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Regarding bizarre coincidences

Posted on March 7, 2011 by John C. Snider

Several weeks ago Allison and I decided we should write a letter of encouragement to Christopher Hitchens, who, you probably know, is currently dealing with Stage Four esophageal cancer. Being the schlub that I am, I would have typed it … Continue reading →

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The Sam Harris Nightline Interview

Posted on December 31, 2010 by John C. Snider

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Podcast #111 – Jack David Eller (Cruel Creeds, Virtuous Violence)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by John C. Snider

We interview Jack David Eller, author of Cruel Creeds, Virtuous Violence: Religious Violence across Culture and History, newly published by Prometheus Books in both hardcover and for Kindle. Dr. Eller’s previous books include Natural Atheism and Atheism Advanced. Cruel Creeds … Continue reading →

Podcast #111 - Jack David Eller (Cruel Creeds, Virtuous Violence) [ 45:40 ] Download (9137)

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The Moral Landscape, Chapter 5: The Future of Happiness

Posted on November 27, 2010 by John C. Snider

Chapter-by-chapter thoughts on Sam Harris’ The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values Summary: As imperfect as it may be, scientific study of morality and human happiness is worthwhile. This is a short book: less than 200 pages, not … Continue reading →

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The Moral Landscape, Chapter 4: Religion

Posted on November 25, 2010 by John C. Snider

Chapter-by-chapter thoughts on Sam Harris’ The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values Summary: Religion, being non-facts-based, is counterproductive to creating a proper moral framework. Yes, the 400-pound gorilla in the room. Although America is conspicuously more religious than … Continue reading →

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The Moral Landscape, Chapter 3: Belief

Posted on November 23, 2010 by John C. Snider

Chapter-by-chapter thoughts on Sam Harris’ The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values Summary: Belief, to be legitimate, must be constrained by facts. Honest belief is not a matter of personal preference. Whole books have been written on what … Continue reading →

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The Moral Landscape, Chapter 2: Good and Evil

Posted on November 21, 2010 by John C. Snider

Chapter-by-chapter thoughts on Sam Harris’ The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values Summary: Human morality must balance cooperation and selfishness. Free will is an illusion, but it doesn’t obliterate our ability to make decisions that improve our well-being. … Continue reading →

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Mencken’s Creed

Posted on November 10, 2010 by John C. Snider

I believe that religion, generally speaking, has been a curse to mankind – that its modest and greatly overestimated services on the ethical side have been more than overcome by the damage it has done to clear and honest thinking. … Continue reading →

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Podcast #105 – Jeff Sharlet (C Street)

Posted on October 13, 2010 by John C. Snider

We interview Jeff Sharlet, author of C Street: The Fundamentalist Threat to American Democracy, a follow-up to The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power. The Family, you may recall, is a secretive and radical Christian group … Continue reading →

Podcast #105 - Jeff Sharlet (C Street) [ 54:03 ] Download (10070)

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The Moral Landscape, Chapter 1: Moral Truth

Posted on October 10, 2010 by John C. Snider

Chapter-by-chapter thoughts on Sam Harris’ The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values Summary: Moral truth does not have to be absolutely definable or absolutely objective in order to be a useful concept. I’m reminded why I love reading … Continue reading →

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