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Mark Friedman replied to Alice's discussion Offense - is it immoral to express opinions based on rational thought? in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
Mark Friedman replied to Alice's discussion Offense - is it immoral to express opinions based on rational thought? in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"The recent Indian court case took this one step further and decided that material on the internet offensive to religious sensibilities was illegal and must be removed. We don’t yet know how Facebook and others will respond to this clear breach…"
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African Missionaries
Just came across an old great quote from Jomo Kenyatta: "When the missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land and the missionaries had the Bible. They taught us to pray with our eyes closed. When we opened them, they had the land and we had the Bible." Isn't it remarkable how oppressed people embrace the gods of their oppressors?See More
Ruth Anthony-Gardner left a comment for Mark Friedman
"Greetings, Mark! I'd like to invite you to a group where we talk about anything on our minds, Hang With Friends. :D"
Mark Friedman replied to Rational-Thinker's discussion Origins of a personal barrier! in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"I can certainly sympathize. I think many if not most deep thinkers are inherently introverted. I am certainly that way and it is sometimes a struggle for me to be with people . At a certain level, there is nothing wrong with that. But when it gets…"
Mark Friedman replied to Dr. Terence Meaden's discussion Origins and Practice of Christianity are on a par with Melanesian Frog Worship in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"Relax, Matt. It's a joke. We all know it's holy crap."
Mark Friedman replied to Dr. Terence Meaden's discussion Origins and Practice of Christianity are on a par with Melanesian Frog Worship in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"On a serious note, it raises the question of the limits on foster carers with regard to religious indoctrination in general. Prejudice against homosexuality aside, is it OK for foster carers to actively attempt to indoctrinate the child in their…"
Mark Friedman replied to Dr. Terence Meaden's discussion Origins and Practice of Christianity are on a par with Melanesian Frog Worship in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"What is wrong with Melanesian frog worship?"
Mark Friedman replied to Alexandre Giacomo Junior's discussion Statues ans Symbols in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"I know this is not directly on point, but check this out if you haven't seen it, from a friend at the Atheist group in Albuquerque. Very funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB3g6mXLEKk
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Mark Friedman replied to Alexandre Giacomo Junior's discussion Statues ans Symbols in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"Alexandre,
The BBC picked up a study in March that says religion may "become extinct" in 9 countries: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12811197
Brazil is not one of the 9 countries in the study, nor is the US. What we…"
Mark Friedman replied to Alice's discussion Conversion to Atheism in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"I am posting a somewhat improved version of the ideas for strenghthening families and communities for atheists. It is attached as a Word file, so that you can improve it. I hope to share this at the Atheist discussion gathering in Albuquerque…"
Mark Friedman replied to Alice's discussion Conversion to Atheism in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"Very interesting. Thanks."
Mark Friedman replied to Alice's discussion Conversion to Atheism in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"That's cool. The ideas I posted about creating communities and celebrations is just for anyone who wants to follow that path. You put your finger on it when you said you don't push your atheism and your friends don't push their…"
Mark Friedman replied to Dr. Terence Meaden's discussion Charles Darwin on the British £10 note in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"Enlightened and Beautiful!
This is as close as the US will ever come. Notice the likeness to GW Bush in the 6th image.
http://stampcenter.com/blog/2009/07/17/charles-darwin-postage-stamp-set/"
Mark Friedman replied to Alice's discussion Conversion to Atheism in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"Thanks David, No problem at all with what you're saying here. It is a pretty good description of the way I think about this too. While I do feel the need for connection with like minded people, I don't feel like I need an atheist church. I…"
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African Missionaries
Posted on September 6, 2011 at 10:42pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Just came across an old great quote from Jomo Kenyatta: "When the missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land and the missionaries had the Bible. They taught us to pray with our eyes closed. When we opened them, they had the land and we had the Bible." Isn't it remarkable how oppressed people embrace the gods of their oppressors?
The Origin of Consciousness
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 9:33am 4 Comments 0 Likes
The mystery surrounding the nature and origin of consciousness is the last toehold that non-rational thinkers have in the debate about human origins. If you accept everything that is known about science in general and evolution in particular, we are still left without a broadly accepted answer in the scientific community. And this leaves lots of room for illogical religious assertion. I have written a paper which places the origin of consciousness squarely within modern evolutionary theory as… Continue
THAT PLAY ABOUT ATHEISM
Posted on April 16, 2011 at 4:59pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
There's a new addition to our toolkit: THAT PLAY ABOUT ATHEISM, a funny 3 act play now available on… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 11:30pm on May 16, 2011,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… - Greetings, Mark! I'd like to invite you to a group where we talk about anything on our minds, Hang With Friends. :D
- At 5:57pm on April 19, 2011,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi Mark. Welcome to this rational world of Internet atheism---a haven from the superstitions and fictional god of the masses.
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with its 450 discussion topics and 2550 members.http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
Terence Meaden
- At 8:11pm on April 18, 2011,
Brent Feeney said… - Did the same thing to that "lovely mary." Been a run of spammers/scammers here lately. Not a regular thing, fortunately. It's irritating though.
- At 7:44pm on April 18, 2011,
Tam said… - I got the same financial scam message, I posted an unfriendly response on lovely mary's page and I sent a complaint under the about us - report an issue toolbar.
- At 3:55pm on April 18, 2011,
Kevin Benbow said… Hi Mark: My e-mail is CTYuma@qwestoffice.net
- At 6:36pm on April 16, 2011,
Ken said… - Hello and welcome to the Nexus. We are very glad to have you join us.
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