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"I think this has been posted before, but it bears mentioning again. This is just the stuff that is directly contradicted elsewhere in the Bible. When you think about the actual amount of claims, false or otherwise, in the Bible,…"
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Are the Republicans for real?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Daurelle Nov 12, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I was on the New Yorker website when I came across this article:…Continue
Broaching atheism with kids?
Started Aug 1, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
I'm sure we've all dealt with a situation in which a child who trusts us somehow stumbles across the realization that "wait, you don't go to church?". I work with kids every day, and usually when…Continue
Is the word 'atheist' a problem?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ross O'Neil Jun 5, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I recently read an intriguing article from Sam Harris, in which he argues that use of the term 'atheism' to describe ourselves is an obstacle to our secular goals. He is. of course, among the 'four…Continue
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Brian Daurelle commented on Elad Avron's blog post 'The Non-Militant Atheist'"The important distinction the Tyson-Dawkins dichotomy fails to address (and, which I think both men themselves often fail to address) is that between belief and reason. It is conceivable for Atheism to be practiced in the same way as a…"
Brian Daurelle replied to Keith Murphy's discussion 'Top Ten Reasons to why Religion is a Negative Force on the world'"Ba ha ha! What is this?
"It is not feasible to a person who has accepted their notion of what life is, to believe that, and neither is it feasible for a person who 'believes', that what we see, is all that there is, and their…"
Brian Daurelle replied to Dalton Jones's discussion 'Afterlife'"Anyone who gets their sense of accountability from fear of becoming a dung beatle in a future life doesn't deserve reincarnation, not even as a dung beatle. Karma is just the same silly human superstition that drives Catholic guilt manifesting…"
Brian Daurelle commented on Nate Lundgren's blog post 'Trolling/teasing theists, healthy pursuit or not?'"From one ex-Mormon to another, congradulations on your decision to let go of that dirty old iron rod! I can definitely relate to the urge to troll, pick fights, or just make conspicuously godless comments in places where they're sure to ruffle…"
Brian Daurelle replied to Taryn It Up!'s discussion 'Spirituality'"I think you're technically correct to use the term Spirituality, simply because it the agreed-upon term in our language to describe the category of experiences that encompass awe and a feeling of sublimation into things greater than…"
Brian Daurelle replied to Teri G's discussion 'Atheist Weddings'"As with many things which were traditionally associated with religion, a wedding has many elements that speak to our humanity and should not necessarily be discarded simply because of bad associations. I certianly think that wedding vows are a…"
Brian Daurelle commented on Carol Foley's blog post 'Am I Intolerant?'"I always tell people that if the simple fact of my atheism seems to be a form of intolerance, this probably says more about the tenuousness of their beliefs than the nature of mine. If they feel their faith is assulted just because someone…"
Brian Daurelle replied to Kris K's discussion 'Atheism Is a Disease...?'"Seems reminiscent, even self-consciously reminiscient, of the old Catholic line on homosexuality (first it was a disease, then a choice...). There's not much that can be said for someone who's simply decided to believe in a higher…"
Brian Daurelle commented on Ray R.'s blog post 'Beethoven the Radical .'"Regarding the analysis of history, we must always be careful to not let our modern prejudices overshaddow or dictate a clear understanding of the past. As Steve points out, Mozart was a freelance composer long before Beethoven, and it is…"
Brian Daurelle replied to Hank Hell's discussion 'What would you replace the bible with if you could?'"Depends on if you're trying to replace a profound spiritual landmark in people's lives, trying to answer questions about the universe, or just trying to deconvert them in general.
If the latter is the case, if, say, Barack Hussein…"
Brian Daurelle replied to David Henson's discussion 'Debunking The Bible: The Atheist Challenge - Genesis 1:1'"Instead of searching so desperately for textual ambiguities to exploit, why not observe this as a Martian Anthropologist? Not having any vested interest in proving the story to be true, his first step would be to ask what he could infer about…"
Brian Daurelle replied to Reesie's discussion 'Why do people believe in "God" in the first place'"Oliver Sacks has made something of a side career out of researching this:
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/12/seeing-god-in-the-third-millennium/266134/"
Brian Daurelle replied to Unseen's discussion 'Should Israel invade Gaza?'"As you say, the vicious circle is only broken by someone taking the first step and risking forgiveness instead of retaliation. This whole conflict is a great and terrifying illustration of the game theories developed by mathemeticians in the…"
Brian Daurelle replied to Brian Daurelle's discussion 'Are the Republicans for real?'"Heh, I guess I should have read to the part where he quotes Mr. Preibus on women making up 51% of the population before going on a TA rant. Hopefully I would have got it by then. "
Alice Browne replied to Brian Daurelle's discussion 'Are the Republicans for real?'"Borowitz is a satirist. I can't blame you for your confusion, though."
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