I agree with that too. The tone is smug and sloppy and it is certainly not a particularly philosohpical work. However, "there is lots of good, hard-hitting stuff about the imbecilities of religious fanatics and frauds of all stripes", which is just what we need.

His sloppy tone is directed entirely at the sloppy insults levelled at him by people who have been the snotty playground brat for decades. Its about time they are put in their place.

Here is a typical "spoiled playground brat" ranting at the creators of the magnifcent Flying Spaghetti Monster:

"You Atheists are so arrogant. Don't you ever consider that you're wrong about this whole 'There's no god and 90% of the world's population are just dumber than us.' thing, and admit you havn't even considered christianity to be what it is, the truth? Don't you realize why everyone hates you? Beecuase you're ignorant+arrogant, not a nice combo.Oh well….you'll have your time to pay. Unfortunately it lasts an eternity and consists of a lake of fire, a guy in red with a pitchfork, and a few pineapples (Don't act like you don't know what they are for).

As for me, i'll be chillin with Jesus. Have fun for the rest of your godless, pointless lives…cuz that's the last bit of joy you'll ever have."

How do you get through to someone like this? Philosphy doesn't work. Can't blame him for being smug when dealing with such loonies. Shouldn't people question their beliefs? Religious indoctrination is no better than Socialist, Nazi or any other sort of indoctrination.

Wasn't this thread supposed to be about Bush? Where's a sniper when you need one? Sadly, Bush wouldn't be seen anywhere near a Book Depository...