God Is Not Great

God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything is a 2007 book by British-American writer Christopher Hitchens in which he makes a case against systemic religion. The book was first published under the title God Is Not Great: The Case Against Religion in the United Kingdom, was published by Atlantic Books and published by Twelve in the United States under the title God Is Not Great: Why Religion Poisons All God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything" and republished by Atlantic Books with no subtitle. Hitchens describes systemic religion as "violent, irrational, intolerant, leading to tribalism, racism, and intolerance, hostile to free questioning, despising women, and coercive about children." Religion reinforces sectarianism, putting its conscience on the line. Hitchens supports his position in the book through a mixture of personal stories, documented historical anecdotes, and critical analysis of religious texts. His comments center around the Abrahamic religions, while exposing other religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. The book received mixed reviews but sold well.