Christopher Hitchens - God Is Not Great

God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens Publisher: Twelve 2007-05-01 | ISBN: 1600240097 | English | MP3 | 278 MB From the author hailed as “one of the most brilliant journalists of our time” comes a book that redefines the debate about religion in public life. With his unique brand of erudition and wit, Christopher Hitchens addresses the most urgent issue of our time: the malignant force of religion in the world. In this eloquent argument with the faithful, Hitchens makes the ultimate case against religion (and for a more secular approach to life) through a close and learned reading of the major religious texts, citing numerous historical instances in which sexual repression and outrageous acts of violence have been committed in the name of God. Hitchens tells the personal story of his own dangerous encounters with religion and describes his intellectual journey toward a secular view of life based on science and reason, in which the heavens are replaced by the Hubble telescope’s awesome view of the universe, and Moses and the burning bush give way to the beauty and symmetry of the double helix. “God did not make us,” he writes. “We made God.” Religion, he explains, is a distortion of our origins, our nature, and the cosmos. We damage our children – and endanger our world – by indoctrinating them. Whether lifelong believer, devout atheist, or someone who remains uncertain about the role of religion in our lives, you will want to consider and engage in the arguments within this audiobook, and you will not soon forget Hitchens’s foreboding refrain: Religion Poisons Everything.

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 artpepper (2010-04-14)

This is separated into 19 chapters. The book has 19 chapters. How many do you want, for Christ's sake?
Don't spam my uploads with your self-promoting drivel, please.

 artpepper (2010-04-14)

Sorry, my mistake...your mate-promoting drivel, then. You'll note that your pal's version has the same 19 Mp3s as mine but lacks the 2 prefaces. Do your homework before you comment, is my advice, chum.

Tamarind777 (2010-04-14)

Mr. Hitchens, one day soon even your stubborn, sin-loving, obstinate knees will bow before God, only then it will be too late for you. Continue hiding behind your pride and hubris. "The fool has said in his heart that there is no God."

 artpepper (2010-04-14)

Just out of curiosity, @Tamarind777, why did this omniscient 'God' of yours gime me (a man) nipples? Is He just weird or what?

 artpepper (2010-04-14)

Also worth noting @jamesfinn18 is the fact that your pal's version, in addition to lacking the preface Mp3 and the Quotations Mp3 also lacks a .pdf copy of this book.
Anyone who just wants to read the book can download it here, instead of the audio files. Not an option on the upload @jamesfinn18 links to...

hrmitcrb (2010-04-15)

Thanks for this, artpepper. I wish you were my neighbor. It would be nice to have an intelligent conversation over the fence once in a while.

Tamarind777 (2010-04-21)

artpepper:
"Just out of curiosity, @Tamarind777, why did this omniscient 'God' of yours gime me (a man) nipples? Is He just weird or what?"
I have spoken with literally hundreds of atheists and I know exactly where you're going with your argument. You're saying that since YOU don't know the purpose for your nipples, and it seem that they don't have any use to you (or anyone else, I hope!), therefore on the basis that a Perfect God would not make a "mistake" He does not exist. What logic. On that same level of argument, we have no clue at all why the pyramids in Egypt were built or what purpose they serve, if any. According to your logic, the pyramids don't exist either (since those who built it cannot exist, to go along with your faulty logic).
If you read the Bible, it says that the woman was taken from man, thus, it only makes sense that they must share a great deal in common, which would include many anatomical features.. In fact, all a penis is is an extended clitoris if you think about it. Pretty much the same structure, with some modification. Maybe we don't know what nipples on a man does, but that doesn't man they don't serve some function. It's simply that we don't have all knowledge all at once. Knowledge is progressive, live and learn. Also, there are some things we just never will understand right now, and I know it, but I don't fuss about it. I have seen too many evidences in life to strengthen my faith in God.
Now, what about your religion? You have absolutely NO evidence whatsoever about your religion, evolution, but your believe it simply by faith. It is a religion, because it has nothing to do with science. It doesn't even fit into the definition of what science is. Check out the definition and see. You completely believe it on faith the same way I take the evidence I have and apply it to God. I do have plenty of evidence, but ultimately, it rests on faith. I am honest to admit that, but you never will.

