Every religion is a totalitarian celestial North Korea. All the religions have had their reformation. Thats why we dont see lots of Christian terrorists right now. It wouldn`t have been the same if we were living at the time of inquisition. Islam needs to be mocked but same with every religion.
The only problem I have with Harris is that he`s treating Islam as if its a special religion. He sounds the same as right wingers. Donald trump thinks there is something wrong with Islam! Just Islam, no, not every religion, just Islam. I find that disconcerting.
Yeah, I concede that. I just like the way he writes though. Credentials? Well, he has a Phd in the sociology of religions. He has also been visiting professors in UC Santa Barbara on Islamic studies....
Sam Harris uses repetitive arguments. No matter the topic, he always brings on Islam. He was talking with Scott Attran who has actually done research in this subject and Attran showed him statistics and presented him with arguments. Harris remained adamant that Islam was the main problem. He...
He`s a great writer, though. I find his talks interesting, maybe they`re contradictory but it`s interesting nevertheless. For instance, this one-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_ikXZL7Tz4
I`m currently reading No God but God by Aslan. I was just wondering what ya` all think about this guy :) He recently tweeted ``trump is a piece of ****`` for which CNN cut their ties with his show. He`s also been in controversy for his Believer series. He argues for a moderate and liberal view...
“We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones. Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born. The potential people who could have been here in my place but who will in fact never see the light of day outnumber the sand grains of Arabia. Certainly those...
Thanks!! I have never heard of this perspective, so its surprising and enlightening. I should check out your religion. I dont really know much about it...