Daily Archives: 29/01/2011

Alister McGrath thanks God for the New Atheism

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Where some seemed to think that the so-called “Four Horsemen” would achieve final closure on the issue of God, quite the reverse seems to have happened.  Cultural interest in God and religion has resurged, and the discussions are not leading … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day: Noam Chomsky on the vast gulf between apes and humans

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‘It’s as likely that an ape will prove to have a language ability as there is an island somewhere with a species of flightless birds waiting for humans to teach them to fly.’ ~ Noam Chomsky

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A great post on New Zealand’s established, government-supported religion: Maori Animism

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Once again we see how supposedly neutral secularism always supports and promotes one chosen religion, while legislating against the free expression of other religions of which it disapproves: Maori Animism: New Zealand’s Established Religion OK, Phil — let’s build greater … Continue reading →

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Roger Pearse on the New Atheist mythicists who want to believe that Jesus never existed

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Jesus mythicism is, of course, the forté of the New Atheists, as anyone who has interacted with them for five minutes can testify.  Ironically, such a convenient belief is the opposite of intelligent and educated, which is why Jesus mythicism … Continue reading →

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