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A lot of Americans think of themselves as “progressive Christians” or “liberal Christians,” and I count a good number of them among my friends and colleagues. Not long ago I was talking to one of these friends and we wandered into the subject of religion. Dawkins and Harris were invoked, as might be expected. Anti-Dawkins and -Harris resistance was encountered, also expected. So I finally decided to ask some questions that I had always wanted answers to, but had never actually asked.
The ensuing conversation went something like this:
Me: Do you believe that Mary was a virgin?
Friend: No, of course not.A lot of Americans think of themselves as “progressive Christians” or... more
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I've debated hundreds of religious people over their preferred Tome of Enlightenment™ and found it interesting that a new poll by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life validates my own anecdotal evidence - that some of the most pious are also some of the most ignorant of their own religion.I've debated hundreds of religious people over their preferred Tome of... more
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Realizing that you are an atheist is a profound, personal experience. This video records the stories (in their own words) of some people who came to the realization that they are atheists.Realizing that you are an atheist is a profound, personal experience. This video... more
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1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God's chosen people.
2. Jews do not recognize Christ as the Messiah.
3. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian
world.
4. Mennonites do not recognize each other at Hooters or the Liquor Store.
5 . AGNOSTICS DO NOT BELIEVE IN ANY OF THE ABOVE .
6 . ATHEISTS ARE ALWAYS HAPPY
That is all.1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God's chosen people.
2. Jews do not... more
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This video discusses something that I've often wondered: Where are the Black Atheists?This video discusses something that I've often wondered: Where are the Black... more
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This video is NOT an argument for atheism... It's a defense of atheists from right-wing religious -- christian, muslim, jewish and other fundamentalist -- hate-mongers. This video received the award for "Excellence in Humanist Communications" from the Harvard University Humanist Chaplaincy.This video is NOT an argument for atheism... It's a defense of atheists from... more
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Parenting is the most important thing that we will ever do. Here are some suggestions for finding success as a parent.Parenting is the most important thing that we will ever do. Here are some suggestions... more
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