Another Gem from Pat Robertson
What do you get when you have a Pat Roberston, a camera, and a conversation about gay sex? You get this: Video Link I know Pat Robertson doesn’t represent all or even most theists, but I found this commentary about the clip pretty funny.
Angra Mainyu Responds to WLC and Murray on Animal Pain
His response is spread over three posts. Here are the links. Introduction Part 1 Part 2
Di Muzio Responds to WLC on “Theism and the Meaning of Life”
LINK HT: Ex-Apologist
Richard Carrier Responds to Uncommon Descent on Atheism and Suicide
LINK
John Shook Enters the Fray on Defining “Atheism”
As I read him, John Shook’s approach can be summed up in three, related propositions. 1. One can be an atheist without believing that atheism is true. 2. Following the OED, an atheist is “One who denies or disbelieves the existence of a god.” 3. Atheism is the belief that “Believing that no god exists … John Shook Enters the Fray on Defining “Atheism”
John Shook Is Now on Patheos in the Atheist Channel
Philosopher John Shook now has his own blog in the Patheos Atheist Channel. About John: John R. Shook is a scholar and professor living in the Washington, D.C. area. After receiving his PhD in philosophy from the University at Buffalo in 1994, he taught at small colleges and then was a professor of philosophy at … John Shook Is Now on Patheos in the Atheist Channel
Can the Arguments of the “New Atheists” be made Stronger?
Jeff Lowder notes Ed Feser’s critique of the “New Atheists” and indicates that his criticisms are cogent, perhaps fatal. Now, I do not read much of Ed Feser’s stuff, not even all of the two tirades he wrote about me—which outbursts made my day both times. However, I have read Alistair McGrath’s critiques of Dawkins … Can the Arguments of the “New Atheists” be made Stronger?
Feser Insults Readers of www.infidels.org
Here’s the insult. And one’s more gullible followers—people like the www.infidels.org faithful who have been buying up The God Delusion by the bushel basket—will be thrilled to have some new piece of smart-assery to fling at their religious friends in lieu of a serious argument. LINK Speaking of “smart-assery,” Pot, meet kettle. I’m not sure … Feser Insults Readers of www.infidels.org
Do Christian Apologists Spend Too Much Time Focusing on their Weaker Opponents?
Refuting the “New Atheists” is all the rage among Christian apologists these days. Among professional philosophers of religion, however, it’s well-known that the new atheists are not the best representatives for atheism. So why do Christian apologists continue to harp on the new atheists and ignore what atheist professional philosophers of religion have to say? … Do Christian Apologists Spend Too Much Time Focusing on their Weaker Opponents?
Apologist Bingo!
Hemant Mehta blogs about this clever, funny way to combat an apologist: LINK ETA: I love one of the comments in the combox at that site: I’m giggling at the thought of an audience member jumping up in the middle of the talk and shouting “Bingo!”