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RE: Are you a disciple?
May 4, 2016 at 6:20 pm
(This post was last modified: May 4, 2016 at 6:21 pm by Alex K.)
I've read the majority of his books and have seen many of his talks, and I think I could pretty much emulate his arguments concerning atheism and give a layman's summary of his stance on evolution. Yet I certainly don't consider myself a desciple.
I naturally voted the last option...
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RE: Are you a disciple?
May 4, 2016 at 6:22 pm
I know of him but not about him. Nothing that I have heard makes me want to learn more.
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RE: Are you a disciple?
May 4, 2016 at 6:25 pm
(May 4, 2016 at 5:57 pm)Faith No More Wrote: I never even knew who Richard Dawkins was until South Park had an episode on him.
I missed that one. Which Season?
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RE: Are you a disciple?
May 4, 2016 at 6:25 pm
Lol Abaris and Alex K, you guys are the best xD
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RE: Are you a disciple?
May 4, 2016 at 7:08 pm
(May 4, 2016 at 5:53 pm)Losty Wrote: Are you a disciple of Richard Dawkins? I honestly don't know much about the guy, so when I was informed that I am indeed a Dawkins worshiper I was surprised to say the least. I never knew being an atheist meant worshipping Dawkins. I guess I'll have to disavow my atheism.
He is a magnificent bastard! I HAVE READ HIS BOOK!
But I am not a disciple, I agree with a lot of what he says and I like how he can present his scientific topics to laypeople like me. I don't, however accept his views unquestioningly and have been quite critical of some of his ideas and positions (he seems to be quite confused about a lot in feminism for example).
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RE: Are you a disciple?
May 4, 2016 at 7:16 pm
I'd been an atheist for decades without knowing of his existence. I've never read any of his books. If atheism needed a spokesmen - it doesn't - I would not want it to be him.
He does occasionally say something funny, I'll give the man that. I also hear he's an accomplished biologist, but I'm not qualified to assess that claim.
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RE: Are you a disciple?
May 4, 2016 at 7:17 pm
P.S. Fuck all polls. In the ass. With an unlubricated cactus.
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RE: Are you a disciple?
May 4, 2016 at 7:19 pm
I chose the 'like' option because I do know some things of him, such as:
Him being a scientist
Him using his clout to highlight the illogic of religion
Having some pithy things to say on a variety of topics
Which are all things I enjoy/can respect.
Beyond that, I'm not really familiar with him. I'm certainly no disciple of him.
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