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 moldormSam 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.