You're missing the point a bit, dude. The rabbi is making claims that enter into the realm of science. His comment on consciousness, for example. There have been a ton of advances in neuroscience over the past half century that completely contradict the concept of an immaterial soul. Also, I'm not sure literature and poetry can be categorized as knowledge. At least not in the way Harris and this rabbi are using the term.

Science is a tool. And it is the best tool that we have for understanding the world around us.

These are really, really boring. Way to let DC neuter your game, Midway.

She is very specifically talking about the Christians who are against gay marriage. I'm not upvoting because I just don't think she's funny.

Also, I'm gonna go ahead and say that there is no such thing as a moderate religious person. Believing in magic is crazy.

This is more a condemnation of America, in general, than of Obama. Most people are completely uninformed about everything. To say that this kind of ignorance got Obama elected is a bit biased.

Also, 12 people isn't very many people.

I am mystified by CAD's popularity.

I actually wish Dawkins would spend more time promoting the public's understanding of science and less time arguing with the brick walls that are theists.

>> ^DavidRaine:
>> ^anyprophet:
The problem is we let people self identify as Christians. If people were externally labeled as a function of their actions there would be far fewer Christians in the world.

Unfortunately for this idea, religious affiliation is based on faith and belief, which aren't observable qualities. In any case, I think this sort of thing self-regulates to a certain degree. If a person has a habit of saying things that you identify as crazy, misguided, poorly informed, whatever, then you're not going to give that person much credibility.


I mean we would measure actions and not words. For example, if you supported California's prop 8 you probably don't pay much attention to what Jesus was preaching.

I understand that this will never happen. I'm just making a point. I think.

The problem is we let people self identify as Christians. If people were externally labeled as a function of their actions there would be far fewer Christians in the world.

Downvoting Carl Sagan?

Figures.

Look at me! I'm different!

Christians are mighty defensive of their faith. A little too defensive, if you know what I mean.

*promote

edit: hrm

Rock music should be about fucking things and doing drugs and shitting on your grandmother. All these peace and love and praising nonsense makes me sick.

Except Sarah Palin's speaking ability is down at the bottom of her list of problems. And I don't see Ashton ever running for Vice President.