The Final Superstition

By Joseph L. Daleiden

Book Overview

As we approach the 21st century our society continues to grapple with a host of complex socio-economic issues such as population control, voluntary and involuntary euthanasia, in-vitro and ex-vitro... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879758961
• ISBN13: 9780879758967
• Release Date: August 1994
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Extremely informative yet completely enjoyable

This book is filled with interesting facts as well as many interesting theories (all very reasonably analyzed by the author). And because it is written as a dialogue between the author and God, it is a pleasure to read. The chapters detailing the relationship between Christianity and pagan religions should be essential reading for every believer. The case against Christianity couldn't be made more obvious than it is here. Anyone who reads these chapters and doesn't at least begin to wonder is beyond hope.

Biting...and painful...

Joseph's book was the first one I read when I was questioning Christianity. Needless to say, it provoked me to not only read other books, but started me on a road I never dreamed I would be on. A book of this proportion carries a lot of weight, and unfortunately, responsibility. I say responsibility not because I feel he has an obligation to you, I, or anyone else, but at the same time, his words are so provoking, that in a sense, there is responsibility on the reader's part to exam what we will learn from them. Joseph does a phenomenal job in presenting his case concerning many aspects of Christianity. He is astute, easy to read, and very well researched. The topics in the book hit hard and ruthless in some areas. At a few points I was afraid he came across as an angry, bitter, atheist. Atheism is anything but that, and I see now the areas in question were simply tougher issues we need to deal with.Whether you accept Joseph's view or not, I feel this book is an excellent look at why many do not accept Christianity in any form. The issues are very real, and the presentation is very smooth. If you need a look into the logical mind of those who do not accept Christianity at face value, then this is an excellent, unsung hero for the part. I encourage you to explore your beliefs.

Excellent resource

Joseph does a great job of showing how the christian religion has distorted the concept of god, and how it picks and chooses what it will and will not accept in the bible. He shows that, at best, the bible is a group of texts that simply contradict themselves through and through. I recommend this book to anyone who is willing to seek truth with an open mind. As someone already mentioned, the people who NEED to read it, will never do so, because they will scream in anger as their 'house of cards topples'. Although you can not simply take one book only to base your beliefs on, Joseph does a fabulous job of research and has a 38 page bibliography. He is well read and very astute. Bravo Joseph!

This should be required reading for all believers!

This is ABSOLUTELY the best book for showing the impossibility of God's existance. I wish I'd had it during my own deconversion. Joseph Daleiden successfully refutes every main religious argument, and manages to do so in an interesting and entertaining way. The writing is not over-scholarly (as in hard to read) but the arguments are well-supported. If you question your faith, this is the book for you. If you are absolutely sure of your faith, this is also the book for you.

Excellent! A tool to remove the blinders!

I found the book, to say the least, eye opening. It helped me to make an informed decision to get off the fence and commit myself to non-theism. I look forward to more from this author!