God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World--and Why Their Differences Matter Review

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God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World--and Why Their Differences Matter ReviewI loved Prothero's last book, "Religious Literacy," and found his argument spot on -- that while the U.S. is one of the most religious countries on earth, Americans know next to nothing about their own religions and even less about the religions of others. In his new book, Prothero takes the natural next step and offers approachable chapters on each of the eight "great religions"(plus a coda on atheism), giving readers a clear and interesting way in to traditions beyond their own (and maybe even offering an opportunity to learn something about their own religion along the way!).
Prothero's main premise in "God is Not One" is to go up against what he calls "Godthink" -- the popular view that all religions are one. This view is visible not only among multiculturalists who say all religions are equally beautiful and true but also among new atheists who say that all religions are equally dangerous and false. Neither of these dichotomies work in today's world, in which religion plays such a huge role. Knowledge is power, and this book informs us so that we can see the great religions as they really are, not just as we desire them to be. There can be a beauty in recognizing the differences even more than just the similarities.
No doubt this approach is controversial among partisans of Huston Smith and Christopher Hitchens alike, but for the rest of us, this book probably offers the best discussion of the world's religions available. Though an academic, Prothero writes for the general readership, gives us stories that make up the rich stuff within religions, and helps us make the connections between these ancient traditions and contemporary politics, economics, and culture. Who knew that the Chinese government is rapidly turning to Confucianism (as opposed to Marxism/Leninism) as its official state ideology?
Highly recommended for religious and irreligious people alike.God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World--and Why Their Differences Matter Overview

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