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    Summary: The End of Faith: Review and Analysis of Sam Harris's Book
    Summary: The End of Faith: Review and Analysis of Sam Harris's Book
    Summary: The End of Faith: Review and Analysis of Sam Harris's Book
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    Summary: The End of Faith: Review and Analysis of Sam Harris's Book

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    The must-read summary of Sam Harris’s book: “The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason”. 

    This complete summary of “The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason” by Sam Harris, a prominent American philosopher and writer, presents his examination of the dangers of faith and organized religion in society. In his book, the author states that he believes these to be the root causes of the worst human atrocities committed throughout history and how they conflict with reason in today’s world. Through his vivid historical examples, Sam Harris encourages us to forget religion and take a more humanistic approach to solving problems. 

    Added-value of this summary:
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    • Understand the skepticism surrounding organized religion in society
    • Expand your knowledge of American politics and religion

    To learn more, read “The End of Faith, Religion, Terror and the Future of Reason” to join Sam Harris as he questions the place of faith and religion in society and the terrible consequences they can bring.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPolitical Book Summaries
    Release dateJan 30, 2017
    ISBN9782511002001
    Summary: The End of Faith: Review and Analysis of Sam Harris's Book

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      The End of Faith is Sam Harris’ controversial analysis of the dangers of faith and organized religion in society. Harris calls for the end of religious faith in the modern world and identifies religious beliefs as the core of the worst of human atrocities throughout history. He argues that our willingness to ignore reason and maintain these beliefs will lead the world into peril because they not only legitimize intolerance, but they have also invaded most aspects of politics and secular life and threaten to become apocalyptic in a world with weapons of mass destruction.

      Harris believes that all religions are harmful, but he focuses most of his book on the dangers of Islam and Christianity. While focusing more on extremism, Harris also sees those who practice moderate religion as a much bigger part of the

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