I've been thinking about my views on humans lately, and I'm curious as to what others may make of them.
I am not a great fan of my species. I love and like certain individuals but, as a whole, people depress me. If I watch the news and there is an article about human cruelty and suffering and...
For those in the UK (or who can get internet radio), Christopher Hitchens and Tony Blair are debating the role of religion tonight on BBC Radio 4 at 8pm.
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Another biblically-based effort challenging 'Darwinian evolution' and promoting the 'theory in crisis' lies. This one is aimed at school-level students.
Slick presentation, good photographs, easy to navigate. Creationists will love it.
This may have been done before...
Is morality an evolved trait and present in a variety of species, or is it bestowed only upon humans from a deity?
This came about as a result of a brief conversation between myself and Danmac earlier today. I say that evidence is available that indicates...
Today, 3 christian, meat-eating pupils of mine set me a challenge. They asked me, an almost-vegan atheist, to go to a christian communion service this Thursday and, in return, they would go veggie for at least a week. I accepted, as it would allow both parties to experience a different viewpoint...
If you are involved in the medical profession and are religious, what view takes precedence: do intercessary prayers take priority over established medical science? Which one provides a more effective cure?
This announcement is aimed primarily at folk in the UK.
This Wednesday (18th August) on the More4 channel at 9pm, Dawkins is presenting a documentary on the effects of faith schools in the UK.
Should religious beliefs (which, let's face it, can't really be externally verified) be kept solely to the individual, or are people with beliefs justified in passing these on to their children? Should the beliefs be allowed to be publicised within society or should they be kept personal?
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Does anyone know / think about the similarities in the teachings of Buddha and Jesus? Could Jesus have been influenced by Buddhist teachings reaching the Middle East?
Hi to you all. I'm a pagan atheist and I would like to know what that means! I've got no gods but have a deep spiritual connection with Nature. Does that come under the banner of pagan atheist?
Anyway, nice to meet you all and I look forward in talking with you.