It has been a stressful week here at DWR central. So be prepared for a video heavy/prose light week this upcoming week. The Disservice today is a short clip from the show Dexter on religion and belief. It’s nice to see television media approaching the question of religion and atheism. Filed under: Religion Tagged: Atheism, […]
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Red Tory v.3.0.3: The Magic of Reality
Richard Dawkins talks to Thom Hartmann about his new book The Magic of Reality: How We Know What’s Really True. The first part of the interview can be viewed here (it deals primarily with genetic matters that will be familiar … Continue reading →
Red Tory v.3.0.3: Rick Perry’s Guiding Light
Texas Governor and current frontrunner in the race to potentially be the next Republican president talks candidly about the pivotal role of supernatural events in his life… Good grief. Hasn’t the world had enough of American presidents that take direction … Continue reading →
Death By Trolley: Buddhism for Skeptics of Religion
A non-Buddhist skeptical atheist with background in psychology, scientific research, healthcare and mindfulness meditation shows how many of the central tenets and practices of Buddhism can appeal to other skeptics. 
Death By Trolley: Atheists are Differently Religious – and No, Atheism is not the/a Religion
A main focus of this blog is to consider and compare different political and ethical philosophies so as to promote better understanding of one’s own worldview and those of others. I frequently focus on progressivism/liberalism and libertarian conservativism, arguing that these incompletely overlapping moral/political philosophies each have their own internal logic and validity, but that […]
Dead Wild Roses: What Atheists do in a Crisis? – Prepare (duh)
It is awesome to watch the faithful whirl in indignation when they are called on the bullshite they believe in. I’m not sure what Fox news was trying to do with this piece other than making their hosts look foolish. The US is plodding back to the Dark Ages with their delusional christian inanity at […]
Dead Wild Roses: Rejection of god? – Darkmatter2525 on The Real God
The youtube atheist community is being unusually productive and insightful as of late. DarkMatter2525 take the idea of rejection in relationships and makes a fairly sound analogy to how people view themselves and their belief in god. Furthermore, he details why atheists get some hate directed their way because of their skepticism and general lack […]
Death By Trolley: Talking to political adversaries: Tips on reaching across the aisle
Tips on talking to political adversaries. Moving past politics, partisanship and labels, recognizing corporatism masquerading as progressivism or conservatism, and going straight to the issues.
Terahertz: Donate to CFI Canada to establish physical centres across the country
I don’t usually cross-post with Canadian Atheist, but I think this is an important, and ambitious campaign. I’ve had my differences with CFI Canada in the past, but we are on the same side, and they continue to do the most for freethought in Canada. I therefore urge you to donate to their “Next Big […]
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: God’s Priorities
Filed under: Humour, Religion Tagged: Atheism, Prayer, Religion
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The Ledge – Movies I want to see.
Hmmm… a mainstream movie that has an atheist hero? What next? A politician that does not have to believe in fairy tales to be elected? Filed under: Media Tagged: Atheism, Movies, The Ledge
Dead Wild Roses: 5 Things Atheists have Wrong About Religion?
Responding to criticism and arguing coherently are the hallmarks of reasonable, mature debate. Browsing the articles on Alternet my attention was drawn to the article that shares the same moniker as this post, minus the question mark. I was hoping for some meaty, thought-provoking arguments by Scofield. I was disappointed. The 5 points […]
Happy Holidays …
… and all that jazz.
Enjoy yourselves with family and friends. Party hard, but responsibly, eh?
In the meantime, a little food for thought, to which I say "hear, hear!":
The happy heathens
By Chris Selley
When the 2001 census-takers descended upon London, Ont., they found 83,680 people who described their religious beliefs as agnostic, atheist, humanist, non-existent or some “other resp…
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