|
|
Post by Beck on Feb 14, 2007 15:57:42 GMT -5
Has anyone heard of this book before? Its written by an atheist named Richard Dawkins... its actually causing a lot of controversy and I'm wondering if any of you heard of it...what are your thoughts on the book... I'm going to get the book to read in a few weeks.
|
|
|
|
Post by krazeeboi on Feb 16, 2007 6:09:54 GMT -5
Well, I had to read one of Dawkins's books for my organic evolution class, and I think this guy has got to be one of the most arrogant guys alive. Brilliant no doubt, but quite full of himself. The book (which I have indeed heard of--old arguments in new language) will make for some entertaining reading if nothing else.
|
|
|
|
Post by Beck on Feb 16, 2007 10:49:41 GMT -5
Well, I had to read one of Dawkins's books for my organic evolution class, and I think this guy has got to be one of the most arrogant guys alive. Brilliant no doubt, but quite full of himself. The book (which I have indeed heard of--old arguments in new language) will make for some entertaining reading if nothing else. Yeah the dude is VERY arrogant and to be honest and plain...a hypocrite... |
|
|
|
Post by MsKayLander on Feb 16, 2007 14:32:37 GMT -5
Only church folk can be hypocrites!!!!  |
|
|
|
Post by Beck on Feb 16, 2007 14:40:45 GMT -5
According to this guy... In his book "The God Delusion" he says people of faith are basically stupid. Not only that but we shouldnt raise our kids to be "christians" we should just let them decide...LOL
I wonder how many prayers he has allowed his kids to partake in...
|
|
|
|
Post by MsKayLander on Feb 16, 2007 15:13:43 GMT -5
All jokes aside... if I was in a place where I had to base my "christian experience" on what I see... I wouldn't want my kids or anyone else to be a christian... that's just based on what is happening in the church today....
|
|
|
|
Post by Beck on Feb 16, 2007 15:43:48 GMT -5
All jokes aside... if I was in a place where I had to base my "christian experience" on what I see... I wouldn't want my kids or anyone else to be a christian... that's just based on what is happening in the church today.... yeah but this guy is totally off base in his thought process.. |
|
|
|
Post by MsKayLander on Feb 16, 2007 15:54:47 GMT -5
But would you feel that way if you weren't a Christian?
|
|
|
|
Post by Beck on Feb 16, 2007 15:56:46 GMT -5
But would you feel that way if you weren't a Christian? If I wasnt Christian? No.. I wouldnt.. I would say.."how ever you decide to bring up your child its okay, just as long as you are not stapping him with a bomb bookbag walking him into buildings for the cause of your religious beliefs. |
|
|
|
Post by MsKayLander on Feb 16, 2007 16:04:43 GMT -5
LOL... I feel you... but I can see, in some ways, why people are fed up with some Christians.... I'll tell you something weird... last week I had a dream about this "prominent" Christian in VA Beach. We (my husband and I) were at a conference and this man was there, but it was this guy preaching and he was saying stuff that was all out of context and it was in an attempt to turn Christians away. I was screaming to people around me not to listen to him... he's wrong and then this "prominent" Christian who owns a network in VA Beach (who I used to work for) asked me if he could see me outside. I said, No.. I have to tell the people that he is wrong. He started pushing me to get outside, each push was harder and harder until I fell and he told me to keep my mouth shut... I then woke up.... Weird...
|
|
|
|
Post by Beck on Feb 16, 2007 16:13:14 GMT -5
LOL... I feel you... but I can see, in some ways, why people are fed up with some Christians.... I'll tell you something weird... last week I had a dream about this "prominent" Christian in VA Beach. We (my husband and I) were at a conference and this man was there, but it was this guy preaching and he was saying stuff that was all out of context and it was in an attempt to turn Christians away. I was screaming to people around me not to listen to him... he's wrong and then this "prominent" Christian who owns a network in VA Beach (who I used to work for) asked me if he could see me outside. I said, No.. I have to tell the people that he is wrong. He started pushing me to get outside, each push was harder and harder until I fell and he told me to keep my mouth shut... I then woke up.... Weird... Now thats something... I think I will keep my mouth shut  |
|
|
|
Post by ybrown on Feb 16, 2007 17:48:27 GMT -5
There's a video of him over at YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWL1ZMH3-54He's ignorant and veiled, but notice he says he's "almost" certain God doesn't exist. He's more of an agnostic, touting an atheist argument. |
|
|
|
Post by Beck on Feb 17, 2007 7:16:32 GMT -5
There's a video of him over at YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWL1ZMH3-54He's ignorant and veiled, but notice he says he's "almost" certain God doesn't exist. He's more of an agnostic, touting an atheist argument. Agreed! What he fails to realize is that we dont need 100 percent proof that God exists in order to believe, all God requires is 100 commitment from us. |
|
|
|
Post by keita on Feb 17, 2007 9:27:06 GMT -5
...last week I had a dream about this "prominent" Christian in VA Beach. We (my husband and I) were at a conference and this man was there, but it was this guy preaching and he was saying stuff that was all out of context and it was in an attempt to turn Christians away. I was screaming to people around me not to listen to him... he's wrong and then this "prominent" Christian who owns a network in VA Beach (who I used to work for) asked me if he could see me outside. I said, No.. I have to tell the people that he is wrong. He started pushing me to get outside, each push was harder and harder until I fell and he told me to keep my mouth shut... I then woke up.... Weird... WOW, misskay! I've had a dream almost exactly like that about a seriously heated conflict between a "prominent" Christian in Dallas TX and myself... turned into a "David and Goliath" episode... been (literally) carrying five smooth stones in my purse ever since...  I absolutely agree with you about this. |
|
|
|
Post by keita on Feb 17, 2007 9:41:24 GMT -5
...He's ignorant and veiled, but notice he says he's "almost" certain God doesn't exist. He's more of an agnostic, touting an atheist argument. Great to see you, sis! You reminded me of an e-mail a sister sent to me not long ago: Rabbi: How about coming to a Torah class?
Rubin: Hey Rabbi, you've got the wrong guy. I'm not religious. Actually, I'm an atheist.
Rabbi: Wow, that's amazing. I've never met a real atheist before. Tell me, what's it like to firmly believe in the non-existence of G-d?
Rubin: Well, uhh, It's not really like that. Let's just say I'm.. ..an agnostic!
Rabbi: Oh, really now! That's great! Tell me, what is it like to firmly believe that it cannot be known whether or not G-d exists?
Rubin: Whoa! Hold on there, Rabbi! Is that what an agnostic is? Well, that's not me. What I mean is, well, I just don't know if G-d exists.
Rabbi: Ohh! So you're ignorant. I see. Well, we can solve that. How about coming to a Torah class? |
|
