"As I started reading your post, my thoughts went immediately to Sam Harris etc, who feel that morality can be fully derived (rather than informed by) rational thought.
I think that Haidt ("The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by…"
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E Gross commented on Justin Murray's blog post Atheism and the strawman of cultural relativism
"I believe that human rights, like human morality, is the product of our evolution, of generating framworks in which societies can not only survive, but improve. A society that recognizes that a woman is not property to be used or abused will…"
Glen Rosenberg commented on Justin Murray's blog post Atheism and the strawman of cultural relativism
"Justin, those examples are inapposite.
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Justin Murray commented on Justin Murray's blog post Atheism and the strawman of cultural relativism
"John, Thanks for the link . I will have a look."
Justin Murray commented on Justin Murray's blog post Atheism and the strawman of cultural relativism
"Glen, the statement "And clearly all cultures are not equal" is by definition an ethnocentric one.In regards to the origin of that ethnocentrism, reason is a justifiable one. However, how do we exclude the taken-for-granted from our…"
Glen Rosenberg commented on Justin Murray's blog post Atheism and the strawman of cultural relativism
"I claim that extending human rights is superior. I dont want to give hate groups, fundamentalists, or any of the other invasive creeds a pass. The source of rights is reason. So yes our biology and our nature play a part in producing what amounts to…"
John B Hodges commented on Justin Murray's blog post Atheism and the strawman of cultural relativism
"I've made a summary of my long study of ethics here; supporting essays on relevant philosophical points are also here on my blog.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/profiles/blogs/atheist-foundations-of-ethics"
Justin Murray commented on Justin Murray's blog post Atheism and the strawman of cultural relativism
"I was using innate to mean something that is inborn or natural.
I would agree that human rights are social constructs."
Ted Foureagles commented on Justin Murray's blog post Atheism and the strawman of cultural relativism
"As someone not trained in much of anything, I'm not entirely sure what you're saying here. The concept of 'rights' is a social construct evolved along with social critters like us and many others. To claim that…"
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Atheism and the strawman of cultural relativism
As an atheist and a trained sociologist, I fail to see any evidence for innate human rights (what some may call natural rights). While I personally agree that all humans should be extended equal rights and that this should occur in all places and at all times. Yet, at the moment there is no evidence that such origins of such rights are to be found in either biology or human nature (if there is such a thing). This is why I was disappointed to hear human rights being discussed in the atheist…See More
Alan Perlman commented on Justin Murray's blog post Are men obsolete?
"Hear, hear! I have been trying to define masculinity all my life against a variety of assaults, beginning in the 60s, and some of them from me: being a man does not mean shooting guns, riding motorcycles, or watching sports.
By the same…"
Napoleon Bonaparte commented on Justin Murray's blog post Are men obsolete?
"So what are the redundancy pay-outs like ?"
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Are men obsolete?
Given that the tasks for which men may have been necessary no longer require them (via the invention of IVF, vibrators, the mechanisation of typically masculine work, the ability of women to work & jar opening technology), can we say that men (in the roles by which they have traditionally been known) are obsolete?Partly a joke (at least the jar opening bit), but mostly serious.The 21st century may be a good time for men to reconsider their/our place in the world.See More
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Another rape apologist?
http://tmblr.co/ZyUE2vd6faeK A new video where Mundane matt:states that 3rd wave feminists and white knight males perpetuate rape culture, as they say women are weak;But he claims that women are stronger than men (emotionally but not physically);he claims that 3rd wave feminists and white knight males perpetrate a myth 'cause it gives them an audience; andhe also claims that "feminists create rapists" (through a self-fulfilling prophey argument). But,…See More
Justin Murray commented on Justin Murray's blog post Sociology of Irreligion
"Christians have more children than the non-religious, but evangelicals have even more kids than Christians."
Glen Rosenberg commented on Justin Murray's blog post Sociology of Irreligion
"Children of parents who are atheists are most likely to be the same."
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Atheism and the strawman of cultural relativism
Posted on March 13, 2013 at 5:29pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
As an atheist and a trained sociologist, I fail to see any evidence for innate human rights (what some may call natural rights). While I personally agree that all humans should be extended equal rights and that this should occur in all places and at all times. Yet, at the moment there is no evidence that such origins of such rights are to be found in either biology or human nature (if there is such a thing).…
Continue Are men obsolete?
Posted on February 24, 2013 at 6:51pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Given that the tasks for which men may have been necessary no longer require them (via the invention of IVF, vibrators, the mechanisation of typically masculine work, the ability of women to work & jar opening technology), can we say that men (in the roles by which they have traditionally been known) are obsolete?
Partly a joke (at least the jar opening bit), but mostly serious.
The 21st century may be a good time for men to reconsider…
Continue Partly a joke (at least the jar opening bit), but mostly serious.
The 21st century may be a good time for men to reconsider…
Another rape apologist?
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 9:17pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A new video where Mundane matt:
- states that 3rd wave feminists and white knight males perpetuate rape culture, as they say women are weak;
- But he claims that women are stronger than men (emotionally but not physically);
- he claims that 3rd wave feminists and white knight males perpetrate a myth 'cause it gives them an audience; and
- he also claims that "feminists…
Sociology of Irreligion
Posted on December 17, 2012 at 7:21pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
As a sociologist, I have been wondering about the sociological aspects of irreligion, with key questions like:
· under what conditions is it safe to come out as an atheist?
·…
Continue · under what conditions is it safe to come out as an atheist?
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- At 5:40pm on August 17, 2012,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi Justin
A big welcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense and science lead to freethinking wisdom --- as you know in being a non believer and freethinker like us.
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 700 discussion topics and 3500 members.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
Terry
- At 7:01pm on August 14, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, Justin! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. After you've searched for topics of interest in "Groups" above and in the "Forums", don't forget to look at recent activity which hides along the right margin of the page all the way at the bottom.
You might also like Atheists who love Science! and Geek & Nerd Haven. I also recommend Eco-Logical, since the climate is changing so drastically.
- At 5:00am on August 14, 2012,
Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
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