98: Victor Stenger’s ‘God and the Atom’, Empiricism Affecting Morality

By Christopher Thielen on August 27, 2013

Tom, Christopher Thielen, and Chris Lazare discuss Victor Stenger’s new book “God and the Atom” as well as an article suggesting empirical thoughts lead to moral action.

We’d also like to specially invite listeners to suggest favorite chapters, lectures, and essays about atheism - even well-known material - to be discussed in a future book club episode. Send your suggestions via the Contact page.

References:

• Victor Stenger [Wikipedia]
• “God and the Atom” by Victor Stenger [Amazon]
• Just Thinking about Science Triggers Moral Behavior [Scientific American]
• Ray Comfort’s “Evolution vs. God” video [YouTube]
• Freedom From Religion Foundation growth statistics [Wisconsin State Journal]
• Air Force Offers Secular Oath [Huffington Post]
• Atheist Should Be Compensated By State For Religious Rehab [Huffington Post]

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