Richard's Dawkins' "The God Delusion"

[Jellyfish]

I read this a few years back and didn't particularly enjoy the book. I thought it wasn't very well put together, the arguments quite loose and lacking in much substance. The tone of arrogance made it really hard to read. It didn't have any affect on my beliefs (I was not religious prior to reading). I didn't come from a religious background so did not really benefit much from the book having already worked through most of what was discussed.

I am continually re-evaluating how I feel on the topic. I don't really agree with any of the formal religions but I'm not sure I believe this is it either anymore. The main thing that has brought me back to the topic is falling pregnant and having my daughter. I certainly have a hope that this is not it because it breaks my heart to feel there is a limit on the time I have with the people I love. The more logic side of me thinks this is more a mourning of the fact than a disbelief in its truth.

I have been to a few forums on the discussion of religion. I think it is such an interesting topic (as well as history and culture, it all seems to intertwine) and still maintain the thought that the original science was religion, a way to explain that which we did not understand. The rational side of me sees it as quite redundant but the emotional side longs for the reassurance and security that religion can have.