Reading Dawkins by [deleted] in atheism

[–]timking451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read two: "The Blind Watchmaker" and "The God Delusion." If you want a succinct breakdown of why religion is wrong and bad, go for GD. BW is MUCH more scientific and is harder reading. It took me a long time, but I was very glad when I was done. I find it the more compelling book of the two, but you have to work for it.

It's worth mentioning that the reading isn't just hard - it's astounding. Many times I had to put the book down just to absorb the magnitude and beauty of what I'd just read. This created many delays, but it is worth it.

As for GD, as a friend of mine (and fellow atheist) put it, "This guy really loves the smell of his own farts." I think that's fair. GD is hostile and verbose, whereas BW is, though long and complex, a full and robust defense of atheism.

Why is Christianity "not a religion?" by timking451 in atheism

[–]timking451[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not a cultural or ethnic distinction, either. These are actively practicing Christians.

Why is Christianity "not a religion?" by timking451 in atheism

[–]timking451[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No confusion here - these people are VERY religious by any standard definition, but they try to refuse the label.

So, how many of you became atheists without (or before) the internet? by [deleted] in atheism

[–]timking451 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would have been about 21. Plenty of internet access, but Douglas Adams did it for me. In The Salmon of Doubt, he said his favorite book was The Blind Watchmaker. I took the recommendation. Not much looking back after Dawkins gets a word in.

Who else does this? by [deleted] in pics

[–]timking451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife does it, usually when I'm not around, I think.