In 2006, Sam Harris wrote "Letter to a Christian Nation", which argues that religion is often self-contradictory, irrational, regressive, and at ti...
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Jan 13, 2008
Paul
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I read this book today and was torn about what to rate it. Either two stars, or four. So I opted for the Aristotelian mean.
Why two stars? Because a lot of Wilson's claims are just plain ignorant about what philosophical positions atheists can hold, and justify. I get tired of the Bahnesbot approach to dealing with atheists, viz., "you're just a bag of matter," or "materialism admits of no immaterial entities in your ontology," or "atheists must be moral More...
Why two stars? Because a lot of Wilson's claims are just plain ignorant about what philosophical positions atheists can hold, and justify. I get tired of the Bahnesbot approach to dealing with atheists, viz., "you're just a bag of matter," or "materialism admits of no immaterial entities in your ontology," or "atheists must be moral More...
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Jul 22, 2011
Mark
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This is a solid and witty response to the recent book by Sam Harris. We find here a strong example of Douglas Wilson's apologetical style.
The book is direct, and yet still manages to carry a sincere air of respect and civility. Wilson makes strong and penetrating arguments while still keeping his cool and retaining his trademark sense of humor.
Unfortunately, due to the way things work, the primary audience of this book will likely be Christians, so it will be essentially prea More...
The book is direct, and yet still manages to carry a sincere air of respect and civility. Wilson makes strong and penetrating arguments while still keeping his cool and retaining his trademark sense of humor.
Unfortunately, due to the way things work, the primary audience of this book will likely be Christians, so it will be essentially prea More...
May 01, 2010
Anil
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This book was a delight to read. Not only short but sweet. It's nice to get a positive book that's easy to read.
This book is a refutation of a similar book written from an atheist view point. Wilson fully refutes all the points of that book and manages to demonstrate at the same time how weak the atheist view point is.
It's a common game of uninformed atheism to write superficial unfounded allegations against Christianity and then run away before they have to answer any questi More...
This book is a refutation of a similar book written from an atheist view point. Wilson fully refutes all the points of that book and manages to demonstrate at the same time how weak the atheist view point is.
It's a common game of uninformed atheism to write superficial unfounded allegations against Christianity and then run away before they have to answer any questi More...
Jul 26, 2010
Ryan
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Reading this book is like watching someone get punched in the same place a hundred times. Although, Doug Wilson is by no means cruel or harsh in this book. I think it demonstrates that logic is really not the issue with the New Atheists (whatever they are). Bahnsen was right when he said that you can logically demolish your opponent using presuppositional apologetics. However, it seems to me that this only works on an atheist like Sam Harris who try way to hard to be moral and radically material
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Aug 24, 2010
Noai
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"There is no soundtrack to consistent atheism. No swelling violins in the background but rather stark, everlasting silence." p 59
"This certainty of yours arises from your convictions about the nature of the universe"
"But they will throw something. if we are to solve the problems you point out in this section, something must be done with the people." 95
"you want to save the secular democracies of Europe. You want to do it wit More...
"This certainty of yours arises from your convictions about the nature of the universe"
"But they will throw something. if we are to solve the problems you point out in this section, something must be done with the people." 95
"you want to save the secular democracies of Europe. You want to do it wit More...
Jun 23, 2009
Xox
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I wonder if this Douglas had even read the book from Sam Harris. The reason I said this is because Douglas seems to be talking to himself, thinking up stuff that Sam Harris might have said or meant without really trying to comprehend what Sam Harris said in his book. This book is just another rant from an angry christian who don't make much sense for those who do not originally shared his views.
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Sep 28, 2011
Benjamin
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An awesome response. Wilson does a great job of unraveling the piss-poor philosophy Harris espouses.
I did feel at times he kind of harped on one point (morality). The obvious rebuttal is there there is, in fact, no morality. That shifts the argument away from what Wilson is arguing.
All in all, a great read. Superbly written.
I did feel at times he kind of harped on one point (morality). The obvious rebuttal is there there is, in fact, no morality. That shifts the argument away from what Wilson is arguing.
All in all, a great read. Superbly written.
Jul 22, 2011
An illustration of Presuppositional Apologetics in action, as it's applied to Sam Harris popular book. Doug's writing style is witty. Presuppositional Apologetics is a great apologetic to utilized but it can be difficult to write it at times. Though the book is short, it is a good read. I recommend it.
May 04, 2010
Bob
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This book is an excellent reply to Sam Harris' "Letter to a Christian Nation". Sam Harris comes off pretty amatuerish and Wilson seems to have fun pointing out Harris' lapses in coherent thinking. I gave this book to one of my professors who gave us the Harris book to read, I never got a reply from her.
Jan 15, 2011
Brian
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Great little book that can be read in an hour or less. Doug uses his wit and charm to respond to the book put forward by Mr. Harris called Letters to a Christian Nation.
Its the same ole song and dance really. Men like Mr. Harris spout of all manner of things but if they actually lived in a world that lived consistently with this worldview they'd crawl in a corner, suck their thumb and ask for their bankey.
Pastor Wilson has taken on the task of answering the fool accordin More...
Its the same ole song and dance really. Men like Mr. Harris spout of all manner of things but if they actually lived in a world that lived consistently with this worldview they'd crawl in a corner, suck their thumb and ask for their bankey.
Pastor Wilson has taken on the task of answering the fool accordin More...
Mar 20, 2010
Jeff
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A point by point counter-argument to Sam Harris' provocative "Letter to a Christian Nation" published a few years ago. Pastor Wilson does a good job exposing some holes in Mr. Harris' logic, but ultimately failed to persuade this non-believer that God and Jesus must be the truth. I appreciate Pastor Wilson's intellectual rigor, and even though the central argument about God's existence is nothing new, it remains a very interesting debate.
Jun 14, 2009
Gwen
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If you want to know how to respond to nonbelievers without getting squeaky, get a hold of this. Especially good when read with Letter to a Christian Nation in the other hand.
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Jun 30, 2010
Rita
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I so much enjoy Pastor Wilson's taking apart atheists' arguments. He is clear, sharp, and witty.
Feb 13, 2009
Chris
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Great response to Harris' book. Doug is definitely a gifted apologist for the faith.
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Sep 20, 2011
David
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This book is a response to Sam Harris' "Letter to a Christian Nation". I liked this book but at times found myself confused about what Wilson was referring to. I found Mr. Douglas to be a little more sarcastic than I would have thought someone would be in dealing with the subject of atheism. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Sep 25, 2011
Brian
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It was more fun to read it without having read the original atheist book. Having read the atheist book that prompted it does not detract, and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a spirited response to Harris' ranting.
Jan 27, 2010
Rylan
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A wonderfully-articulated rebuttal to Sam Harris's "Letter to a Christian Nation."
Apr 14, 2008
Jesse
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Best if read alternating chapters with Harris' book, Harris first, then Wilson.
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Dec 17, 2009
if a christian sends this to me i'll read it and debate. the offer is on the table.
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