Tag Archives: religion

The maddening bliss

Yesterday, as I was browsing through google news, I stumbled upon an article decrying the “Gospel of Scientific Materialism.” The article was posted on first things, a christian fundamentalist website, so one has to wonder – I certainly did – … Continue reading

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Shame on you, Mr. Hitchens

As should be clear by now, I have a lot of respect and admiration for Hitchens. I believe everyone should play close attention when he speaks as they will invariably learn a lot and be entertained at the same time … Continue reading

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The Missing Link

“Most people would rather die than think, and most people do.” Bertrand Russell Forget the intermediates in the fossil record. How about the missing link in the chain of thought of the religious? How does one reconcile worshiping god and … Continue reading

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Dark day for Ireland

Starting today, blasphemy is a crime in Ireland. Which is really confusing. After all these scandals concerning the catholic church in Ireland, you’d think the Irish would want to cut themselves some slack. Anyway, Atheist Ireland has began a campaign … Continue reading

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Christopher Hitchens debates Jay Richards

This is the first part of a long debate – go to youtube for the rest, I couldn’t be bothered. Jay Richards is a bullshitter. It is clear that he willfully misinterprets and manipulates the relevant science and philosophy to … Continue reading

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The Evolution of Confusion

Daniel Dennett at his best. And I learned a new word: deepity.

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Design vs. Chance

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Hitchens, Harris, Dennett vs Boteach, D’Souza, Taleb

Truly remarkable. … See, I new that “Black Swan” guy was up to no good. By the way, you can view this on HD on youtube.

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Intelligence Squared

… or how Hitchens and Fry annihilated the arrogant defenders of the catholic church.

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Hell’s Angel

Hell’s Angel: Mother Teresa; 1 of 3door metoowahchef Hell’s Angel: Mother Teresa; 2 of 3door metoowahchef Hell’s Angel: Mother Teresa; 3 of 3door metoowahchef

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American Atheists 09 – Richard Dawkins (w/ Q&A)

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Geert Wilders goes to England

Geert Wilders is a religious, nationalist, right-wing nut not worth anyone’s attention, so I’m twice disgusted with the British Home Office’s decision to ban him from entering the country. It’s like the old saying: “Shoot the fascists.” (Dutch MP refused … Continue reading

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Working with faith? I don’t think so

The day before yesterday, President Obama signed an executive order establishing the “President’s Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.” The executive order contains the following policy statement: Faith-based and other neighborhood organizations are vital to our Nation’s ability to … Continue reading

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Hitchens vs. Wolpe

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