THE RAGE AGAINST GOD Author: Peter Hitchens Number of Pages: 256 pages Published Date: 21 Jul 2011 Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation Publication Country: New York, United States Language: English ISBN: 9781441195074 DOWNLOAD: THE RAGE AGAINST GOD The Rage Against God PDF Book Basically, I liked Christopher's over Peter's but not because of flaws in his style. I peered at the naked figures fleeing the pit of hell Steve Austin Jul 19, at pm. Lists with This Book. Most think it is just a crutch that I need to lean on yet nothing could be further from the truth. The mutual antagonism is in some respects surprising. In a sympathetic review in The Guardian , Rupert Shortt wrote, "Hitchens does not seek to mount a comprehensive defence of Christianity. Nathan Keen Jun 14, at pm. She refused and was taken into the arena twice, for on the first occasion the animals ignored her. Find it at JCPL. In many ways, Peter is man Christopher might have been had he taken a different road. Whereas religious persecution by the Church can be and has been tempered over time by conscience and a calling to account of the fundamental call for love of neighbor, attempts to create an atheistic utopia have proven several times over to be a much more ruthless and intolerant form of persecution, tempered only by failure and fueled by the hope of doing it better next time. Honestly, I think all the five star reviews here are expressing solidarity over reviewing the quality of the book. Hitchens writes how he moved from being an outspoken Trotskyite Atheist to an orthodox Christian. His brother Peter has also released his story, but much of the media seems uninterested in the book. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it. Shaking his fist at God meant living like a totally self-absorbed hedonist. I felt the weight of his words and the nostalgia in his voice, as well as the indignation at other portions of the text. Jprw talk , 28 March UTC. Peter Hitchens. Hitchens's picture is lopsided in important ways. He speaks for himself, clearly outlining the changes in post-WWII Europe society that he felt influenced his development. I had high hopes for Christopher Hitchens' brother. Aug 01, Yibbie rated it it was ok Shelves: apologetics. Yes, I will be renominating it -- I am confident that the failings you drew attention to can be adequately addressed. He also throws some pointless jibes about Neocons and the Iraq war. Hardcover , pages. However, there is SO much social and political commentary that the threads of his journey are lost in the flood. We, He, will win. This book by Peter Hitchens is probably best understood as a mix of autobiography and a closing statement to the public debate he had with his brother, Christopher. His main attack seems to be that atheism in its political forms has been utopianism, and utopianism, in his view, leads to the belief that you are absolutely right, because your vision is so good. Like reading cotton wool. It's fairly brief, spends time meandering about what a bad 12 year old he was, and doesn't really list any real spiritual influences from people. Both attended private Christian Schools as children in England together. After looking at this, I'd generally say that it's not really necessary for those insertions to be in there. He is our Savior. Numerous insights on the spiritual degradation of our nation and culture abound, as well as apt commentary on our Peter Hitchens: The Rage Against God Part response to his brother, Christopher Hitchens, atheism book, this is also Hitchens testimony, an spiritual autobiography, if you like. Open search form. The photograph is married to the eye, Grafts on its bride one-sided skins of truth; The dream has sucked the sleeper of his faith That shrouded men might marrow as they fly. Jonathan Sacks rightly likens faith to fire — "and like fire it warms but it also burns". With unflinching openness and intellectual honesty, Hitchens describes the personal loss and philosophical curiosity that led him to burn his Bible at prep Here, for the first time, in his new book The Rage Against God , Peter Hitchens, brother of prominent atheist Christopher Hitchens, chronicles his personal journey through disbelief into a committed Christian faith. The power of the Gospel to make life worth living even in desperate circumstances and the Ultimate Victory of God are missing from this presentation of conflicting ideologies. It made reading three whiny atheist books worth it. Rupert Shortt. Even though the authors set the benchmark for sibling rivalry, their books prove there is something special about them. ISBN: hardcover. The Rage Against God Writer Jul 05, Kevin Greenlee rated it really liked it Shelves: theology. Familiar with British left-wing politics, it was travelling in the Communist bloc that first undermined and replaced his leftism, a process virtually completed when he became a newspaper's resident Moscow correspondent in , just before the collapse of the Communist Party. Peter Hitchens can write. But the title used here is not in fact the title of the book, in Britain or the USA. Dear Poet Project. According to the relevant style guide , this should not be changed without broad consensus. See all locations. Thank you, Christopher Hitchens! Anything that had not yet been explained would no doubt soon be discovered. I have a feeling this is the beginning of the end. The last portion of the book is a bit less personal in nature and more an answer to some of the top anti-theist claims, including the claim that molestation by a religious figure is less damaging to a child than being exposed to the religion itself. This bizarrely frames his position as a declaration that there is a god, it is his version and we at least christopher was mad at it. So I was hoping for some more background on the excellent podcast I got this book because of a podcast I listened to where Sheridan Voysey interviewed the author of this book - Peter Hitchens. That is hardly a crutch. They feared the constraints of their parents' lifestyle - post-war rationing coupled to the limitations of life in the suburbs. This worldview is, in my humble opinion, one of the very reasons Peter has cause to moan the "decline of Christianity". Christians everywhere are backing off, and this kind of pessimism does nothing to encourage them to take up the arms of love and good deeds again. While applauding the virtue of sacrifice, Hitchens argues that the Church is weakened when she allows herself to be dragged into the service of every war, no matter how right it may appear. This is the greatest sacrifice the revolution asks from us", and Leon Trotsky 's claiming that "morality, more than any other form of ideology, has a class character". Peter Hitchens lost faith as a teenager. Please do not remove it again. He is a frequent critic of political correctness and describes himself as an Anglican Christian and Burkean conservative. The Rage Against God Reviews It is, in a word, a delightful book: it is not often that a book on this type of topic this feels more like a reward than a duty, but this is that rare one, and I highly recommend it. Highly recommended. To ask other readers questions about The Rage Against God , please sign up. Jun 14, Kris rated it liked it Shelves: audiobooks , religion-christianity. I would certainly recommend everyone read it. Re: 3: You are right, the synopsis is 1, words but WP:MoS indicates as usually being sufficient. Somerset Morkel Feb 9, at pm. Help out with the To-do lists. They are pointless because they have nothing to do with either atheism or his spiritual formation, but since he is a Eurocon, he has to throw them in. All this comes down to is personal preferences. Dec 24, Nick rated it really liked it Shelves: own , atheism. We are the dark derniers let us summon Death from a summer woman, A muscling life from lovers in their cramp From the fair dead who flush the sea The bright-eyed worm on Davy's lamp And from the planted womb the man of straw. There is a lot to think about in this book, from the convicting power of religious art and symbols in public spaces to the disintegration of public civility in a godless society. Both are reactive and committed to upholding truth over political and legislating it. Lose something every day. I gaped, my mouth actually hanging open. I "really liked it" for a couple of reasons. But maybe a few will stop and think for a moment. Atheism if there was such a thing would be sad to see somebody following imaginary gods in the first place LOL. He basically argues that the melding of religion and the state in Britain, the cult of leaders like Churchill, and the disillusionment of Europeans after the two world wars are the reasons why Christianity has been in such decline. None of these will bring disaster. Do not go gentle into that good night. I felt that he really doesn't say much about his own conversion from atheism to Christian faith and I would have liked to know more. He went on a bender, indulging in debauched and debased rebellion. The Washington Times. The dictatorships of last century clearly confirm this, but it continues unabated today. I thought it would be a recommendation for my son who is living a faith based life while finding and growing his talents.