It is many years since I read a book about God. In my mind, the issue was more or less settled over 35 years ago, when was about 10 or so.  My approach to other peoples beliefs, however, have gone up and down since, but my own have stayed still.

I started reading Richard Dwakins latest book "The God Delusion", partly because I enjoyed his previous book "The Selfish Gene". I actually did not know that Richard Dwakins is indeed very active in the battle againt God(s) and Religion (s). I am glad that he is.

The book is written in a very straightforward fashion and words are not minced when it comes to taking on religion (or God). Most scientists whom I know, would normally concur with Mr Dwakins argument about the irrationality about the belief in God. However, they might give some space for Religion, as a code of life (moral life) and so on. However, Dr Dwakins gives no such corner, and rightly so. Religions gives no moral guidance for its followers. On the other hand it destroys the moral code which people may otherwise have is one of the themes of this book. Somewhere in the book there is a statement such as "Good people will always do good and bad people will always do bad, however it takes religion to make good people do bad" and I feel that is very true.

I recommend this book to all, believers and otherwise. More importantly I recommend this to scientists who are not strong enough in their views on God and children whose world view is not yet fully formed.