Gain a deeper understanding of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other faiths!
A wise and witty road map for exploring life's big questions
Why are we here? How should we live? What happens after we die? Why does evil exist? This lively and informative reference explains how the world's great religions answer these questions - and shows how religious beliefs and rituals give meaning to life and help us cope with conflict, adversity, marriage, and much more!
The Dummies Way
Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Tear-out cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
It's what the book didn't say that I wanted to read!:
"Religion for Dummies" was disappointing from the outset. Even the editors forgot to put "is" in the title. Despite this glaring oversight, I read the contents anyway. Religion is a hard topic to tackle, I will admit. Add the task of keeping a straight-faced demeanor when outlining them and, well, you've got a tough task ahead of you. I feel the authors did a fine job of outlining the major religions, though they left out such important figures as the Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus, and Sauron. I understand... more info
Stating the Obvious:
The title says it all. Religion is for dummies. Well intentioned but dummies nonetheless. I still love religious people though. Wait, I forgot, I'm an atheist I don't feel love. Only religious people love and that's because they know God and God is love. There is no love without God, a specific God written in ancient children's books preached by supremacist masters. Forgive me the sarcasm but thinking that you know there is a God and that you personally know that God is the ultimate arrogance.
Good:
I think this book gives a good sampling of the various religions and what religion is all about in general. The book overall is often very uplifting as it discusses how all religions try to help us face the problems and mysteries in life we all have to deal with. The book also discusses major issues and criticisms most religions face and gives a rational defense without ignoring the obvious examples of bad religion. The only issue I take with the book, as a Catholic, is that even having been co-written by a... more info
Great Overview:
I was introduced to the God Squad on Imus in the Morning & became hooked. This book gives a great overview of most religions. Too bad Imus was cancelled...I was exposed to so much politically, ecumenically, disabilities, etc. through this show. Miss it terribly,
