Conservatives have more self-control

[GodisintheTV]

Well, I don't forum much, so clearly I haven't figured out how to properly quote or nuthin. (Oh, the frustration. Fucking hate computers.) But Dawkins' book is a wonderful introduction to atheism (although I'm sure there are many others) and I'm convinced he's right. I've been subjected to lots of philosophy at the hands of my English professors, and indeed much of it is insightful and beautifully written. I give the scientists the upper hand when it comes to being objectively correct, however.

I've basically been an atheist since early childhood, but Dawkins' book is the first I have read on the subject, in addition to plenty of Mormon history. I want to read The Believing Brain next, or maybe some Hitchens.

When it's politically advantageous for him Dawkins claims to be a "Cultural Christian" who loves to sing Christmas Carols. He's an atheist when he's writing and selling books about atheism and he's a Christian when he's campaigning for political office....

He clearly means he doesn't want to force people to stop putting trees in their houses, advent calendars, stuff like that. He's a cultural Christian, in the sense he recognizes religion's role in history and his personal heritage, but of course he doesn't hold the wacky beliefs. Seriously man, it will be a cold day in nonexistent Hell when he sells out and advocates actually believing the myths, let alone panders to believers. You misunderstand!