Ok, so I've been ranting non-stop about this book for almost a month now. But seriously, everyone needs to read this book. Believers, especially.
Controversial as it may be, this book sheds light on the true natures of religions, their pseudo scientific approach to the mysteries of the universe, their hypocritical sense of honour and most importantly, their hidden danger. Dawkins then continues to dissect why religion is present in every culture (his theory of religion being a misfired product of something more primal is intriguing) and then answers a question that atheists and believers ask all the time; do we really need religion to be good and happy?
There are plenty of authors who had written on atheism, but no one does it better than Dawkins. A professor he might be, but his choice of language makes it easy for science-illiterates (like yours truly) to understand what he's trying to convey. That, together with his unforgiving sense of humour definitely makes him one of the most approachable contemporary science writer out there.
To fully appreciate this book, you have to keep an open mind. I mean a REALLY open mind. It may hit some nerves on a majority of people in the world, but if you think of it deeply, what he says makes more sense than some thousand-year-old manuscript. It may be too heavy for some, but believe me, this book will change you.
Also, check out Dawkins discussion with three other prominent scientists, titled The Four Horsemen. The video is available here:
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