Tamarind777 (2010-04-21)

I don't know who is a bigger joke, Hitchens or DUH-kins. They are perhaps two of the biggest imbeciles on this planet. They have absolutely zero logical reasoning skills, and the most hubris of anyone out there. But, that's what a life without God will inevitably lead to. I am willing to bet anything that they both question evolution and perhaps even think it's just silliness that simply is illogical and senseless, but they would never admit to it. You see, they've both built their soon-to-crumble empires on atheism, so they have to keep going with that nonsense in order to get the next check. Who's the bigger fools? Those who get their religion from them. They don't believe and refuse to do so because they get paid to be atheists, but you follow along simply by being obedient students of theirs. If they eventually come to their senses and admit that there is a God, would you also do the same? They could be saved, but you, his followers are in even greater danger. They're safeguarding their coffers, but you're just foolish.

suitup (2010-05-20)

Tamarind777:
Theres so much ignorance and stupidity in your posts that I dont really know where to begin.
1st of all, atheism is not a religion. Is bold a haircolour?
2nd You claim evolition is a religion, do you know the definition of religion? Let me help you: "Religion is the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship" Evolition has no God, period.
People that claim theres no proof of evolution, sorry your just dumb. What about fossils? What about DNA? They both back evolution as a theory. All the major scientists in the world back up evolution as the main theory of how we all came into existence, even the religious ones (95% of scientists are atheists/agnostics btw)
You claim you have many evidence of the existence of "God". I'd really like to see them, as it would mean you have made a breakthrough in humankind.
3rd I just lol'ed at your comments about Dawkins and Hitchens. Calling them imbeciles when they both are one of the brightest persons on they're field in this generation. Why are the imbeciles? Because they dont agree with your narrow point of view? Everyone who disagrees with you are paid off? Is that really what you think?
Your an atheist yourself, you dont belive in Buddha, Mohammad, Thor, Zeuvs. Atheists just take it one "God" further.

suitup (2010-05-20)

ow, I forgot. You got served! Booyakasha!

Halbermunken (2010-06-05)

"They have absolutely zero logical reasoning skills, and the most hubris of anyone out there. "
Yeah right. This is the religious mindset:
"If the bible had said that Jonah swallowed the whale, I would believe it."
-William Jennings Bryan
It's in an old book, so it must be true. Second, when it comes to hubris... how can ANYONE EVER have a chance against anyone who believe they are a) made in gods image b) god has a special plan for you c) heaven watches you 24/7? This deity cannot even convince most of the people in the world that he exists, and what one believes in usually depends on the parents and society. What kind of incompetent distribution of of correct faith is this?
"What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof" - C. Hitchens
"Religion ends and philosophy begins, just as alchemy ends and chemistry begins and astrology ends, and astronomy begins." Christopher Hitchens

kockunge (2010-08-31)

zmacdaddy8>>>>>
no one asked you either

kockunge (2010-08-31)

...for your opinion that is.

Ccubens (2010-09-09)

What a fantastic upload! Thank you so much! P.S. - Atheists are very generous with bandwidth. I got this thing in no time.

KaptinKrunch138 (2010-11-24)

Thanks for this upload, i love this book. i shall seed this for quite some time because of the importance of this book and i believe that everyone should read it(or listen to it) at least once. :)

kissing_hitler (2011-01-22)

Has anyone got Hitch 22 audio book?

Vikingmad (2011-05-15)

great upload! important to get the word out there!
And Tamarin 777, da fuck?

photonboy (2011-09-20)

Thank you for sharing. To think there is nothing out there larger than ourselves is arrogant to the extreme. To think that a bunch of longbeards thousands of years ago spoke to "god" and can now tell us how to live our lives is stupid to the extreme. None of us have the answers, yet..

1324994 (2011-12-16)

Thank you so much for this book. :) It must be a good torrent if it has a resident troll!

Ardamels (2011-12-18)

God is not Great, but Hitchens was... I will miss you.

Billy-Whizz66 (2011-12-30)

men have nipples because in the womb we all start off as female

Densstormvind (2012-01-14)

@Tamarind777:
"And beware the assumption of the moral superiority and that anyone whom does not agree with you are evil. For that is the way to fanaticism." - Dr. Steven Novella
And we all know what happens to fanatics! Dismemberment.

