Answering the New Atheism: Dismantling Dawkins' Case Against God

Scott Hahn · Benjamin Wiker

Jan 2008 · Emmaus Road Publishing

About this ebook

The essential book for dismantling Richard Dawkins' atheistic agenda. Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker collaborate to debunk Dawkins' theories and show how inconsistent and illogical his conclusions truly are. This is the definitive book for college students or faithful Christians hoping to answer Dawkins' claims and assert the logic and beauty of their faith.

Ratings and reviews

Mildly entertaining and not a bad read, worth the money. On the other hand don't pick this up if your idea is an objective understanding. Sadly the very foundation of the book, that is the premise on which it is apparently predicated, seems to start from an inaccurate understanding of the basics of Dawkin's thoughts/beliefs/works. From the very beginning of the book and scattered throughout it's very clear what the authors 'think' they understand about Dawkins, whether it is inaccurate or not. Not really a complaint, but read to me as if tailored for a specific demographic, which of course is perfectly acceptable when writing a book. I am certain this targeted demographic will find this book quite good and will assume it is accurate (for its a very good fit). Still, as I said for those who DO have a solid understanding of Dawkin's work, its entertaining to read.

The authors did not even try for scientific integrity. This is a collection of the most lazy and often refuted apologetics. This book will only satisfy those already decided on the issues. The type of Christians who have not even read their own holy book. (Assuming there are some non atheists who have read the whole Bible) Try using the arguments given in this book on anyone who knows their science and history and you will be eviscerated. Good Luck

All this book is presenting to its readers is just more christian indoctrination. They want to make atheism a horrible choice and say it will ruin your life. (Personally I think its because they cant get any money out of you if your an atheist.) They want everyone to think that Christianity has so much thrown at it. When I was a christian I had it easy and no one made fun of me for being one. Recently, when I woke up, I became an atheist. Ever since the Christian people cuss me, make fun of me, and put down my own view on religion. Even though I never try to convert anyone to atheism, they still treat me as if Im defiling a church or something. Its really ridiculous that Christians are so blinded and really don't seem to care. Its pretty sad, Not everyone has the mental capacity to be an atheist, for instance, having a functional brain helps. I would love to give these authors a piece of my mind. Atheists have it harder than any other 'religious' group in the U.S. Christians have had it to good for to long.

About the author

Scott Hahn, an internationally renowned Catholic lecturer & apologist, is a professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. His books include "A Father Who Keeps His Promises", "Rome, Sweet Home", the best-selling story, coauthored with his wife, of their conversion to Catholicism, & most recently, "The Lamb's Supper". He lives in Steubenville, Ohio.