Myths of the Tribe
When Religion and Ethics Diverge (Myths & Scribes Book 1)
by David Rich
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Pub Date 8 Sep 2019 | Archive Date 10 Mar 2022
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Description
Myths of the Tribe illustrates the negative historical impact of our major religions, which have created unending conflicts that obscure clear thinking and continue hazardous to our health today.
More than two centuries after the Age of Reason culminated in the French Revolution, modern society still operates on the basis of assumptions and attitudes that have their origin in the ancient myths propagated by organized religion. These myths hamper efforts to apply reason to our problems and foster violent conflicts that threaten global security.
Myths of the Tribe illustrates how the belief systems of all major religions have become a detriment to clear thinking, rational conduct, and wise public policy, suggesting we substitute a rational analysis of all problems in the light of objective scientific evidence, a system of ethics that allows complete individual liberty constrained only by the principle of harming no one else, taking personal responsibility for one’s own welfare and actions, and the absence of government control over the pursuit of happiness.
As relevant today as it was when first published by Prometheus Books in 1993, Myths of the Tribe has been updated in its second edition with new data reflecting our views on religion and social mores in the twenty-first century.
Advance Praise
KELLY D.
Good Food For Thought
February 23, 2020
Format : Paperback
A very interesting treatise on how ethics & religion are often separated. A fascinating analysis of the history and current application of the major world religions to the ethical problems of today. Reinforced my belief that most organized religions are at the root of the worlds problems regarding military conflicts, terrorism, most types of extremism, and a general disbelief in scientific facts. Well worth the read!
Myths of the Tribe: When Religion and Ethics Diverge (Myths & Scribes)
Ally333
What we believe
December 31, 2019
Format : Paperback | Verified Purchase
The author must have taken years to research and write this book. This is the kind of stuff you really don't learn in school. Tells about the origins of the world's major religions and how they correspond to the problems we face today, from illegal drugs to abortion and ethics in general. Absolutely fascinating reading.
Myths of the Tribe: When Religion and Ethics Diverge (Myths & Scribes)
Philippe M.
really like this book
January 26, 2020
Format : Paperback | Verified Purchase
europeans know some of the history of our many religions and their excesses.but this is a definitive exposition,very interesting to read .and enlightening.
Kathleen Kahr
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY interesting read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
Verified Purchase
Historical analysis of the relationship between ethics and religion that never bogs down. Very interesting, especially on victimless crimes."
