Why God Won't Go Away

Plot

This book looks at the books/arguments by the four horsemen of the New Atheism (Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Christopher Hitchens). The book is only slightly longer than "The Dawkins Delusion?", so it is a summary/refutation of their arguments and he writes with great clarity as he condenses the various arguments. He tries to engage with the New Atheism, rather than throw stones. He understands the New Atheism well, as he has debated them and inhabited their websites and discussion boards. Those who liked "The Dawkins Delusion" will also like this book; those who hated it will also hate this book, especially as he shines the light of truth and exposes their arguments as the sham they actually are. I only gave it four stars as it could be a bit longer, but as with most of McGrath's books it is highly readable. It is a case of quality over quantity.