RE: Who are your favorite current Atheists?
March 19, 2015 at 4:52 pm
(This post was last modified: March 19, 2015 at 4:54 pm by Delicate.)
(March 19, 2015 at 4:36 pm)FatAndFaithless Wrote: I'm not sure what "hypocritical greed" you're alluding to. They guy sells books and gets paid for lectures and meetings, none of which has any implications on the 'truth' of his arguments (which the article never touches upon, by the way). It's true that many atheists don't like him as a person, or his approach, or his methods, or some of his political or moral ideas on certain subjects, nobody is denying that much at least. When it comes to the discussion of atheism itself, however, I'm not sure where you can point out in his arguments or ideas a place where his "fame and money" have taken precedence over the truth.
That being said, fine, you don't like Richard Dawkins because you think he cares about money more than truth. Anyone else?
Atheism is an attempt to save civilization from the impending disaster of religion. The pursuit of fame and fortune inherently impedes this process.
Imagine a firefighter choosing to pursue fame and fortune instead of putting out fires.
To my mind, that's what it is.
(March 19, 2015 at 4:43 pm)Stimbo Wrote:(March 19, 2015 at 4:22 pm)Delicate Wrote: I just posted a link above. Did you read it?
Yes, we did. You were asked your opinion, not that of some article. Posting links without commentary attracts the attention of the Staff, especially from a newcomer.
I provided my opinion earlier in the thread. The link served as evidence for the justification for my opinion.
(March 19, 2015 at 4:41 pm)Stimbo Wrote:(March 19, 2015 at 4:21 pm)Delicate Wrote: No, because their books are written to entertain, not to teach. As such they are entertainers and moneymakers, much like Christian televangelists.
Well, to quote another popular atheist: "At least you've found a way to feel superior to both, that's the main thing."
As have you, apparently.
