"No problem whatsoever.
It's a fascinating subject. By the way, a much shorter introduction to the topic, though without the demonstration of why the traditional explanations for religious thought don't work, is Justin Barrett's…"
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What is the evolutionary purpose of religion?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nelson Nov 14, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
The existence of religion among humans can be traced back tens of thousands of years. It is a belief set present in all mutually exclusive human societies, even back when different groups did not and…Continue
Tags: history, psychology, evolution, purpose, religion
Atheism is environmentally friendly
Started this discussion. Last reply by Asher Isbrucker Oct 19, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I've noticed something recently (not really a Eureka moment, most people have noticed this). In general, being an atheist comes with other tag-alongs, such as political liberalism, open-mindedness…Continue
Is 'militant atheism' hypocritical?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Asher Isbrucker Oct 19, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone. Militant atheism is essentially the open insistence of atheism in society. Richard Dawkins is a prime example of militant atheism - for better or for worse, openly suggesting atheism to…Continue
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Sharon M replied to Asher Isbrucker's discussion 'What is the evolutionary purpose of religion?'"Thank you, I will definitely try to get my hands on that"
Nelson replied to Asher Isbrucker's discussion 'What is the evolutionary purpose of religion?'"There's several good books on this subject. Especially Pascal Boyer's Religion Explained. He explains that anthropology shows that this explanation doesn't work."
Sharon M replied to Asher Isbrucker's discussion 'What is the evolutionary purpose of religion?'"Hmm this is a very interesting question. I'm also very curious to know if there is an evolutionary purpose to religion.
Personally, I always thought it was just something older civilizations used to explain all the things they…"
Asher Isbrucker replied to Monica Salcedo (Monicks)'s discussion 'What does "good" mean anyway?'"Good is subjective. What's good to one person could be evil to another person. It's also a very vague word and a pretty boring adjective. So when people ask you what you mean by saying "I'm good without god" they might just…"
Nelson replied to Asher Isbrucker's discussion 'What is the evolutionary purpose of religion?'"Best evidence from cognitive science and anthropology right now says it's the by-product of several (but primarily 3) of our evolved cognitive mechanisms. I can expand this into an explanation or provide a suggested reading list. Let me know if…"
Asher Isbrucker posted a discussionWhat is the evolutionary purpose of religion?
The existence of religion among humans can be traced back tens of thousands of years. It is a belief set present in all mutually exclusive human societies, even back when different groups did not and could not communicate. Humans developed spiritual, religious beliefs on their own. What is the evolutionary or psychological purpose or reason for the existence of religion? Why does it even exist?See More
Asher Isbrucker replied to Unseen's discussion 'Life begins at conception'"I think it really depends on how people define "living". I would say it's pretty widely accepted that fetuses are not conscious creatures, but they are certainly alive, and they are human just as anyone else is human, only in a…"
Asher Isbrucker replied to Unseen's discussion 'Is the "occupy" movement showing its other face?'"I live in Vancouver, and attended the first day of the Occupy Vancouver movement partly because I share some of their basic concerns and political ideologies, but also because I wanted to see what would happen - the world's eye was on the…"
Asher Isbrucker replied to Danny Sanchez's discussion 'Do we have to believe to enjoy the holidays?'"I really don't appreciate it when the religious claim these holidays as their own, and call atheists hypocrites or something similar for celebrating and participating in them. I have as much of a right as anybody else to celebrate whatever…"
Asher Isbrucker replied to scLovely's discussion 'Help with Tattoo Placement'"I think the shoulder blade would be cool looking. Great choice for a tattoo btw."
Asher Isbrucker replied to Keith Patrick's discussion 'The Q Word'"I don't think 'queer' is generally regarded as offensive. I have a lot of gay friends who use the word themselves a lot, and certainly aren't offended when other people use it.
But regardless, I agree with you completely.…"
Asher Isbrucker commented on Robert Karp's video
Newt Gingrich Says No Atheists in the White House
"All personal attacks against Newt Gingrich aside, this is simply preaching to the choir. He has a heavily right-wing audience to appeal to, and OH, why not throw a little "faith positively effects judgment" in there?
If faith does anything…"
Asher Isbrucker commented on Mike's blog post 'How did you come out?'"Do you mean coming out as gay or coming out as an atheist?
I grew up in a non-religious family. We never went to church, my parents never talked to me or my siblings about god or faith or heaven or hell. My parents are very socially liberal,…"
Asher Isbrucker replied to Asher Isbrucker's discussion 'Atheism is environmentally friendly'"Yes, it is a very divisive issue. The evidence for the reality of global warming is actually overwhelming - those who deny it, in traditional religious fashion - simply ignore the hard facts and scientifically observed and proven tendencies of the…"
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