The Divine Default: Why Faith is Not the Answer - Softcover

Dyken, J. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1628940069 ISBN 13: 9781628940060

Verlag: Algora Publishing, 2013

Über diesen Titel

Reseña del editor:

J.J. Dyken takes commonly-asserted religious claims and applies each of them to modern-day examples to demonstrate the often fallacious nature of religious belief. He uses a mixture of common sense and scrupulous logic to mount an attack on not only religion itself but also upon the religious pseudoscientists who try to justify their assertions with faulty science. "The Divine Default" is an exploration into our tendency to attribute unexplained phenomena to God and why we as a species continue to justify resorting to this easy way out rather than confronting reality. Armed with both historical and contemporary evidence, JJ Dyken sets out to debunk many of the most common religious assertions from the power of prayer to the seemingly inseparable bond between religion and morality. In so doing, he presents a persuasive case as to why the clash between faith and reason is not just irrational, but potentially deadly for mankind. When discussing indoctrination, morality, "intelligent design", and the plausibility of Biblical events, he presents his findings in simple lay terms that are logical, concise, and persuasive. This easy-to-read assessment of religion is a challenge to the faithful and offers effective ammunition for skeptics.

Biografía del autor:

JJ Dyken approaches the questions of religion with the rigor and logic developed through a career in science and technology. His writings have been featured in such national publications as the New York Times and Washington Post. He is now a college instructor. JJ Dyken has long been fascinated by religion and its influence on the world. He has spent a great many years researching the topic of religion and enjoys applying his analytical mind to such a complex and pervasive subject matter.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Algora Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1628940069
• ISBN 13: 9781628940060
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 212