About the book
From the new afterword by the author:
Humanity has had a long fascination with blood sacrifice. In fact, it has been by no means uncommon for a child to be born into this world only to be patiently and lovingly reared by religious maniacs, who believe that the best way to keep the sun on its course or to ensure a rich harvest is to lead him by tender hand into a field or to a mountaintop and bury, butcher, or burn him alive as offering to an invisible God. The notion that Jesus Christ died for our sins and that his death constitutes a successful propitiation of a “loving” God is a direct and undisguised inheritance of the superstitious bloodletting that has plagued bewildered people throughout history. . .
Editions of Letter to a Christian Nation
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307265777
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307278777
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307266606
Read an Excerpt
From the new afterword by the author:
Humanity has had a long fascination with blood sacrifice. In fact, it has been by no means uncommon for a child to be born into this world only to be patiently and lovingly reared by religious maniacs, who believe that the best way to keep the sun on its course or to ensure a rich harvest is to lead him by tender hand into a field or to a mountaintop and bury, butcher, or burn him alive as offering to an invisible God. The notion that Jesus Christ died for our sins and that his death constitutes a successful propitiation of a “loving” God is a direct and undisguised inheritance of the superstitious bloodletting that has plagued bewildered people throughout history. . .
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letter to a Christian Nation about?
From the new afterword by the author:
Humanity has had a long fascination with blood sacrifice. In fact, it has been by no means uncommon for a child to be born into this world only to be patiently and lovingly reared by religious maniacs, who believe that the best way to keep the sun on its course or to ensure a rich harvest is to lead him by tender hand into a field or to a mountaintop and bury, butcher, or burn him alive as offering to an invisible God. The notion that Jesus Christ died for our sins and that his death constitutes a successful propitiation of a “loving” God is a direct and undisguised inheritance of the superstitious bloodletting that has plagued bewildered people throughout history. . .
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Letter to a Christian Nation?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Alternative belief systems and spiritual worldviews > Humanist and secular alternatives to religion > Agnosticism and atheism
Where can I read a sample of Letter to a Christian Nation?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307265777
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Letter to a Christian Nation?
Sam Harris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Letter to a Christian Nation is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307265777) and paperback(ISBN 9780307278777) and ebook(ISBN 9780307266606)
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