Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Science and Religion

Current Biology: "According to a study published last year by the University of Minnesota, Americans distrust atheists more than any other minority group, including homosexuals, recent immigrants or Muslims."

YIKES.

But, the Englishman to the rescue of American politics.....

"The Democrats and Republicans may be preparing for battle in next year's presidential election but Richard Dawkins is on a new battle bus promoting atheism. (Photo: www.richarddawkins.net)

Dawkins appeared as one of the stars of the Atheist Alliance convention in Crystal City, Virginia, last month. He admitted that he was a little bit hesitant about being an Englishman talking to Americans and he showed “a certain amount of deference” when asked about US politics. “But I think that this country is so powerful and what goes on politically here is so enormously influential, the rest of the world is entitled to have a say.”

Although religious groups denounce him on websites and radio talk shows, he has not received abuse at public meetings; religious people tended not to turn up — “which in a way is a shame”, he said."

Yeah, basically because even the biggest religious zealots know that they would, as an old friend would say, be ripped a new asshole.

3 comments:

Lever said...

Richard Dawkins' capacity for reasoning cannot be argued with, so yeah, that's why nobody can step up to the plate and reverts to long-distance mud-slinging where they can hide behind the parapets. I'd like to see his views on the ontological arguement which, ironically, by its very own definition is a crock of sh1t.

And I love the venue for the meeting of the Rebel Alliance... Crystal City... very Wizard of Oz ;)

ergo said...

This I believe. Meanwhile a friend of mine from Ireland said that Jediism is a growing religion in the UK. Use the Force, BBFK!

I tagged you for a meme, have to mention it in your comments according to the rules.

BeckyBumbleFuck said...

:D

And Ergo, whatareyatrying to do to me? Make me blog or somethin'?

;)