TheMirrorOfDreams (2012-01-30)

Tamarind777:
To hell with "god" and your (benign) mere "trivial quiddities".
One who constructs their life-fundament out of a (fairytale) book must be a god damn dunce, of a foolish caliber.
Those who misplace their trust in god learn their fate.
You "sir" (a dim-witted one, I'd dare say) must be stuck in "Anno Domini".
My leave I take.

matteo882 (2012-04-23)

no use for nipples on a man? have you ever tweaked your nips? feels bloody amazing! my gf does it to me all the time and i fricken love it :D

Garrok1 (2012-06-12)

@Tamarind777
You do know we have a good understanding of how the Pyramids and why they were built, correct? Now, everyone else called you out about your other ignorant statements, I figured I would correct you on this one. The pyramids were assumed to be built using a system combining massive amounts of slave man power as well as levies, rollers, and ropes to move the blocks. The pyramids were used to provide the nobility of ancient Egypt an eternal resting place as well as provide a stairway to the heavens. We know this because of the technology available at the time, archaeological records, ancient Egyptian written records and paintings, and for the fact that we have found the fucking bodies of the buried. Of course, as it seems, nothing logical and real is enough to convince you seeing the standpoint you have against evolution; so, it is a waste of time talking to you. Though, if I may point out, you're perfectly happy pursuing the idea of a god that is literally baseless in fact supporting his existence. Don't worry: atheism is the fastest growing belief in the world, and sooner or later your kind will be weeded out of our society. So, have fun sucking Jesus dick for the next however long you live, because when you die you'll be FUCKING DEAD.

mikek683 (2012-09-05)

This is an AWESOME book!!! I've delved into his debates as well, even if you believe in some kind of celestial dictator, Hitchen's debates are absolute EYE openers if you are open-minded enough to search for a genuine REAL truth about life. Mr. or Ms artpepper, I'd be very interested and would always seed if you would upload Hitchens debates. Thanks for what you do my friend!!!

Youdthinkso (2012-10-16)

@Tamarind777. Only read the first part of that first long comment. I have to say, you're strawman was astounding. Very dishonest, or very stupid. Take your pick.

rps7777 (2012-12-05)

The Harry Potter books are complete proof of the existence of magic and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Anyone not believing in it will have their soul sucked by Dementors and will be damned for eternity.
Believe now and you will be saved.

blutfaenger (2013-03-05)

So I was reading the comments, and had to chime in. :D {follow along, sorry for the length}------> @Tamarind777 The very item you were currently using to ramble your religious beliefs is considered an Atheist invention. BEHOLD: THE INTERNETZ. For believing what you believe may I recommend you discard all of your synthetic and cheaply made sweat shop clothing, don some jute potato sacks. Forget ALL knowledge of anything regarding to industrialization and the progress of mankind within the last ~300years move to a place in our world where you can live as they did in the time of yore the medieval, middle ages, or even the time of Christ which ever you think will be easiest. We and the rest of TPB shall see how long you survive without the >miracles< of readly available food, fuels, electricity, survival knowledge, modern medicine, THE INTERNETZ, and any other thing I have missed that pertains. Your time begins......NOW!
I'm typing as fast as I can as I'm trying not to be late for my Population and Evolutionary Genetics class @ UCB, so pardon my mistakes.
I was raised Catholic and quite religious, but saw how it choked intellect and brainwashed people, it's a control device. I became an atheist as a teen when the magnitude of Darwin, Dawkins, Hitchens', Maher, Bill Nye, DeGrasse Tyson, and other incredible scientists, researchers, writers journalists and pundits sunk in, to deny evolution or science it is to literally deny your existence. Look around you, life is wonderful and so mind-blowingly complex that the idea of God or gods does the whole system a great injustice. It's, at least for me, TOO SIMPLE an answer for what exists physically and non.
*********Finally*********
Nipples on men, are formed because........hold your breath.......because nipples are present before sex is determined as an embryo(not a baby, like a little fishy, before the breading and the fryer) at about 5-1/2 to 6 weeks. Then this little thing called sexual differentiation happens and Presto! The nipples stay. The large majority of male mammals have nipples too. Thus more unneeded proof that evolution >exists

blutfaenger (2013-03-05)

******And a surprise for all those who stayed with me, if the Immaculate Conception really did occur...Jesus Christ was a WOMAN, as the act of Parthenogenesis or reproduction w/o fertilization creates exact copies of the mother.*******
Just a titty bit of info to chew on or pinch. ;) Whatever your pleasure.
Goddammit now I'm late...
Auf Wiederseh'n fellow Pirates.

najor66 (2013-03-16)

A rarity!
Love Hitchen's work.
Thanks so very much!

