the same story...

oscuridad · Sep 15, 2007

my work always tends to come back to the corrupting power of Religion and the manipulation of the need to believe by those in Power. Obvious why, of course - these are my attitudes towards such things. But the danger is that you can end up just window dressing a personal rant.

Can anyone think of good books that have addressed thses ideas but avoided the danger of solipsistic ranting?

Cathy C · Sep 15, 2007

Fiction or non-fiction? The DaVinci Code is obviously a prime example of fiction and there are plenty more.

Leigh Walker · Sep 15, 2007

Have you read "The Crime of Father Amaro" by Eca De Queiros?

Devil Ledbetter · Sep 16, 2007

The Poisonwood Bible, Barbara Kingsolver

The Book of Fred, Abbi Bardi

English Passengers, Matthew Kneale

oscuridad · Sep 16, 2007

thanks folks - daVinci - of course, and I will look into the others,

ta

dadburnett · Oct 1, 2007

I'm not clear about what you seek, but I have been impressed with the works of Bishop Spong who boldly speaks out against the many of the fallacies of orgaanized religion and religious thought.

dadburnett · Oct 1, 2007

Oh, and I liked the DaVinci code very much, but remember ... while it may have some roots in truth, it is a clever, creative work of fiction.

the same story...

oscuridad

Cathy C

Ooo! Shiny new cover!

Leigh Walker

Where are we going?

Devil Ledbetter

Come on you stranger, you legend,

oscuridad

dadburnett

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