site).
Short. Sharp. Brilliant. Devastating. June 2, 2008
Anders Øverby
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It is sometimes said that the pen is the sharpest of weapons when used correctly. In no book I have read has this been more true. This book is a mere 90 very small pages, even slow readers will make it through in a couple of hours, and the arguments are completely devastating all the way through, I was an out-an-out atheist before reading it, and I've always been so, but this book makes the points so well that I almost felt sorry for any true believers reading it, they must be crying when they finish this, but if so, it should be tears of joy and understanding.
Challenge every believer you know to read this book.
Short. Sharp. Powerful. Brilliant. May 14, 2008
Mr Smith (England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The real power in this book comes from the arguments put forward. Sam Harris seems to work on a level of pure reason. His words are not the ranting of a fanatic, or zealot - but rather a thoughtful and concerned (and highly moral) point of view from a person who clearly loves his country and is very concerned (and rightly so!) in the direction it seems to be heading.
The book is unequivocally brilliant! I find it hard to imagine a truly open minded believer (if there is such a thing) not feeling truly doubtful of their misguided beliefs after reading this book.
If, however, you don't feel the slightest shaking of your beliefs then congratulations - you are a fundamentalist.
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