Ryan's Reads

As an unbeliever I passionately disagree with Dinesh D'Souza on some of his positions. But he is a first-rate scholar whom I feel absolutely compelled to read. His thorough research and elegant prose have elevated him into the top ranks of those who champion liberty and individual responsibility. Now he adds Christianity to his formula for the good society, and although non-Christians and non-theists may disagree with some of his arguments, we ignore him at our peril. D'Souza's book takes the debate to a new level. Read it.

Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic magazine

The great merit of this book is that it concedes nothing. Rather than engaging in the usual defensive ploys, D'Souza meets every anti-God argument head on and defeats it on its own terms. He subjects atheism and scientific materialism to sustained rigorous interrogation and shows that their claims are empty and incoherent. Infinitely more sophisticated than the rants produced by Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens, What's So Great About Christianity leaves those atheist books in the dust.

-Stanley Fish, author of How Milton Works

Rarely do I read a book that drastically enhances my intellect on a particular subject; however, What's So Great About Christianity?, by Dinesh D'Souza, has done just that. This book is a MUST READ for believers and non-believers alike. Unlike the increasingly popular yet cynical and intellectually degrading books by popular atheist authors, D'Souza delivers a book that answers every issue and question posed by those who seek to call Christianity fraudulent, destructive, and a rational handicap.

D'Souza, in this 308 page book, rightfully defends Christianity and openly discusses the role atheism plays in our past, present, and future world. He genuinely opens the readers eyes to see how Christianity has influenced the world, especially the West in areas of government, science, the argument for design, philosophy, the cause of suffering, morality, and why Christianity works and why it will continue to influence our world for the good of society.

This wasn't a book that gives the believer reasons to say "I told you so." Rather, it gives the believer, and non-believer, a reason to say, "Wow, I never thought of it that way" or "This is something I need to further pursue." Although, the book strongly supports Christianity, it doesn't degrade atheist thinking as unintelligent, it's well-researched information and evidence actually leaves room for a conversation (unlike Sam Harris, Carl Sagan, Christopher Hitchens, and Richard Dawkins who unequivocally treat Christianity as if it were a circus act for the mentally inept).

Not only do I feel stronger in my faith for reading this book, but I feel enlightened in areas that I could not previously defend my faith in. D'Souza has given believers a voice in an era in which atheism has looked to silence it. I HIGHLY recommend this book to everyone who is looking for a mediator between the Christianity v.s atheism debate. Until you have read this book, both the believer and non-believer are intellectually unprepared. This book will prepare you to enter the conversation rather than standing back and watching it unfold.