How Long to Read Religion on Trial

How Long Does it Take to Read Religion on Trial?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read Religion on Trial by Donald Dutton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In the 1950s, a group of social psychologists infiltrated a doomsday cult--a religious group that believed the world was coming to an end--and studied how its members sustained their beliefs when the prophecy failed. How are major religions different from cults? My argument is that they persist through political fiat rather than the evidence provided for their central dogma. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all quote private conversations that were never recorded until decades, sometimes centuries, after the fact. Can these be accurate? I think not. Religion on Trial reviews the origins of religion, the early days of the chief "desert religions," and the arguments of notable dissenters. It examines the likelihood that a "god-concept" is inborn, showing up in 5-year-old children regardless of their parents' beliefs. Finally, it delves into the realm of neuropsychology, which shows that humans are wired to consider new beliefs not on a basis of evidence, but on how that belief resonates with our other preconceptions. It is possible to forge a society on a moral basis rather than a central god-concept; given the divisiveness of religion, I believe it is time we did so.

How long is Religion on Trial?

Religion on Trial by Donald Dutton is 346 pages long, and a total of 88,576 words.

This makes it 117% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Religion on Trial Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read Religion on Trial aloud.

What Reading Level is Religion on Trial?

Religion on Trial is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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