LINK: Aikin and Talisse’s Atheistic Argument from Ugliness
LINK (HT: Ex-Apologist) Since the authors note that the argument from beauty is one type of teleological argument and the argument from ugliness is the atheistic twin of the argument from beauty, perhaps I will need write a post on this argument for my series about atheistic teleological arguments.
LINK: Existence of Atheists Offends Christians
LINK I find it difficult to find fault with the logic in the second paragraph at that link: “Since there is absolutely nothing even remotely offensive about this billboard, the inevitable conclusion is that many Christians are offended by the fact that there are atheists. If that isn’t bigotry and hatred, I’m not sure what … LINK: Existence of Atheists Offends Christians
In Defense of Moral Non-Cognitivism, a Response to Neil Shenvi
I found Neil Shenvi’s interesting article entitled “Do Objective Moral Values Exist?” while reading Dangerous Idea. In his article, Shenvi argues for the position that objective moral values exist, which he defines as “moral values that are true independent of the beliefs of human beings”. This piece started out as a comment on the blog, … In Defense of Moral Non-Cognitivism, a Response to Neil Shenvi
Jeff’s Picks — 7-Jul-12
I have a huge list of links to share this time. Morality Uncredible Hallq reblogs a really good comparison between God and an abusive boyfriend. Dr. Peter Boghossian talks about the ethics of atheism on Freedomain Radio. (HT: The Morning Heresy) Self-described atheist Jesse Bering has written an essay in Salon entitled, “Don’t Trust the Godless.” Richard … Jeff’s Picks — 7-Jul-12
D Rizdek’s Objection to Fine-Tuning Arguments for God’s Existence
D Rizdek at Debunking Christianity tries to turn the tables on defenders of fine-tuning arguments for God’s existence; he says that apparent fine-tuning only makes sense if there is no God. LINK (HT: The A-Unicornist) It’s a short post, so go read it. Then I’d love to read your answers to this question: is that … D Rizdek’s Objection to Fine-Tuning Arguments for God’s Existence
My New Political Blog
I try not to get involved in politics much, because it takes precious time away from thinking about issues in philosophy of religion and ethics, which are my favorite areas of thought (plus I have more educational background in those areas).However, the Citizens United decision of the US Supreme Court is a frontal assault on … My New Political Blog
LINK: Are Mermaids Real?
PZ Myers pretty much sums it up. LINK
Mark Driscoll, the Pope of Seattle says Get on the Bus or I will Drive the Bus Over You
I informally debated Mark Driscoll (and Lief Moi) when they were co-hosts of a Seattle-based Christian talk radio show in the ’90s. So it was interesting to read what Bruce Gerencser had to say about Driscoll, who he calls “the Pope of Seattle.”LINK (Warning: off-color word use)
LINK: Colin McGinn on Atheism
The Spring 2012 issue of Theoretical and Applied Ethics contains a symposium on Ethics, Atheism, and Religion. The lead essay is by Colin McGinn and is followed by responses from Edward Feser, Steve Fuller, Ted Peters, and Robert Sinclair. All the essays can be read online, so go take a look. HT: Edward Feser
LINK: Leah Libresco of Unequally Yoked Converts from Atheism to Catholicism
I had never heard of her before this, but Leah Libresco of the blog Unequally Yoked has converted from atheism to Catholicism. It appears a big factor in her conversion was her belief that the Moral Law is a person. I hope that nontheists will (1) not commit the “No True Scotsman” fallacy and deny … LINK: Leah Libresco of Unequally Yoked Converts from Atheism to Catholicism