"The God Delusion" caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types. His argument could hardly be more topical. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America, and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between 'intelligent design' and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights such as women's and gay rights. And all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind. Dawkins attacks God in all his forms. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children. "The God Delusion" is a brilliantly argued, fascinating polemic that will be required reading for anyone interested in this most emotional and important subject."上帝的幻觉》在2006年出版时引起了轰动。在几周内，它成为最热门的辩论话题，道金斯本人因提出他对所有类型的宗教的严厉、激昂的反驳而被打成圣人或罪人。他的论点几乎没有比这更有现实意义的了。当欧洲正变得越来越世俗化时，宗教原教旨主义的兴起，无论是在中东还是在中美洲，都在极大地、危险地分裂着全世界的舆论。在美国和其他地方，"智能设计 "和达尔文主义之间的激烈争论正在严重破坏和限制科学的教学。在许多国家，来自中世纪的宗教教条仍然有助于滥用基本人权，如妇女和同性恋权利。而这一切都源于对一个缺乏任何证据的上帝的信仰。道金斯攻击所有形式的上帝。他撕毁了宗教的主要论据，并证明了一个至高无上的存在是极其不可能的。他展示了宗教如何助长战争、煽动偏执和虐待儿童。"上帝的错觉》是一部论证精辟、引人入胜的论战书，将成为任何对这一最感性和最重要的主题感兴趣的人的必读书。