Any critique of faith will stir and frustrate in equal measure and this example, well-written and engaging though it is, is no different. If you believe in a god then the quotes and examples from various holy books, whilst uncomfortable, can probably be dismissed or excused whilst leaving a core faith intact. If you don't believe, then Hitchens is determinedly pointing out the obvious to those with "La-la-I can't hear you" fingers in their ears.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 47 September 2008 ) |
