I appreciate all the posts here. We're all very different. I, personally, wish for an atheist group in my area - I would like to feel the freedom to be myself and discuss things face-to-face without fear of retribution. I have heard that there are some. I'm still hunting.
I'm also learning alot re: people's opinions of various authors. Dawkins isn't exactly revered, Penn Jillette - - well, he comes across as a little pompous and extra snarky to me, too. My bet is that few would agree on an author who stands above the rest. As Atheists we have learned to fear "worship" in any form, haven't we?
But I give even Jillette respect. After all, he's putting himself out there. I wish I had the guts - and the inspiration - to add a book to the Atheist body of literature! We need all the rational voices we can get.
It would be nice if there was more Atheist comedy in print - anyone know of a good FUNNY book to suggest?
I'm also learning alot re: people's opinions of various authors. Dawkins isn't exactly revered, Penn Jillette - - well, he comes across as a little pompous and extra snarky to me, too. My bet is that few would agree on an author who stands above the rest. As Atheists we have learned to fear "worship" in any form, haven't we?
But I give even Jillette respect. After all, he's putting himself out there. I wish I had the guts - and the inspiration - to add a book to the Atheist body of literature! We need all the rational voices we can get.
It would be nice if there was more Atheist comedy in print - anyone know of a good FUNNY book to suggest?
"The family that prays together...is brainwashing their children."- Albert Einstein
