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A conversation with uber-atheist Sam Harris

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In 2001 Sam Harris was a graduate student in neuroscience. But like so many people, 9/11 radically altered his life. Seeing affluent young men kill themselves and others in the name of their God led him to conclude there was something fundamentally wrong with many of the world’s religions. I spoke with Harris about his thoughts on religious fundamentalism, atheism, and terrorism.

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An afterlife for Atheists? Read for yourself

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The Atheist Afterlife, describes a non-religious afterlife that requires nothing more than physics and therefore no supernatural realm.

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Atheism for kids

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A German faith-based group is in an uproar over a children’s book that promotes atheism. But is the book really dangerous?

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On discontent

The Short-list

Were we, perhaps, not happier when we were monkeys?

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Are we all agnostic?

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I am, you are, the Pope is, and so is Richard Dawkins and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Big Bird too.

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Why we hate and love Richard Dawkins

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The only thing that overshadows Richard Hawkins’ intelligence is his arrogance.

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Dracula as a Jehovah’s Witness? A conversation with author Dave Hitt

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What if a Jehovah’s Witness became a vampire? This is a theme that Dave Hitt explores in Blood Witness, a horror/comedy novel that he is releasing in weekly podcast installments on BloodWitness.com.

Not About Religion interviews Mr. Hitt about the novel, atheism, and his views on religion.

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Religulous is preachy and proud of it

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Religulous was obviously made for Atheists. It preaches to the choir with no apologies. It won’t change believers’ minds, and it doesn’t try to. As a piece of op-ed filmmaking, it is well done, very entertaining, and the humor is often sidesplitting. Hell, even many believers will enjoy this movie.

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Yet another evolution debate

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I posted a short personal essay the other day, explaining my belief that evolution and belief in a creator are not mutually exclusive. I was very impressed at the debate that ensued in the comments. It was relatively free of personal attacks, name calling, and general stupidity. These were very intelligent, informed, thoughtful and somewhat long-winded comments

You can read all 4500 words of comments here, but I’m sure you have better things to do. Therefore I have edited the comments down to about 2500 words for you reading pleasure.

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Darwin is the Devil

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Darwin has long been a champion to Atheists. Why can’t he be a champion to believers as well?

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