Letter to a Christian Nation

By: Sam Harris

Narrated by: Jordan Bridges

Length: 1 hr and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

"Forty-four percent of the American population is convinced that Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead sometime in the next 50 years," writes Sam Harris. "Imagine the consequences if any significant component of the U.S. government actually believed that the world was about to end and that its ending would be glorious. The fact that nearly half of the American population apparently believes this, purely on the basis of religious dogma, should be considered a moral and intellectual emergency."

In response to his award-winning best seller The End of Faith, Sam Harris received thousands of letters from Christians excoriating him for not believing in God. Letter to A Christian Nation is his courageous and controversial reply. Using rational argument, Harris offers a measured refutation of the beliefs that form the core of fundamentalist Christianity. Addressing current topics ranging from intelligent design and stem-cell research to the connections between religion and violence, Letter to A Christian Nation boldly challenges the influence that faith has on public life in the United States.

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Well written letter, needs to be republished

Although published a few years ago, this book is as relevant as ever. Maybe even more so today.

excellent, articulate, fast paced

I listened to this 2 nights in a row. It is very well written and presented (Edits: Mr. Harris has become one of my hero's since reading this book a year ago, I follow him as often as I'm able) I continue to be enlightened by this man.

Excellent

This is a great book, but should not have been necessary. The End of Faith should have been sufficient and I recommend starting there. If you are not prepared to put in the extra time, then this is the one for you.

A must

Perhaps some funder can make this available for free. This should be required reading (or listening) for every American. It about time that somenoe exposes religion for what it really is. The Emperor really has NO clothes.

Common terms to use to explain nonbelieving

This book simplified so many of my own questions on how to answer questions when people don't understand why I am a non believer.

Well written and Informative

This "letter" kept my interest. It was well organized, written, informative and narrated. The author makes his points clearly and often references specific examples to help support and explain his points. Helpful and interesting while keeping my attention throughout.

Excellent critique of Christian Fundamentalism

With brilliant clarity of thought and citing their own reference book Harris provides a pithy critique of Christianity as a basis for morality and ethics.

This is one of the most important reads

Atheists are the most hated groups in the world yet are much less likely to commit the crimes we as a Western culture find deplorable. Why? Sam Harris makes one of the most rational arguments against religion. Perhaps that may be the issue, religion is based on faith rather than logic. I applaud Sam for tackling such a divisive issue in such a respectful way. A great read!

Short and succinct

Almost too short bit still it encapsulates the basic argument that religion has become the greatest threat to human civilization, and what we can do about it.

Brief and punctual, yet provocative and relentless

If you are going on a shirt road trip or have a couple hours ahead of you on a flight, get this book. The narrator is clear and concise, and the content is brief but rich with evidence and inquiry potent enough to challenge the faith of the most devout believer and the way they view religion in the paradigm of Western culture.