The God Delusion
by Richard Dawkins
Censorship Status
Banned in Various religious communities, Some schools
Reason: Atheist themes, criticism of religion
An argument against the existence of God and criticism of religious belief.
Why The God Delusion Was Banned
Censorship Concerns
A scientific work that challenged established beliefs and religious orthodoxy.
Specifically, The God Delusion was targeted for: Atheist themes, criticism of religion. The book's themes and content were deemed threatening to the social, political, or religious order in multiple countries.
Why Read The God Delusion Today?
- ✓ Historical Significance: Understand why this book was considered dangerous enough to ban.
- ✓ Intellectual Freedom: Support the right to read diverse perspectives and challenging ideas.
- ✓ Critical Thinking: Engage with ideas that authorities didn't want people to consider.
- ✓ Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into the fears and concerns of different societies and eras.
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