Rizzano (2013-04-22)

@Tamarind777 - You need to wake up and get your head out of your so called "God's" ass like I did. I used to be one of the most devout christians a several years ago. You know what I lived through??? Years and years of constant stress! Every time I looked at a good looking woman with so much as a second of lust in my heart I felt guilty because I had sinned in the eyes of God. And that was only ONE SIN.
Here's what some people don't realize. God has control of EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING that happens and that HAS HAPPENED is a DIRECT RESULT from HIS GRAND DESIGN from the beginning of time. Do you realize what this means? Sure, he gave people free will to act how they will, but again, read this sentence - EVERYTHING HAPPENS BY GOD'S DESIGN. This means that every innocent little girl who is picked up by a dirty old man and is molested and raped is happening JUST AS GOD INTENDED. Every time a little boy is coaxed into the bathroom by his grandfather to "play with his penis for candy" it's because GOD DESIGNED IT TO BE THAT WAY (that happened to me at age 4 by the way.) Any baby who is born with a heart defect or a disease where they only live for a few days to weeks and they are in constant agony is because from day one GOD'S PLAN INCLUDED IT. Free will? Sure, the christians can claim that it's all on the people and their choices, but then that would be a direct contradiction to the bible.
So that right there is the big reason I stopped believing in God because why would God design a plan that involved me and my mom getting molested by my own grandfather (her father) , have my cousin get molested by her own father, and my wife get molested by her own father, not to mention the 100's of 1000's of other shit going on in the world. And the christians say god has a plan for everything - why does this happen? To bring you closer to him through tragedy. "................."
And here is the kicker of it all. Let's just say for one minute that God is real. Just hypothetically. Okay, the rules of the bible say I should donate 10% to the church - why? They don't pass it to God. He don't need money. You can worship in your home, but alas, for the sake of the hypothetical situation, let's say I abide by the bible. God expects you to do everything in your life to glorify him. Through work, through family, through everything. So say I do that. I die, and go to heaven. What's my reward? Oh, guess what? I get to do nothing but praise and worship God for the rest of eternity. What!?!?!?! Is God so EGOTISTICAL that he HAS to have thousands upon millions of people worshipping him for the rest of eternity? Guess what? Yes. There is a verse DIRECTLY from the bible where Jesus' disciples are praising him and some pharisees are telling Jesus to keep them quiet, and Jesus says " I tell you that, if these shall hold their peace, the stones will cry out." The INANIMATE ROCKS WILL PRAISE HIM!!!!???!?!?!?!
I digress. I just get so sick of people like Tamarind777 running off about how people like Hitchens and us athiests will burn in hell when we die but when we bring up things like Gods ego, why does god PLAN rap and PLAN molesting and PLAN murder and PLAN stillborn deaths and they have no answer. And all theses christians are not even going by the bible anyway - especially the ones on TV worth hundreds of thousands of dollars like pat robertson - like they NEED that much money to live - If these people REALLY followed the bible like they were SUPPOSED to, to the letter, there would not be $100,000 churches and $200,000 churches and special church fundraising for trips. You would be doing exactly what Jesus did - he didn't stay in one place in a fancy church and dress in thousand dollar suits a ride the most expensive horse and carriage and eat at fancy restaurants after service. he didn't stay in and let the saved gather in the church. He went out with the saved to the unsaved. He wore what they wore. He ate what they ate. He fed the hungry food and sermons. He walked amongst them, slept amongst them, smiled with them.

Rizzano (2013-04-22)

****rest of my post ***** He didn't live in a fancy house, own a fancy horse, own a wardrobe of fancy clothes. He didn't hand out a couple coins here and there and horde the rest.
H Y P O C R I T E S ! ! ! !

 rambam1776 (2013-11-17)

Perhaps we should all stop responding to a troll who hasn't been on the board in three years?

potpolima (2014-03-22)

awesome virus!! its not free after all

mausertech (2014-09-20)

To: Tamarind666 (oppps, sorry about the 6s but ...oh never mind, looks better anyway)
what part of we don't believe in your fantasy nonsense don't you get? Do you lose ONE MINUTE
sleep fretting about the Muslim hell? Not a bit of it, so THAT is PRECISELY how much we fret
over your empty threats. Oh, but I forget, YOU have the right one, .......but so do they, and
so on, and so on, and so on. (ad nauseum) Me thinks none of you do and THAT is how we live
our lives. In the words of a famous but forgetful theist, "what if YOUR wrong" What a waste
of a life based on NO evidence at all.