Dennis McLeod´s Then Man Created God Represents Tour de Force for Biblical Skeptics

The well is never dry when it comes to new books railing against religion, but what distinguishes this newly released work is the writer´s steadfast adherence to rationale principles when pointing out the apparent inconsistencies of Christian dogma. Although the author does not take fright at using a touch of humor to express his views, McLeod´s logic cuts right to the bone in a manner representative of the modern Enlightenment tradition. Then again, the author is well versed in both the Old and New Testaments and clearly capable of going head-to-toe with those "men and women of the cloth" – folks who McLeod looks upon as frequently well intentioned, but oh so misguided. McLeod´s powerful philosophical arguments are further bolstered by bringing to light the symbiotic relationship that exists between religious fundamentalism and reactionary politics, frequently citing the current debate between left and right on issues such as healthcare and the environment to support his thesis.

Perhaps McLeod´s most important contribution to the age-old argument as to whether there is or is not a God lies in his willingness to ask those very life questions that nearly all of us ponder from time to time, but rarely possess the courage to voice openly. The book is easy to understand with a well thought out thematic structure as it deftly weaves a path through the veritable maze that envelopes all of us when pondering life´s deepest mysteries.

Fear not if one does not possess an extensive knowledge of the Bible or philosophy; McLeod is able to articulate the most profound of ideas in a vernacular not only discernable, but enjoyable to most anyone − save those who are too invested in their convictions as to ever feel the need to subject them to cross-examination.

In essence, McLeod´s work is anchored upon the core belief that "humanity should always strive for truth and justice for all." Needless to say, it continues to disturb the author greatly that "simply because something is religiously-based that any relevant idiocy, mediocrity, insanity or even depravity is acceptable."

Like any true empiricist, McLeod firmly believes that nothing should be exempt from careful analysis, albeit the reason for writing Then Man Created God − The Truth about Believing a Lie.

"Some truths are interrelated," says McLeod "which means they are ´chained,´ allowing us to infer one from the other." The writer goes on to say, "The book is based upon the principle that believing a lie is no different than telling a lie. Not only does this similarity exist with the potential effect of spreading a falsehood, but also in the unbending reality that just as telling a lie needs support from other lies, a false belief often requires one to believe other supporting falsities to sustain it. Ironically, the two processes use the same mechanisms because the believer invariably ends up deceiving himself."

Aquinas couldn´t have said it better.

To purchase Then Man Created God − The Truth about Believing a Lie or for more information about the book and its award-winning author Dennis McLeod, please visit www.denjenpublishing.com. The book is also available at www.authorhouse.com and www.amazon.com.

Anyone interested in interviewing Mr. McLeod should contact Glenn R. Swift at (772) 323-6925 or at glenn@glennswift.com.