Rationality Category

Dec 18, 2008 List of books for atheists, agnostics and free-thinkers

List of books for atheists, agnostics and free-thinkers Here is a collection of nonfiction books I find interesting as an atheist and I suspect will also be appreciated by other non-believers. I have not yet read all of these, but I plan to read every last one - time permitting. I will update the list as I come across more books that I feel should be included.

Dec 12, 2008 A day in the life of God

A day in the life of God Ever wonder what God does all day?

Nov 25, 2008 Sam Harris lecture on religious faith (Nov 2005)

Sam Harris lecture on religious faith (Nov 2005) This is an excellent speech by Sam Harris where he discusses problems of religious faith. This lecture was given at the New York Society for Ethical Culture on Nov 16, 2005; aired on C-Span2's "Book TV."

Nov 18, 2008 Opening statement at atheism vs religion debate by Christopher Hitchens

Opening statement at atheism vs religion debate by Christopher Hitchens This is the brilliant opening statement that Christopher Hitchens gave in a religion vs. atheism debate with Alister McGrath on October 11, 2007.

Nov 15, 2008 Richard Dawkins on aliens, God and the complexity of life

Richard Dawkins on aliens, God and the complexity of life Interview with Richard Dawkins at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Monday, August 11, 2008. Dawkins discusses being accused of believing in "little green men," the possibility of life on other planets and the probability of God. Conducted by Paula Kirby.

Nov 15, 2008 Documentary: The Most Hated Family in America by Louis Theroux

Documentary: The Most Hated Family in America by Louis Theroux In continuation of my last post, Keith Allen visits the Westborough Baptist Church, here is another documentary done on the Westborough Baptist Church. This one is by Louis Theroux; it is titled The Most Hated Family in America.

Nov 15, 2008 Documentary: Keith Allen visits the Westborough Baptist Church

Documentary: Keith Allen visits the Westborough Baptist Church The followers in the Westborough Baptist Church have carved themselves out to be the very worst example of what true Bible worship brings fourth. Even some of the most fundamental Christians despise this group of bigots - but the truth is, these people follow the bible more faithfully than any other denomination or church of Christianity! Christians who oppose the actions of the Westborough Baptist Church are essentially hypocrites (however, despite the negative connotation, I would rather them be hypocrites than super-zealots).

Nov 13, 2008 What's the difference between creationists and the mentally disabled?

What\'s the difference between creationists and the mentally disabled? Here is another tasteless production. What is the difference between a creationist and a mentally disabled person? One of them cannot help being retarded. I apologize to the mentally handicapped for associating them with those creationists.

Nov 12, 2008 Dawkins lectures on the difference of religious faith and science

Dawkins lectures on the difference of religious faith and science Here is an excerpt of one of Richard Dawkins' lectures where he uses two powerful anecdotes to very clearly show the contrast in the faith and doubt in science and the unwavering faith in religion.

Nov 11, 2008 Documentary: Who wrote the bible?

Documentary: Who wrote the bible? A documentary looking at how the Bible came into being, and what Scholars think of the provenance of the Bible. Duration: 1:40:29

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