1. Interview with Richard Dawkins

Comment #49473 by palebluedot on June 12, 2007 at 3:52 am

Great interview, as always.

Can I just point out that this has nothing to do with the BBC?
Sorry to nitpick, carry on.

2. Sex, Love, and SSRIs

Comment #31601 by palebluedot on April 13, 2007 at 12:44 pm

Here's another anecdote.
I have been suffering from severe depression for some 14 months. I have been on Prozac, Seroxat, Citalopram and, most recently, Venlafaxine. None of these drugs helped lift my depression, but they all gave me horrendous side-effects. I finally gave up looking for a suitable drug and now, 3 weeks after my last pill, I am coming out of my depression.
Withdrawal was hell and is still going on, Tinnitus, electric-shock sensations being the most pervasive symptoms.
I have learnt a lot about antidepressants in recent months and I now know that they are ineffective in many and cause more problems than they solve. And that's not purely based on my own experience, there's plenty of stories out there if you look. www.antidepressantsfacts.com is a good starting point.
I've been treated as a pariah on many depression forums for my anti-med views but there are many on my side. It seems like some people have 'got religion' when it comes to SSRI's, they worship the lord god Serotonin and nothing can persuade them that they're wrong. Which they are.

3. Send a Message to God: He has gone too far this time

Comment #17467 by palebluedot on January 14, 2007 at 1:14 am

I recall the devout believer who lost his son on 9/11. Several weeks passed and no body found. Staring into the rubble, he prayed. The body was found and he said 'It's a miracle, the Lord has answered my prayer and returned my son'.

They just don't get it, do they?

4. Copy of The God Delusion Purchased for $20,000

Comment #17419 by palebluedot on January 13, 2007 at 2:13 pm

That's absolutely fantastic! Go Lowcountry!

5. Federal Way schools restrict Gore film

Comment #17323 by palebluedot on January 12, 2007 at 11:03 pm

It's real sad, thinking back to Florida 2000.
It could have been so very different:-(

6. FiveLive debate on faith and discrimination

Comment #17213 by palebluedot on January 12, 2007 at 2:39 am

You can download the file directly Rob A, below the QT icon. It's standard mp3.

7. Open Letter to Rev. John Auer

Comment #16789 by palebluedot on January 8, 2007 at 7:26 pm

Yet still they go, in their thousands, like Lambs to the slaughter.

8. Let's Hope It's A Lasting Vogue

Comment #15548 by palebluedot on January 1, 2007 at 8:12 am

Well said Richard! I feel there is very good reason to be hopeful, you are making a difference.

9. The Trouble with Atheism

Comment #13676 by palebluedot on December 19, 2006 at 4:33 am

An incredibly gross mis-representation of atheists!

Eugenics? 'Origin of Species' a sacred text? Scientific Establishments as temples?

What a load of shite!!!!