Ridley Scott Does not think god created us

IRaptus- It is tough to argue against Dawkins. I would throw Christopher Hicthens in the mix too.

Just a couple Hitchens tidbits:

What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence.

Human decency is not derived from religion. It precedes it.

Something Real What if there is nothing special about us? Is it possible that we just perceive ourselves that way? If we are special, how is it decided what is not so special? I don't expect an answer since the question is rhetorical.

Actually, its really easy to argue against Dawkins, Hitchens, Dennett and Harris. Not on their critiques of religion, but in short, they make very poor historians and philosophers. Its odd too since Dennett in the only trained philosopher in the group.

A good friend of mine is a pretty big fan of Hitchens and out of The New Atheists he has certainly entertained me and certainly was a sharp guy. I appreciated how he asked questions in earnest.

BZ

Blackwinter-witch:

Thank you, you are too kind.

Dinner with Nietzsche? You are much braver than I! He is really fascinating but I am not sure I want to live in a society filled with or have the "ubermensch" ruling over us/me.

Yes, I assumed when you brought up materialism it was in the modern sense of the word. 

Hope you feel better soon and see you on the forum :-)

BZ

Bubba Zanetti Well in Alien Covenant David does not read any of Nietzsche's poems but he listens to Richard Wagner :-)

joylitt- Its always a German...ALWAYS! :-)

Yeah, that is an interesting connection in itself. Pretty sure someone has posted up about Wagner and his operas that look at evil. Then you have Hitler's fascination with Wagner and tying his art into the Third Reich.

More of those nice connections Scott gives us to nerd over.

BZ