April 29, 2006

Sam Harris on the Colbert Report, Tuesday April 25


This was a pretty good interview. When Harris managed to speak he made good points. I particularly appreciated his reference to the Vatican's "genocidal stupidity".

Of course Colbert's ignorant, loud-mouthed tirade stood in sharp contrast to Harris' insights, but, as I'm sure much of middle America is unaware of, Colbert's stance is satirical and designed to make that position appear stupid. Not that it needs any help.

You can watch the whole interview HERE courtesy of the good citizens at onegoodmove

posted by Defiant Atheist at Saturday, April 29, 2006 3 comments

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

We're reading and discussing "The End of Faith" during 2nd quarter of 2006 on BookTalk.org. Stop by and get involved if you're interested. We might invite Sam Harris for a live chat, depending on how the remainder of this discussion period unfolds.

May 02, 2006  
Blogger Defiant Atheist said...

Thanks for the heads up and the invite. I definately will look into it. The End of Faith was a good book, and Sam Harris makes a lot of sense.

Thanks again.

May 02, 2006  
Blogger Defiant Atheist said...

I fully understand that not all Midwesterners are ignorant. Notice how, in the post in question, I said "much of middle America". In any region there will be people in the minority (even a significant minority), that should go without saying.

In fact, my sympathies go out to those relatively few reasonable citizens in Red America (udonman included, I'm sure). I can only hope that their descendants continue their good habits, though I am not optimistic.

I am not ashamed or regretful of perpetuating this stereotype. Red America is an obstinate anchor that is burdening and drowning the rest of the country. I am a proud secessionist and, as far as I'm concerned, it's in our best interest if the nation remains polarized.

Udonman, you should definately pick up "the End of Faith". It is a good read, though the last chapter, on meditation, is a bit technical. Also, don't take offense to my generalities. I may type in absolutes, since doing otherwise would take forever, but I definately know that their are very few legitamate absolutes.

Case in point "Atheist Revolution" is great blog, written by a gentleman from Mississippi. Here's the URL: http://atheistrevolution.blogspot.com/

May 21, 2006  

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April 17, 2006

.... And Then There's This Asshole! pt. 1


In response to my post on V for Vendetta Lan Whu writes:
Wow. You're defined by your disbelief in God. A life wasted. Good job on liking V for Vendetta.

I figure this perspective is widely held by Theists about any Atheists with the balls to discuss their beliefs, so I'll reiterate my response to Mr./Ms. Whu in a separate post just to clarify things:

Fascinating conclusion on someone that you don't even know. You read a blog and think you know the intimate details of its author's life; pretty small minded, I'd say, but I'm not surprised.

Contrarily, there are people that allow their entire lives to revolve around an ancient superstition and the imaginary friend that springs from it. Billions of wasted lives.

It is my prerogative to vent my sadness and frustration at my species, whose potential for greatness is unbound yet unrealized because of this antiquated and pointless distraction.

My life is defined by my ambition, my accomplishments and my family. Far preferable to the ignorant and mad perspective of the multitude of fanatics. I am thoroughly happy and fulfilled and have no concern with the negative opinion of a silly prick that fancies himself "Conan the Republican."

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