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Anarchy Evolution: Faith, Science, And Bad Religion In A World Without God (2010)

by Steve Olson(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0061828505 (ISBN13: 9780061828508)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

It Books

review 1: Graffin accomplishes what few are able to do, create an autobiography that is informative about more than just himself. The seemless mesh of music and science, liberally sprinkled with musings on how life can be viewed from a naturalistic perspective, is an incredible representation of his own life. This is a book to ponder the social variables that make a good life, written with a humility and introspective grace to strive for and a thoughtful account of a world in which we are all truly constituted within. Nature's beauty, indifference, awe and inspiration are all captured.
review 2: Evolution explained through punk rock?Graffin attempts here to explain evolution to the reader, by tying it into examples from his own life. Part biography, part science lesson, ... moreand part religious (or anti-religious) philosophy, the separate units work, but don't really go together the way Graffin seems to think they do.I enjoyed the biography sections the most. I'm not a fan of Bad Religion, but he has some interesting tales to tell.The science lessons? They were okay.....The bulk of the book is devoted to his attempts to convince the reader that there is no God. He tries to remain respectful of those who believe, but it comes across as half hearted; the gist being, "I'm not saying religious people are wrong....but they're totally effing wrong, and here's why...". And, for a guy who takes the time to differentiate atheists from agnostics, he's quick to lump all people with faith together, often referring to "religious people" as a whole.Finally, Graffin pretty shamelessly promotes his band in this book, whilst pretending he isn't promoting his band. One quote, I don't remember the exact words, but it went something like "luckily for us, there was still an audience out there that appreciated thought provoking music" (so, if you don't like our music, you're a moron). less

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