1. Science and Religion BOTH make faith claims

Comment #208709 by DrAlbertHofmann on July 11, 2008 at 7:00 am

Science does not, but scientism, or naturalism or physicalism seem to. That is that everything that exists is material including consciousness. That position is not scientific. It is a belief.

2. Why do atheists care about what others believe when it doesn't affect atheists?

Comment #208701 by DrAlbertHofmann on July 11, 2008 at 6:52 am

It's the question that drives us Neo. It's the question that brought you here. You know the question, just as I did.

3. A universe that follows 'laws' implies a 'law giver'

Comment #208697 by DrAlbertHofmann on July 11, 2008 at 6:50 am

It is not a symantics game. Call them what you want - laws, constants, parameters, whatever...the question is still valid.

4. Most religious people are moderate, and don't hurt anybody

Comment #208695 by DrAlbertHofmann on July 11, 2008 at 6:46 am

Saying that moderates cause (or enable) extremism is like saying liberals cause (or enable) communism.