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Dawkins? Enemies Of Reason - Part 2 online
2007-08-22 21:22:00 This is the second of a two part documentary in which Richard Dawkins tackles the epidemic of irrational, and superstitious thinking. In this episode he looks at homeopathy in the National Health Service and faith healing. (Link) psychic, Richard Dawkins, skepticism More About: Skepticism , Enemies , Online , Reason , Part
Masturbation - The number one public health problem in America today
2007-08-22 16:12:00 According to the True Christian website. I love the graph! Makes you wonder if this is a parody, but read on… MASTURBATION EQUALS VIOLENCE! How can any honest person believe otherwise in the face of the overwhelming evidence presented here? The one thing that the authors of these messages have in common, other than the fact ... More About: America , Christianity , Fundamentalism , Health , Public
A Matter of Faith - Julia Sweeney
2007-08-21 22:16:00 CBS Sunday Morning with Julia Sweeney and Christopher Hitchens I think Julia Sweeney is terrific. Her ?Letting Go of God? monologue was one of the most amusing de-conversion stories I’ve ever heard and I’m delighted that it’s due out as a film. It’s definitely one to look out for but in the meantime the monologue is ... More About: Atheism , Faith , Tube , Matter
The Unicorn Museum - Prepare to Believe
2007-08-21 12:44:00 Hot on the heels of the Creation Museum , The Unico rn Museum presents a walk through history. Designed by a noted fantasy author, this state-of-the-art 60,000 square foot museum brings the fantastical and highly implausible to life. A fully engaging, sensory experience for intellectually undiscerning guests. Murals and realistic scenery, computer-generated visual effects, over fifty exotic ... More About: Atheism , The U
Top 20 - Fundies Say the Darndest Things!
2007-08-21 02:52:00 1. “Multiculturalism in America should ONLY mean we have choices of eating Chinese food, Indian food, Thai food, French food, etc…” buzzthepug!, FreeConservatives [Comments (40)] 2007-Aug-11 2. “Whoever voted for evolutionists, well I am sorry we have new evidence, the Theory of Relativity, that points toward a young earth. Who said Christians are again science, I never ... More About: Atheism , Things , Undies , The D , Dies
Bishop resigns over Amnesty move
2007-08-20 23:01:00 This relates to an earlier story about the dispute between Amnesty International and the Catholic Church. The Vatican urged Catholics to stop donating to Amnesty on the basis that Amnesty does not see the criminalization of women who choose to abort their pregnancy as a productive policy. Ms Gilmore, Amnesty?s Deputy Secretary General in an earlier ... More About: Catholicism , Move , Bish , Bishop
Richard Dawkins and the Pope?!!?!?
2007-08-20 18:31:00 Look, even Richard Dawkins is at it! THIS HAS GOT TO STOP! Stay strong Richard, stay strong! atheism, funny, Richard Dawkins More About: Atheism , Pope
Can atheists be too friendly? Yes, example inside!
2007-08-20 18:30:00 I sometimes get asked whether atheists should be more friendly to those with religious beliefs. I normally provide Hemant from Friendly Atheist as a shining example of a nice atheist. He recently discussed Michael Shermer’s belief that atheists should be positive. Well I think atheists can be too friendly and I believe that the example ... More About: Atheism , Jesus , Inside , Atheists
Are you damned?
2007-08-19 13:58:00 Whether as a punishment or as a reward, the fates have decreed that you will spend eternity having sex with nuns. Better be careful though, they are ‘Brides of Christ’, and if he catches you at it he’ll pull out your pubic hair. Are You Damned? atheism, funny More About: Atheism
Authors@Google: James Randi
2007-08-18 00:03:00 Here’s another Authors @Google talk by James (The amazing) Randi. It’s always nice to see him in the media, he’s looking well and joking about his illness which is great to see. According to the video he’s now given up the scientific pursuit as to whether Santa Claus exists which is a great shame, but at ... More About: Skepticism , James Randi
Authors@Google: Christopher Hitchens
2007-08-17 23:49:00 This is Hitchens in great form. He references Weinberg’s book ‘The First Three Minutes‘ which I discussed last week. I’m glad to see someone has been able to understand it! It’s 70 minutes long but as always, Hitchen’s makes some great points and it’s worth watching: (Link) christopher hitchens, god, relgion More About: Google , Atheism , God , Tube , Authors
Being an atheist is against the law in Massachusetts!!
2007-08-17 22:04:00 The General Laws of Massa chusetts : Chapter 272: Section 36. Blasphemy Whoever wilfully blasphemes the holy name of God by denying, cursing or contumeliously reproaching God, his creation, government or final judging of the world, or by cursing or contumeliously reproaching Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost, or by cursing or contumeliously reproaching or exposing to contempt and ... More About: Atheism , Atheist , The Law
A religious right? Or a barbarism?
2007-08-17 21:07:00 The highest-level case in American history involving the right to circumcision is slated to be heard this fall, when the Oregon Supreme Court rules on whether a father can have his 12-year-old son undergo the procedure. The highest-level case in American history involving the right to circumcision is slated to be heard this fall, when the ... More About: Religious
If he is real might this be his reaction?
