The Brights

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Comment by Nick Carpenter on July 31, 2010 at 9:41pm

Sorry for shamelessly promoting myself, but I'm trying to make some money, and I though you all might like to read my articles. Here is one I just wrote.
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-49428-Atlanta-Skepticism-Examiner~y2010m7d31-Why-the-disappearance-of-true-biblical-literalism-should-have-spelled-the-end-of-Christianity

Comment by Dale on July 11, 2010 at 11:56pm

I will admit that when I first heard of the idea of being called "a Bright" I was a bit tentative, but after reading a few articles and contemplating the reasoning behind the initiative I am happy to say I have fully joined up and am even going to order a shirt or jacket or something to proudly wear.

Comment by Rick on July 11, 2010 at 4:18am

I came across this and thought I would share it with everyone.
I have had family and friends who have had personal problems.
It is hard for them, their family and their friends.
Thought this might help those who don't want a "religious" answer.

http://www.sossobriety.org/

Comment by Rick on May 17, 2010 at 11:48pm

Comment by Justin Bonaparte on March 29, 2010 at 3:27pm

Deepak was actually not terrible on that one, I found myself smiling at some of his insights. I think he's got a long way to go, though to proving that anything he's talking about is real and accessible. He seems to be getting at a kind of Thomas Aquinas type of theology currently.

Comment by Brittany Evanovich on March 29, 2010 at 2:37pm

Hey Rick, I'm gonna share that Discovery busted video on my facebook. Thanks for that.

Comment by Steve Branch on March 28, 2010 at 7:37am

From Freethought of the Day, Freedom from Religion Foundation. A New York Times quote from Dr. Daniel Dennett that rings so true. Enjoy !

“ . . . I've come to realize it's time to sound the alarm.

Whether we brights are a minority or, as I am inclined to believe, a silent majority, our deepest convictions are increasingly dismissed, belittled and condemned by those in power -- by politicians who go out of their way to invoke God and to stand, self-righteously preening, on what they call 'the side of the angels.'

. . . Politicians don't think they even have to pay us lip service, and leaders who wouldn't be caught dead making religious or ethnic slurs don't hesitate to disparage the 'godless' among us.

From the White House down, bright-bashing is seen as a low-risk vote-getter. And, of course, the assault isn't only rhetorical: the Bush administration has advocated changes in government rules and policies to increase the role of religious organizations in daily life, a serious subversion of the Constitution. It is time to halt this erosion and to take a stand: the United States is not a religious state, it is a secular state that tolerates all religions and--yes--all manner of nonreligious ethical beliefs as well.”
— Daniel C. Dennett, "The Bright Stuff," The New York Times, July 12, 2003

Comment by Aiden on March 24, 2010 at 1:15pm

Does God Have a Future?

A 30-minute edited version of this debate will air late this evening on ABC Nightline’s Faceoff. Or, if you prefer to see the full 90-minute debate, you can watch it online now. The debate featured Michael Shermer and Sam Harris on one side with Deepak Chopra and Jean Houston on the other side.

Comment by Bradley Thomas Horton on January 22, 2010 at 10:03am

I am a very proud ANTI-THEIST. I want to join your group to connect with other bright-people

Comment by Rick on January 4, 2010 at 4:00pm

This was sent to me from another site, but you really have to see this. These people honestly believe that can do now wrong as long as they have "God" behind them..... gezzzzz

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