LINK: Follow-up on Republicans United Against Atheists
Earlier this week, I posted a link to an article describing how Newt Gingrich questioned the trustworthiness of atheists in a Republican presidential debate. I just stumbled upon a post at another blog that examines the logical consequences of Gingrich’s statement. LINK Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
Please Welcome Victor Stenger to the Secular Outpost
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Victor Stenger has graciously agreed to join the Secular Outpost as an occasional contributor. Stenger is Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Hawaii and Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado. He has written numerous books and articles, including New York Times … Please Welcome Victor Stenger to the Secular Outpost
Christi-inanity
I was alerted to this by a friend who is a Methodist minister. And the United Methodists have a reputation for being one of the more open and progressive denominations. http://doroteos2.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/christi-inanity/ Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
LINK: “God and Moral Law” by Mark Murphy
Though I disagree with his conclusions, I’ve always respected the writings of Christian philosopher Mark Murphy on the relationship between God and morality. He has written a book, God and the Moral Law: On the Theistic Explanation of Morality, which will be published by Oxford University Press early next year. Based on the description of … LINK: “God and Moral Law” by Mark Murphy
LINK: The Militant Atheists Must Have Done Something *Really* Bad This Time
Hemant Mehta at the Friendly Atheist blogs about a Christian attorney’s claim that “militant atheists” are out to get the Christians. LINK Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
Jesusween to Replace Halloween
Glad to see that they are putting the “fun” back in fundamentalism. http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-complete-guide-to-jesusween Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
Kansas Outlaws Evolution
Once again, the Onion proves that one belly laugh is worth a thousand syllogisms. http://www.theonion.com/articles/kansas-outlaws-practice-of-evolution,2098/ Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
LINKS: Ethics without God
(Another item from the backlog in my Drafts folder, with some more recent links added in.) Here are some very interesting links related to ethics without God. 1. From Daniel Dennett: Robert Wright interviewed Daniel Dennett on being good without God. Video of the interview is available here; a transcript is available here.2. From Tom … LINKS: Ethics without God
LINKS: Theistic Defenses Against the Euthyphro Dilemma
(Another item from the backlog in my Drafts folder) I’ve discovered two essays online and one essay offline which provide interesting responses to the Euthyphro dilemma. 1. Steve Lovell, “God as the Grounding of Moral Objectivity: Defending Against the Euthyphro.”2. Michael Sudduth, “Is it Coherent to Suppose that God is both Morally Good and ‘Above … LINKS: Theistic Defenses Against the Euthyphro Dilemma
LINK: Is Moral Autonomy Incompatible with the Existence of God?
The late James Rachels wrotes an essay, “God and Moral Autonomy,” in which he defends an argument for the nonexistence of God based on the impossibility of a being worthy of worship. Peter Lupu and Bill Vallicella have an interesting exchange about the argument on the latter’s Maverick Philosopher blog (see here). Your name Your … LINK: Is Moral Autonomy Incompatible with the Existence of God?