Sam Harris: Science can answer moral questions

Questions of good and evil, right and wrong are commonly thought unanswerable by science. But Sam Harris argues that science can — and should — be an authority on moral issues, shaping human values and setting out what constitutes a good life.

Adored by secularists, feared by the pious, Sam Harris’ best-selling books argue that religion is ruinous and, worse, stupid — and that questioning religious faith might just save civilization

Update on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 22:01 by mavenandmeddler

Apparently, Harris touched some raw nerves. The comments came pouring in and he answers them.

This atheist doesn't want coal or Bill O'Reilly in her stocking

Updated on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 22:43 by mavenandmeddler

I couldn’t help myself this morning. There was Bill O’Reilly’s column in the Reno Gazette-Journal with the somewhat provocative headline: Have Yourself A Godless Little Christmas. Could it be? Has Bill discovered rational thinking and joined us in the ranks of atheists and secular humanists?

Oh, no. He’s instead all in a huff since it’s obvious that the atheists are intent on spoiling christmas for both Tiny Tim and Bill himself. He refers to us as ‘the coal in the stocking crowd’.

Count me surprised by this momentous news.

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