2007-08-16 20:24:00 cartoon, funny More About: Christianity , Real , React , Reaction
Dawkins? Enemies of Reason - Online
2007-08-16 03:38:00 This is the first of of a two part documentary in which Richard Dawkins tackles the epidemic of irrational, and superstitious thinking. The topics covered include astrology, crystal healing, dowsing and psychic ability. (Link) As an aside, for about 3 months i’ve been contacting psychics and astrologers asking them if they would be willing to appear ... More About: Skepticism , Enemies , Online , Psychology , Reason
God appears in eggplant slice
2007-08-15 23:44:00 I just spotted this at The Register. It’s a miracle! It looks like American religious artifacts are becoming big business on eBay. Not to be outdone by Deb Serio, a Virginia high school teacher who recently nabbed over $1500 for a garage floor stain she said looked like Jesus, Pennsylvania’s Felicia Teske is offering eBay buyers ... More About: Funny , Pears , Plant , Ears , Slice
God and DNA made easy
2007-08-15 02:53:00 This is another of the ‘made easy’ video series. This one is particularly good and touches somewhat on my earlier post about the problem of evil but takes a more scientific stance in tackling the issue. (Link) Creationism, evolution, god, science More About: Science , God , Made , Easy
The Origin of Life made easy
2007-08-15 02:41:00 This is actually rather good and does indeed explain the origins of life in a very simplistic but effective way. (Link) evolution, science More About: Science , Life , Made , Easy , The O
God as a computer programmer
2007-08-14 21:23:00 Click to see God as a computer programmer. Funny stuff Reminds me of programming the old BBC Micro at school. funny, god More About: Computer , Programmer , Programme , Gram
Dubya the Theologian? - 50 religious ?insights? from George Bush
2007-08-14 17:39:00 1. I am driven with a mission from God. God would tell me, ‘George go and fight these terrorists in Afghanistan’. And I did. And then God would tell me ‘George, go and end the tyranny in Iraq’. And I did. Sharm el-Sheikh August 2003 2. I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn’t do ... More About: Bush , George Bush , Religious , Dubya
Richard Dawkins on Richard & Judy
2007-08-14 16:59:00 Richard Dawkins speaks to Richard and Judy about his new documentary, “The Enemies of Reason”. (LINK) Part one of the show was aired last night and part two is due next week. I’ll post more on it shortly and get some links up as soon as they become available. paranormal, Richard Dawkins, skepticism More About: Tube , Skepticism , Psychology , Richard Dawkins , Richard
The problem of evil
2007-08-14 15:52:00 The argument goes something like this; If God is all loving, all powerful, all knowing and good, then why do we see so much pain and misery in the world? It seems to me as if many people gloss over this question and see it as ‘old hat’ or uninventive, but I very much disagree and ... More About: Evil , Problem
Airplanes?
2007-08-14 03:10:00 This just arrived through my contact me section… If evolution is true like you say it is then why did we need to invent the airplane? Explain that! Ha! You got me I’ve been on a bit of a posting sabbatical for the past week, events have conspired against me, internet has been playing up and ... More About: Evolution , Airplanes , Planes
Buddhas require permission to reincarnate
2007-08-04 10:26:00 China tells living Buddhas to obtain permission before they reincarnate. Tibet?s living Buddhas have been banned from reincarnation without permission from China?s atheist leaders. The ban is included in new rules intended to assert Beijing?s authority over Tibet?s restive and deeply Buddhist people. No joke: ?The so-called reincarnated living Buddha without government approval is illegal and invalid,? according ... More About: Permission , Nate , Missi
Sex and marriage - 12 things you didn?t know about Shari?a law
2007-08-03 17:38:00 1. Many wives. Yes a man can have four wives - but only if he proves he can take care of them all equally. Tunisia outlawed polygamy on the grounds that only Muhammed could satisfy four women. In other Islamic countries the man’s financial accounts are scrutinised by the courts before he’s allowed to marry ... More About: Marriage , Things , Shari , Hari
What atheists can?t answer?
2007-08-03 14:44:00 Michael Gerson, in a recent article in the Washington post entitled ‘What atheists can’t answer’ argues that religion offers us the only solution to the dilemma of how we choose between good and bad instincts and that atheism fails in this regard: “Atheism provides no answer to this dilemma. It cannot reply: “Obey your evolutionary instincts” ... More About: Answer , Atheists , Theist
Drawing the line on free speech
2007-08-03 10:01:00 cartoon, islam More About: Drawing , Free , Free Speech , Line , Draw
Moral compass
2007-08-02 23:50:00 A group of Berkley students have designed an excellent online aid which points out how the major religions view differing moral issues. This is the perfect tool for those who want to specify how bigoted they are, simply turn the dial from liberal to rightwing-nutjob, and you can hate at your own chosen level. morality, religion More About: Atheism , Compa , Oral , Moral , Mora
CNN Debate on Qur?an in toilet
2007-08-01 19:48:00 Christopher Hitchens expands on his article ‘Why we are so scared of offending Muslims?’ and discusses the story about the Qur’an down the toilet. Dennis Prager and Hitchens on the same side? well I never Part 1: (Link) Part 2: (Link) islam, muslim More About: Debate , Toilet
Science is NOT another kind of faith
More articles from this author:2007-08-01 18:19:00 As many others before him have argued, Tom Robothan in a recent article for Portfolio Weekly contends that atheism and religious fundamentalism are very much alike in that both their proponents have a disdain for those that do not share their beliefs and are certain, beyond any doubt, in what they believe. “Died-in-the-wool atheists like Dawkins, ... More About: Science , Atheism , Christianity , Evolution , Faith 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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