March 30, 2007

"The Universe Doesn't Owe Us An Explanation" -- by Steve Nadis

I've heard about Richard Dawkins for a long time but had never actually heard him speak until a couple of days ago when he was interviewed by Terri Gross on "Fresh Air." The author of, most recently, "The God Delusion," Dawkins makes a very compelling case and I wouldn't want to debate him. Fortunately, we seem to agree so I don't have to debate him. I can, instead, let Richard do the talking for me on matters related science, religion, and evolution. He said that some religious folks could not handle the idea of a godless universe because it wouldn't make any sense to them. People very much want an explanation, Dawkins says, "but the universe doesn't owe us an explanation," which strikes me as a very astute comment.

Dawkins hosted a TV show in Britain about religion called "The Root of All Evil." He tried to change the title of the show because he doesn't believe religion is the root of all evil. "It's the root of a good deal of evil, as I've explained, but that wouldn't be a great name for TV show."

 

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1 - =:) (Comment this)

Written by: zardoz at 2007/03/31 - 10:12:14
2 - I don't know that symbol but I think I agree... (Comment this)

Written by: Snake at 2007/03/31 - 10:17:00
3 - so when do we C Richard's show State-side? On PBS...like the British comedies? How long did it last? Did it create a "furor" over there like it would in the bible-thumpin' South? (By the way, certain religions, such as certin branches of Christianity are behind very + projects, such as Habitat For Humanity.) (Comment this)

Written by: Marco Polo at 2007/03/31 - 13:48:30
4 - I don't know much about the show but I am curious. I don't think it's still on the air though perhaps it oughta be... (Comment this)

Written by: Snake at 2007/03/31 - 23:57:47
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