I think it is important that creationists be debated.
Given that they have considerable influence over how many think, to let creationist views go unchallenged would be wrong. The fact that creationism is being promoted in school science classes despite having no scientific basis is reason...
Then I think it's more important to be allocating funds and thought to the equitable distribution of those resources rather than playing about with trying to reach immortality.
Consider the job we are doing with almost 7 billion? I think we're doing a s*** job.
Yes, I think it will be worth watching. As a teacher, I completely disagree with faith schools, particularly when it comes to them teaching science.
I think I may have to take a sedative before watching. I have a tendency to shout at the TV during these sorts of programmes...
This announcement is aimed primarily at folk in the UK.
This Wednesday (18th August) on the More4 channel at 9pm, Dawkins is presenting a documentary on the effects of faith schools in the UK.
Thanks for that, Skwim. Depressing attitude some denominations have towards masturbation.
Can anyone within such denominations explain whether masturbation is accepted within marriage as part of sex, or is it just a no-no, full stop?
I've been to Iceland a few times, where Asatru is gaining strength. Have you been to any areas where the Nordic gods are strong? I'm an atheist, but am very interested in nature-based deities and how people translate that into their lives.
That changes the context of the word 'fear'. Interestingly, christians that I have spoken to see it very much as a literal fear (as we would interpret the word) i.e. they are afraid of what their god will do if they 'step out of line'. "Extreme reverence or awe" seems much more benign. Thanks...
Isn't it amazing that we are even discussing this? Even if there isn't life elsewhere, the fact that we are just contemplating the possibility says much about ourselves.
Let's celebrate!