Friday, October 22, 2010

Religion: It’s almost like being in love | Dangerous Intersection

You know how it is when someone is in the first throes of infatuation. We call it “love,” but it’s very different than the kind of relationship that eventually develops. Or doesn’t develop. Read on

Religion: It’s almost like being in love | Dangerous Intersection

Richard Dawkins vs. Wendy Wright Round 2 � Soricidae's Blog

Part 2 of Dawkins vs Wright. See Part 1 below.

Richard Dawkins vs. Wendy Wright Round 2 � Soricidae's Blog

Richard Dawkins vs. Wendy Wright, Round 1 � Soricidae's Blog

You may have seen this video with Richard Dawkins interviewing creationist Wendy Wright. Soricidae's Blog presents a blow by blow account of part of the interview. It such a good example of how creationists side step issues when confronted with facts of evolution. Dawkins shows amazing restraint.

Richard Dawkins vs. Wendy Wright, Round 1 � Soricidae's Blog

Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Pattern Behind Self Deception

If you are like me you enjoy learning about why we are the way we are. I also find it helpful in understanding why people continue to believe weird stuff.

Skepticblog � The Pattern Behind Self Deception

Science and religion aren't friends

As the non-religious in America grows I think we will increasingly see articles like this in mainstream news media. If you haven't read or in my case listen to Jerry Coyne's book "Why Evolution Is True" I highly recommend it.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2010-10-11-column11_ST_N.htm

What’s The Harm?

The ripple effect of harm that flows from unscientific medical beliefs is multifarious and significant, but often neglected by those who are not familiar with the phenomenon. “What’s the harm” is therefore a question we will have to answer frequently and for the foreseeable future.

Atheists and Anger - Greta Christina - Greta Christina's Blog - RichardDawkins.net

This article is a reminder that we do have reasons to be upset.

Atheists and Anger - Greta Christina - Greta Christina's Blog - RichardDawkins.net

Why complex life probably evolved only once - life - 21 October 2010 - New Scientist

Why complex life probably evolved only once - life - 21 October 2010 - New Scientist

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

My Very First Post

Starting a blog site is not something I would have thought I would ever do. I have two websites and rarely put anything on them. I don't really enjoy writing but have been told I do a decent job.

The main intention of this blog is really to pass on other people's articles, blog posts etc...that I think support my hopes in making this a more rational world to live in.