Customer Reviews

at last no ranting - By: elle sterling, 14 Nov 2007
This is an important book. Writtenin the even-handed manner that serves so well on the Today program, Humphreys analyses his own beliefs & holds them upin comparison for our edification. He looks at the lack of impartiality when discussing the subjectin society, & presents the views of the leaders of the three major monotheistic faith clearly & fairly.

John Humphreys has the job that he has because he knows what questions the informed public would want him to ask. More importantly he has the rare ability to discard his own personal views when trying to find the truth. 'God' is a subject that almost by definition is impossible to be dispassionate about & this is the real strength of this admirable work. We see time & again how intelligent & high-achieving individuals seem to lose the plot when discussing God, & this is perhaps a reflection of its importance to our world view as well as our placein that world.

Throughout 'In God We Doubt', you will likely recognise many of the problems & comforts of religion that have occurred to you during your lifetime & it is a comforting & illuminating to have them raised & considered by Humphreys. It doesn't matter if you believe or don't: buy this book.