Letter to a Christian Nation
By Sam Harris
- Release Date: 2006-09-19
- Genre: Religion & Spirituality
Description
From the new afterword by the author:
Humanity has had a long fascination with blood sacrifice. In fact, it has been by no means uncommon for a child to be born into this world only to be patiently and lovingly reared by religious maniacs, who believe that the best way to keep the sun on its course or to ensure a rich harvest is to lead him by tender hand into a field or to a mountaintop and bury, butcher, or burn him alive as offering to an invisible God. The notion that Jesus Christ died for our sins and that his death constitutes a successful propitiation of a “loving” God is a direct and undisguised inheritance of the superstitious bloodletting that has plagued bewildered people throughout history. . .
Reviews
Letter To A Christian Nation
5By Bad GrammarpussThank you for articulating what I am unable to. I believe that I see what you see and am trying not to panic. Blind and dangerous unreasonableness.Amazing!
5By MontyEnglishSam Harris hit the nail right on the head with this one. He spells out the flaws in Christianity in a logical and detailed manner.Loved it!
5By SamFan101Sam is one of the few authors who I can't get enough of.Agree with JCtheology on this one
2By Clear vision bossI agree with JCtheology completely, guys. Sam Harris is unsophisticated in this book. Could be better.Highly recommended
5By Sky13018Harris, with usual clarity and lucidity, lays out a brilliant argument against Christianity, and ultimately organized religion in general.Letter to a Christian Nation
5By DaytonCostlowA concise and exceptional account on the decisive and destructive nature of religion in the modern world.harris
1By truthfor youThe first to speak seems right till the second presents his case. I dared to read this, I dare you to read Ravi's response as openly!Brilliant
5By dc2k4Sam Harris presents a well founded case in a conversational tone against not only Christianity but all of faith. An "Atheist" classic!The way, the truth & the light
5By Get2daChoppahSam Harris is all three for writing this INCREDIBLE book. I Recommend it to everyone and anyone who will listen.A pleasure to read.
5By Peter HoeyAn intelligent voice for reason and conscientious action. If only this was required highschool reading.Truth
5By BirdzphanReligion is for dummies.Finally
5By Jh1891Clarity. How many atheist riots are there? Exactly. Mr Harris doesn't approach this as "I told you so", but rather as mature, considered logic- which sadly remains absent in much of our society. What irks me is that I'm willing to listen to someone's religious beliefs in the spirit of an open mind, but can never expect the same consideration when offering rebuttals to those beliefs. When did we stop having intelligent discourse?Excellent
5By ManbearwolfClear, concise and always logical, Sam Harris hits the nail on the head in about sixty pages. Fantastic book, I recommend it to all.Good read
5By Anthony Hand GrenadeI couldn't have said it better. Great points in a short easy to read letter. Wish some of my more crazy religious friends would read it :-)Quick read.
5By writetypeThis is one of those books you can just exchange with a friend for a very informational read.Absolutely great writing
5By Johnny ConcernedbydogmaIn the 21st century, this short but enlightening writeup should be added as an introduction chapter to the bible, the koran and other fantasy literature.Says it all!
5By tustepp11I don't know how you can read this and not know that religion is absolutely ridiculous. Very clear and concise explanations and very well written. Read this book!!!!!Wow!
4By ChicynuggyAmazing!!! This book was Great! growing up in a christian home this book really got me thinking and studying what truth really is. This book took my once small faith to a whole new level. Points made are surprisingly simple, and easily refutable. Great when read with Dr. Ravi Zacharias' (End of Reason).Amazing read
5By Tool4006If only all Christians would read this book with an open mind we might have a better world to live in! One of my favorite reads! Keep writing Sam!
