It's an old post, I don't know why I found it, you were wanting to discuss the book, what are your thoughts on it now?
I'm assuming you've read it? I haven't, so probably shouldn't be commenting, but just the small excerpt was enough for me to feel it's a belief that generally goes hand in hand w/a lifestyle that I have found equally repelling my whole life. One of the biggest pitfalls, I feel in this life, is the inability,or initial inability of people to find their own way and truth in this life, due to MANY reasons, one of which, being with the fact we are raised by whomever, and taught/shown their beliefs, .  I feel it's actually one of the most dangerous and restricting, and controlling mindsets in existence.  I don't mean to sound harsh, this is my opinion.  I wish people were able to, WITHOUT INFLUENCE, to truly find, and go with what FEELS right to them. I am interested in what your thoughts are after reading this book? Thanks, COA

It's all about money - let'swrite something that frightens people, they'll buy the book and the publishers and I will make a shed full, mind you this also applies to the churches - frighten 'em then screw for loads of dosh.