Hmm ... a prominent UK atheist wants to build a temple to atheism and says he has the design and some financial backers lined up: http://www.smh.com.au/world/dawkins-spurns-the-tenets-of-de-bottons-temple-for-atheists-20120127-1qlk3.html
But what do you do in such a temple? Look in the mirror and sing 'how great thou art'?
Will be a venue from which charity is extended to the needy; andsacrificial giving of time, talents and treasure occur?
Or will it be another tower of Babel shaking a fist at God and waiting to be overthrown or atrophy?
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ye gods!
Have a read of this: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/do-not-feel-afraid-gaia-is-with-us/story-fn6b3v4f-1225980669696?sv=aea42b6d737afb759022a3a2f341cfad
Will the prophets of reason examine and discuss this suspension of reason in the name of deep green environmentalism?
Will the prophets of reason examine and discuss this suspension of reason in the name of deep green environmentalism?
Monday, January 23, 2012
Theism at work
Follow this link to check out what Christian theism led one Sydney couple to do:
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/house-of-hope-20120118-1q62h.html
Hmm ... this story could be written many times over from the last 2000+ years.
Wonder what good works are bred from atheism ... esp from atheism that does not have a faith-heritage lurking somewhere in its past.
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/house-of-hope-20120118-1q62h.html
Hmm ... this story could be written many times over from the last 2000+ years.
Wonder what good works are bred from atheism ... esp from atheism that does not have a faith-heritage lurking somewhere in its past.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Why I signed for the global atheist convention
A Global Atheist Convention is being in Melbourne in April 2012.
You can find details at: http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/
I have signed up to attend despite being a theist and despite it being an expensive weekend when conference fees, air fare and accommodation are thrown in.
Why go?
I'm curious. I know what happens when theists gather, but what do atheists do?
The conference is subtitled 'a celebration of reason'. An abundance of reason's prophets will gather, with a galaxy of speakers including Richard Dawkins and Peter Singer. (Its a great opportunity to hear these people first hand and I look forward to it.)
A theist gathering has talks explaining God's word and songs praising his goodness and deeds.
But what of atheists? To whom do they sing? Whose word do they tell?
I guess I know what they are against. Any form of religious belief but especially theism and most especially Christian theism draws their ire. So I expect talks debunking and ridiculing religion in reason's name.
But what are atheists for and what does it mean to celebrate reason?
Well, I guess that the answers have to wait until later in April.
You can find details at: http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/
I have signed up to attend despite being a theist and despite it being an expensive weekend when conference fees, air fare and accommodation are thrown in.
Why go?
I'm curious. I know what happens when theists gather, but what do atheists do?
The conference is subtitled 'a celebration of reason'. An abundance of reason's prophets will gather, with a galaxy of speakers including Richard Dawkins and Peter Singer. (Its a great opportunity to hear these people first hand and I look forward to it.)
A theist gathering has talks explaining God's word and songs praising his goodness and deeds.
But what of atheists? To whom do they sing? Whose word do they tell?
I guess I know what they are against. Any form of religious belief but especially theism and most especially Christian theism draws their ire. So I expect talks debunking and ridiculing religion in reason's name.
But what are atheists for and what does it mean to celebrate reason?
Well, I guess that the answers have to wait until later in April.
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