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The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason
The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason | Sam Harris
An analysis of the disparity between faith and logic in today's world tours humanity's willingness to challenge religious-based belief systems throughout history, citing the biological origins of spirituality while warning readers that (…more)
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BestDogDad
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July reading wrap. The Sam Harris and Musolino books were standouts, as well as some of Chiang‘s short stories. The Metro book was actually a short prequel to the Metro Trilogy. #julywrapup

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BestDogDad
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Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was written over a decade ago but it is still VERY relevant today in the United States as current administration is increasingly under the influence of religious fundamentalists and there is a creationist a heartbeat away from the presidency! In 2019! How can this be possible?! Read this book and you will understand why. I'll read it again some day with a highlighter.

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BestDogDad
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Amen.

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BestDogDad
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Bush set us back decades with his misguided stem cell decision. 😾

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BestDogDad
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This is just insanity! Since he wrote this some States have come around.

Mariposa_Bookworm I‘ve seen the destruction that alcohol does. 6y
BestDogDad @Mariposa_Bookworm I have too. Lost three friends in high school in a drunk driving accident. It‘s so easy to abuse. 6y
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BestDogDad
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Sam is preaching to the choir and the choir is enjoying it immensely.

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BestDogDad
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Starting another Sam Harris book. I like how he arranges his words. 🕺🏼

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keithmalek
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Krisjericho
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I am giving out my own unique book awards this year. Drumroll, please. First up, the “Holy crap did I accidentally pick up a Glenn Beck book I thought this guy was one of the four atheist horsemen or something” award goes to this. #thekrisbookawards2017

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taning
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Shed everything you grew up with

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dariazeoli
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I often think that religion proposes to bring people together, and humanity throws its hat in and tears them apart. I recalled this title as soon as I saw today's prompt.

On a musical note, after Steve Perry didn't sing at the HOF inductions, I'd wager a few Journey fans stopped believin' we'll ever get a reunion.

#rockinmay #dontstopbelievin

Cinfhen I fear you may be right on both counts 💔 8y
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hgrimes
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While there were some chunks that seemed to not grasp my attention so well and I found myself skimming, overall I thought this was an enjoyable and insightful read about dogma and morality. Very well-researched. Harris' work is controversial and you don't have to agree with everything he says, but he offers a fresh perspective and really does get you to think.

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Over 100 pages of this book (about 1/3) are notes and references.