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Why We Believe in Gods: Afterthoughts After a Discussion With Andy Thomson

Tony Sobrado | Posted 19.02.2013 | Home
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Tony Sobrado

The other night I was fortunate enough to talk with Dr. Andy Thomson, Author of the ground breaking Why We Believe in Gods: A Concise Guide to the Sci...

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What is Atheism+ and do we need it?

Tony Sobrado | Posted 03.12.2012 | UK Politics
Read More: Religion, Public Debate, Economics, Gender, Tony Blair, Political Philosophy, Democrats, Theism, Race, European Politics, Political Science, Atheism, Ed Miliband, Republicans, President Obama, Mitt Romney, 2012 Election, UK Politics News
Tony Sobrado

Much has been said in recent weeks following the unveiling of Atheism+, a form of social idealism enshrined in the philosophical precept of Atheism with its claws firmly wrapped around political philosophy. It is this uneasy marriage of the philosophy of Atheism with the apparent political philosophy of Atheism that has so far been met with appreciation but also bemusement and perplexity by both fellow Atheists and those engaged in mainstream politics.

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Believers Should Be Glad That Proofs for God Don't Work

Mark Vernon | Posted 23.06.2012 | UK
Read More: Intelligent Design, Atheism, God, Faith, Belief, Theism, Proof of God, UK News
Mark Vernon

The so-called proofs for the existence of God are widely thought to fail.

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To Whom, or What, Are You Grateful When You Say Thank You?

Mark Vernon | Posted 07.06.2012 | Home
Read More: Theology, Easter, Atheism, God, Creation, Theism, Gratitude, Home News
Mark Vernon

I remember once hearing an atheist describe how they were 'grateful that an indifferent universe conspired to give me life.' I knew what he meant. But it raises a big question: grateful to what or whom?

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If You Can't Do Doubt, You Can't Do God

Mark Vernon | Posted 28.05.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Read More: Fundamentalism, Religion, Uncertainty, Atheism, Doubt, Theism, Christianity, Faith, Agnosticism, UK Lifestyle News
Mark Vernon

One day, a philosopher was asked to define religion. His answer needed to be definitive, precise - the kind of formula that would satisfy lawyers, or the atheists of his day who sought a clear target at which to aim their critique.

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