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Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on February 1, 2011 at 4:04pm

@ Adriana: Yes, I remember the original research, but I meant we didn't have the article by Dennett. I could not find it in the Forum or the Blogs when I searched for it.

 

@ Doone: Thanks for providing the additional link.

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Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on February 1, 2011 at 4:20pm

Okay, this is just getting weird! : P

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Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on February 1, 2011 at 4:16pm

I wasn't biting your head off, btw. : )

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Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on February 1, 2011 at 4:21pm

Dunno! But you can't blame me! Maybe you need to try some holistic healing or perhaps you need to elevate your chakras.

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Permalink Reply by Jonel Burge on February 1, 2011 at 4:45pm

THIS is why I push science learnings in schools and encourage people to be curious about things. Without asking questions, we are setting ourselves up for failure. It is beyond imperative to be curious about everything. We must ask "why?" at every turn, or else humans rightly deserve the title of "sheeple".

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Permalink Reply by Reg The Fronkey Farmer on February 1, 2011 at 4:31pm

I was at a Dan Dennett talk last week (in Ireland). He made an interesting point about religious education being considered as the fourth “R”. It would be compulsory to teach the history and views of all current and extinct religions to all children. In order to advance in school it would become an exam subject. The idea is that children who are home schooled would have to learn about other religions and become more tolerant and broadminded. I am unsure of the American schooling system and how workable this would be. However it is a noble idea and its merits are worth considering.

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Permalink Reply by Jaume on February 2, 2011 at 8:32am

Why should a believer know anything in a nation where everyone owns a cell phone and can call their omniscient mentor for answers? Seeking knowledge all by oneself is a waste of time, you'd better go shopping to keep the economy running, and work hard to pay your bills. Yup, that's what every responsible American should do!

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Permalink Reply by Snowcrash on February 2, 2011 at 12:56pm

I had heard about this test but had'nt read the article.

Very interesting indeed, i just took that test and scored 73% (answered 11 out of 15 questions correctly)

Not to bad i guess :)

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"For a religious person the bible is like a software license, they scroll down to the bottom and click on agree."

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Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on February 2, 2011 at 1:02pm

"For a religious person the bible is like a software license, they scroll down to the bottom and click on agree."

 

Bwahahahaha!

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Permalink Reply by Saint godless on February 2, 2011 at 8:38pm

This has been my experience. I was religious at one time. I didn't think my faith was as strong as others. I thought studying more would make me for faithful. As it turns out, their faith was out of sheer ignorance of Holy Writ and my education only made me lose my faith.

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Permalink Reply by Snowcrash on February 3, 2011 at 1:10pm

I always love reading about that, people losing their religion because they sat down and really read with a critical eye what it says in the bible.

Richard Dawkins  also has alot of letters from former religious people and they sure are touching and very inspiring to read.

http://richarddawkins.net/letters/good

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"Properly read, the bible is the most potent force for Atheism ever conceived. – Isaac Asimov"

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Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on February 3, 2011 at 1:47pm

I've visited RDs site, but not spent much time there. Thanks for the link. Lots of good stuff to read through.

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