The Final Superstition: A Critical Evaluation of the Judeo-Christian Legacy »

This volume clears away myths and deliberate falsehoods to reach the bedrock of truth about Western society's Judeo-Christian tradition. In The Final Superstition Joseph Daleiden examines the origins of Judaism, Catholicism, and the various Christian fundamentalist sects. He demonstrates that in every instance the proponents of new religions exploit the misery and ignorance of their followers to gain control over their lives, resulting in a ruthless despotism that vigoiously stamps out all dissent. Sound ethics and effective social doctrines must not be grounded in myth and falsehood. Written in a lively dialogue form, The Final Superstition offers a devastating counterattack against those religionists who have for too long dictated public policy, often with dire consequences. While many who have looked to religion for comfort will find its conclusion unsettling, open-minded readers of this book will discover powerful arguments for emancipation from ancient superstition and erroneous moral systems.

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Daleiden, a "former director of corporate planning for Ameritech" (from the jacket copy) and a writer and lecturer on public policy issues, takes on religion with a full barrage of historical, psychological, and "logically" reasoned arguments. His writing won't persuade religious people, and his tedious, invented dialogs don't shed enough light to engage others. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)