Chapter 23 & 24

Opiate of the Morally Corrupt

D'Souza argues that atheism or apatheism are guises for those who wish to live an immoral life by appealing to an amoral philosophy. He cites several leading scientists and philosophers as saying they would simply prefer for there to be no God. People do not want to be judged for the poor choices they make. Of course, this leads to statements like Pinker's which say infanticide and abortion is completely acceptable, because we are just like any other animals in the animal kingdom.

The Problem of Evil

The problem of evil is weighted first for the theist and then the atheist. First off, D'Souza is candid in saying he does not think the theist can fully explain evil and suffering, but can provide hope in the suffering. When he turns to the atheist, he says they can find sympathy nowhere. Their pain is simply a crying out to no one over nothing of significance. Moreover, the problem of evil makes no sense from a materialist perspective. From this view there is no evil. It is an illusion. Theists can seek God and understand His ways are higher than ours and he has a purpose for everything he allows. In this, hope can be found.