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Away With All Gods!: Unchaining the Mind and Radically Changing the World
By: Bob Avakian Publisher: Insight Press Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Insight Press Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 256 Publication Date: April 01, 2008
Bringing a revolutionary communist voice to the current discourse about god, atheism, and morality, this treatise demystifies religious belief and examines how, even in its most progressive interpretations, religion stands in the way of the emancipation of humanity. Addressing numerous questions—such as Is believing in gods actually harmful? How has Christianity served for centuries as an ideology of conquest and subjugation?Why is the "Bible Belt" in the U.S. also the "lynching belt?" andWhy is patriarchy and the oppression of women foundational to so many religions?—this critique takes issue with long-established traditions and suggests the necessity to fully rupture with all forms of superstition and embrace a truly scientific approach to understanding and transforming reality.
A great book for real change. In Away With All Gods! Avakian points out the need for another look at what is dangerouly pushing humanity into a new dark age. Under the pressure of "sin" most people see their conditions in life as something they deserve because they have "sinned" or because of "karma". By removing these illusions one is much closer to the reality of the world around them. Once reality takes on this new form of thinking its helps light a path toward a better world. Going into the contradictions between religion and reality. Avakian helps restore stucture to an ideology that has been distorted by the media and through generations of lies and cover ups. Away With All Gods is one of many writings and talks by Bob Avakian on various subjects all aiming toward a truly scientific and revolutionary understanding of our world and how we can bring about real change. This book helps develop an understanding of humanity and why a communist revolution is necessary for true liberation.
Bad Writing I found this to be a rather boring rant. The author has a point of view that I did not find interesting or helpful. He was prone to go on long boring discussions of irrelevant topics.
One Long Empty Rant This book was a disappointment from both a philosophical and atheist point of view. The writer in no way addresses all gods but rather just the most crude understanding of the Christian God.
One long empty rant!
A must for any who seek a dissenting opinion for religious studies shelves Is religion far more harmful than it's worth? "Away with All Gods!: Unchaining The Mind And Radically Changing The World" certainly believes so. Calling out Religion as a roadblock to scientific, moral, and political progress that oppresses people on terms of race, beliefs, and gender, author Bob Aviakian makes a call to action against all belief systems that stand in the way of social progress and world peace, stating that religion is not a necessary element to solid moral values and peace of mind. "Away with All Gods!: Unchaining the Mind and Radically Changing the World" is a must for any who seek a dissenting opinion for religious studies shelves and for anyone who is disillusioned with their God or gods.
crude criticism Author is preaching to the choir, those who've already broken with religious belief. That's fine, but if this is supposed to be an agitational work drawing people away from religion, it probably won't. In its crude depiction of religious concepts, and basic errors reflecting lack of study and sensitivity, it will immediately alienate religious believers. It may provide some readers with a laugh or two but it's unlikely to move many from religion to atheism. It's also not likely to convert many to the RCP political line that depicts "Christian Fascism" as a major pressing threat. This is a sloppily conceptualized and written book.
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