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Going beyond the platitudes Apr 16, 2008
Have you ever taken the time to go beyond the platitude "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" of your high school valedictorian's speech? Richard Cooper has been doing so for quite some time, and along the way he has collected a number of observations that just seem to make good sense. In "365 Days to RECOVERY from Religion" I found a collection of sometimes subtle and often glaring examples of why religion and religious dogma are inconsistent with a rational and humane society. I expect some people will find this book to lack structure and come away dissatisfied. I found it to be compelling as it does not attempt to offer a surrogate to the believers who seek comfort in a structured and defined universe. Not knowing is O.K. There is no reason to fear a world that questions and challenges in search of truth, unless you are one of those people whose personal position and thirst for power and profit are being fed by "Religion."
Food for thoughts Mar 18, 2008
In a courageous and rational look into faith and religion, Richard Cooper expresses the views of many. 365 Days explores religion's paradoxes and challenges readers to examine their religious beliefs--their Leaps of Faith--in view of technological/scientific discoveries. After reading 365 Days, conscientious and intellectual believers have to recalculate the "leaping" distance. Beautifully and elegantly written.
a rationalist's ruminations Feb 27, 2008
At once, wise and witty, insightful and incisive. Cooper is a rationalist and a strong writer, who has put words to the partially formed ideas and doubts about religion and supernatural powers that many of us less gifted folks have had, but have not expressed. Whatever one's leanings in these matters, it's a good read. Readers will find it thought-provoking for sure, perhaps strengthening, and maybe even enlightening.
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365 Days to Recovery From Religion Feb 27, 2008
Richard Cooper's book poses rational arguments which compel us to examine the belief systems and religious dogma with which mankind has been struggling throughout history. His daily aphorisms are replete with serious and thought-provoking ideas and questions too logical to ignore, and very difficult for a rational reader to refute. He challenges us to question our beliefs in the light of the chaos and suffering that have been wrought in the name of religion.
Richard Cooper expresses his thoughts with profound seriousness and
style, well-tempered with clever and humorous commentary. This provocative book dares us to "think", which can be painful, but certainly worth the challenge. It was a wonderful "read".
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365 DAYS TO RECOVERY FROM RELIGION Jan 27, 2008
I THINK THIS BOOK IS FOR EVERYONE. NOT ONLY THOSE PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL INTEREST IN ATHEISM, ANTI-RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY WILL
APPRECIATE IT. "365 DAYS TO RECOVERY FROM RELIGION" SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN WRITTEN TO GENERATE DISCUSSION, TO PROVOKE THINKING ABOUT ONE'S DEEPEST BELIEF BEYOND THOSE TAUGHT IN CHILDHOOD. IT DEFINETLY MADE ME THINK.
THIS BOOK PRESENTS ATHEISM WITH SINCERITY AND LOGIC. IT DISCREDITS THE HUMAN DESIRE FOR A HIGHER POWER AND PROMISE OF AN IDYLLIC AFTER-LIFE WITH
REASONING AND TRUTHS AS FUNDAMENTAL AS THOSE UNDERLYING ALL RELIGIONS.
ISN'T AN ANTI-BELIEF ALSO A BELIEF???
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