http://www.truthhammer.com/blog Helping Christians find the light Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:41:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7h08RDYA5E http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/archives/individual/2009_03/017528.php\ HARD TO ARGUE WITH LOGIC LIKE THAT.... It was certainly discouraging that Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) argued, publicly and with a straight face, that if we limit carbon emissions, we're "taking away plant food from the atmosphere." But I was also impressed by Shimkus' theological argument against combating global warming. Shimkus ... http://www.truthhammer.com/blog/2009/03/31/representative-john-shimkus-there-is-a-theological-debate-that-this-is-a-carbon-starved-planet-not-too-much-carbon/ Something special happens when a deeply religious person loses their faith. Religion is unique among beliefs. It creeps below everything else, and situates itself as a ground truth – a universal foundation. Changing your mind about religion is not like changing your mind about your favorite color. Religion really isn’t ... http://www.truthhammer.com/blog/2008/11/16/faith/ Dennett spoke at TED in 2006. In the last half he gives an informal and simple discussion on Rick Warrens book “The Purpose Driven Life” (Warren spoke at Ted earlier that day). Here is my transcription: … “The heart of worship is surrender” and “Surrendered people obey God’s words ... http://www.truthhammer.com/blog/2008/09/21/dan-dennett-on-the-purpose-driven-life-by-rick-warren/ There's a long, long list of things etched into the back of my mind regarding crazy religious people. It's easy for me to add to this list because, among other things, I was a crazy religious person. I remember a shouting match in an after school debate where ... http://www.truthhammer.com/blog/2008/04/24/what-really-sinks-my-boat/ This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: http://www.truthhammer.com/blog/2008/04/22/child-abuse/ Some things overheard from the crowd after Expelled: "I'm so glad they're all going to hell." "I wanted to punch that guy [Richard Dawkins] in the face." "Evolution is such a stupid concept." "Hallelujah!" http://www.truthhammer.com/blog/2008/04/20/overheard-at-expelled/ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." -Susan B. Anthony "I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the type of which we are conscious ... http://www.truthhammer.com/blog/2008/04/17/inspirational-quotes/ Transcribed from a recent Point of Inquiry broadcast: Interviewer: "Do you really think secular, skeptical people should be more intolerant of religion?" Harris: "yeah, I do - but I think we should be clear about what intolerance can mean. I do not mean we should be intolerant in the sense the Stalinist were ... http://www.truthhammer.com/blog/2008/04/16/sam-harris-interview-by-point-of-inquiry/ Freedom From Religion Foundation national convention is October 10-12, 2008 in Chicago. Details: http://ffrf.org/events/2008/  It will have Daniel Dennett amongst many other great speakers. Atheist Alliance national convention is September 25-28th in California. Details: http://www.atheistalliance.org/conventions/2008/AAIConventionDescription2008.pdf  It will have Christopher Hitchens along with many other great speakers. The American Atheist event in Minneapolis ... http://www.truthhammer.com/blog/2008/04/16/events-in-2008/ I want Christianity to receive the same respect astrology, alchemy, and Greek Mythology receive.  Consider this: 1.  The catholic church stance that "Aids is bad, but Condoms are worse" is really, truly, non-metaphorically killing thousands of Africans every year.   2.  There are millions of American Christians who reject global warming on the basis of ... http://www.truthhammer.com/blog/2008/04/15/why-i-do-it/