A very personal yet penetrating analysis into the claims of "New Atheism" and its three main promoters-- Harris, Dennett, and Hawkins.

The author does not go into a deep scientific analysis of their views but shows familiarity with the writings of others against them. She does well at showing the inconsistencies and fallacies of their arguments and their perspective. It is evident that they are "high" on science and not nearly as well-educated about theology and are as prone to mischaracterization and puerile arguments as those whom they repudiate.

One also learns the author's story-- the loss of her parents, the trials of her faith that she has encountered-- and therefore the book also represents a very visceral investigation into what it means to have faith, be a Christian, and work for good in modern American society. ( )

A challenge has been issued on matters of faith and Becky Garrison meets it head on in this witty yet poignant answer to the Anti-God gurus Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett.

Becky Garrison, religious satirist and senior contributing editor for The Wittenberg Door, is taking a stand. Where most Christians assume the character of the Cowardly Lion chanting, “I do believe, I do believe, I do believe,” Garrison refuses to simply thrust tracts at these self-proclaimed infidels.

Instead, Garrison steels her pen and takes on the ungodly program of the New Atheists, skewering each argument with her sharp, satiric wit. Garrison turns aside the atheists' assault without ignoring its real criticisms, namely, the church’s inadequate response to war, evolution, medical ethics, social justice, and other important issues in the post-9/11 world. ( )