85: Is Atheism Groupthink?, Astrology
By Christopher Thielen on December 10, 2012 | Discuss
Robin, Tom, and Chris debate the groupthink aspects of atheism and Tom refreshes us on the strange penetration that astrology holds in our everyday lives.
84: Electronic Voice Phenomenon, Is Atheism Absolutist?
By Christopher Thielen on November 21, 2012 | Discuss
Chris, Robin, and Tom discuss EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) and address the question of whether atheism is absolutist.
Show Notes
- Electronic Voice Phenomenon Samples
- Michael Shermer: Why people believe weird things
- Freedom From Religion Foundation Sues IRS
Questions for an Atheist - Conclusion
By Mike G on November 19, 2012 | Discuss
Well here we are. We’ve come a long, frustrating way to reach this point. If you were hoping the questions would improve, prepare to be disappointed. The good news is, a few of them started to get a little more interesting. Instead of just simple claims, like ‘You can’t be good without God,’ there were actually some substantive claims about prophecies. I’ve tried to smash those claims to bits while sticking to short, easily digestible answers. So, if anyone wants more info, just let me know in the comments. The series ends just as it began-with a really dumb question. Enjoy! Continue reading…
83: Euthanasia Legislation, Homeopathy
By Christopher Thielen on November 14, 2012 | Discuss
Robin, Tom, and Chris discuss a recently published perspective on so-called “right to die” laws and their religious influence. Also discussed is the albeit non-religious though irrational belief in homeopathic products.
A Dilemma for Prayer in Politics
By Mike G on November 1, 2012 | Discuss
Whether it’s meant sincerely or is just pandering, it is commonplace for politicians to talk about prayer. For example, Newt Gingrich said the following during a Republican Presidential Primary debate on October 18, 2011:
How can I trust you with power if you don’t pray?
The general idea seems to be that prayer will provide some feedback that will lead you down the right path. This brings about some interesting dilemmas. I’ll just highlight a few. Continue reading…