1. Irreligion: A Mathematician Explains Why the Arguments for God Just Don't Add Up

Comment #109681 by selectedbynature on January 9, 2008 at 1:32 pm

Sounds like another one that's going to end up on my book shelf in the not too distant future! I would really like to see some less intellectually based books, that would get these points across to a wider audience thrown in to the mix as well though. Let's face it, the majority of people that need reaching aren't all university scholars!!

2. Sam Harris debate with Rabbi David Wolpe

Comment #107684 by selectedbynature on January 5, 2008 at 1:31 am

This is another impressive debate by Sam. My admiration for him grows each time I see him debate and read his articles. I can't sway the opinion that he is a bit of a closet hippy which was the impression his books left with me, but none the less he is undoubtedly challenging, enlightening and educating a very large number of people about the biggest scam mankind has ever known.

Dan Dennetts comment from the four horsemen discussion was resonating in my head every time the Rabbi reverted back to the tired old faith argument. The faith card is constantly used to end reasonable discussion and it answers nothing. It is as infantile as poking your tongue out, or the thought that raising your voice makes your argument more credible!