Christopher Hitchens - God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything

Pros: A lot of interesting information, eloquent and insightful writing, amusing at times
Cons: Can be quite angry and acerbic. A few factual errors.

…it is what all know and will admit as readily to be the fact--that in the temples adulteries are arranged, that at the altars pimping is practised, that often in the houses of the temple-keepers and priests, under the sacrificial fillets, and the ...

Pros: Lots of cool info for history buffs.
Cons: Gets a bit long-winded at times.

GOD IS NOT GREAT: HOW RELIGION POISONS EVERYTHING by CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS is a fascinating read. If you believe in God, he's not out to turn you into an atheist, but he gives a pretty compelling argument that organized religion is one of the most destructive forces the world has ever experienced. He even shows how Buddhism played a large role in fanning the flames for Japan to enter World War 2. Hitchens is a surly drunk Brit who's always entertaining to see on TV, and I was pleased to see that his wit and intelligence translates well in print.