Many seem to think free speech was upheld in this episode. They are missing the point. Free speech is a major loser. There will be long term repercussions. Here’s why.
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I am an American, although I have lived in Asia for more than 20 years. I was born into a Christian family, but could never quite believe, although I gave it a good try. My Grandmother used to good naturedly call me a "heathen," and how right she was. I came out as a non-believer to family and friends when I went to college. I enjoy reading about comparative mythology.
Many seem to think free speech was upheld in this episode. They are missing the point. Free speech is a major loser. There will be long term repercussions. Here’s why.
New atheists might want to study philosophy to understand that what they believe in terms of right and wrong or good and evil are not objective.
“I’ll pray for you” is a well-intentioned but fatuous comment. These are the things that would happen if prayer were true
Religion points at science and says “you can’t explain that so God must have done it!” But there are many things religion can’t explain about itself.
Once upon a time, there was an American children’s TV show that taught kids to question authority and the existence of the supernatural.
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