"Non-fundamentalist (i.e., moderate) religion is accused of making it
easier for fundamentalist religion to survive. How? Because, as Dawkins
notes, religion (both moderate and fundamentalist) promotes faith. Faith
limits discourse, restricts the sort of questions that can be asked,
and thus fosters delusion. By teaching their children that strong faith
is virtuous, especially when one's faith is tested and manages to
survive, believers strengthen all religion - not merely the moderate
type."
This article presents a possible solution to the above dilemma. Is it plausible?
Moderate Religion: Culpability and Possibility
Human knowledge has progressed exponentially since the dawn of modern science. It is no longer reasonable to accept claims without sufficient objective evidence. The harm from religion, alternatives to medicine, conservatism, and all other false beliefs will be exposed on this blog by reporting the findings of science. This blog will also reinforce what should be the basics of education: History, Civics, Financial Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical/Science Based Thinking.
Showing posts with label Moderate Religion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Moderate Religion. Show all posts
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Friday, February 26, 2016
Why Even "Moderate" Religion Is Harmful
If you are a "moderate" Christian, or other "moderate" theist, I
encourage you to read these articles on the problems with your type of
faith, and to consider that "moderate" religion gives cover to the
extremists and facilitates the dangerous idea that "faith is a virtue":
http://bishnature.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/why-i-think-even-moderate-religion-is-wrong-harmful-and-unnecessary-and-an-alternative-approach-to-life/
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/crossexamined/2013/07/religion-billions-into-a-black-hole-2/
http://www.atheistrev.com/2007/04/moderate-religion-culpability-and.html?utm_content=buffer8fe29&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
http://bishnature.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/why-i-think-even-moderate-religion-is-wrong-harmful-and-unnecessary-and-an-alternative-approach-to-life/
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/crossexamined/2013/07/religion-billions-into-a-black-hole-2/
http://www.atheistrev.com/2007/04/moderate-religion-culpability-and.html?utm_content=buffer8fe29&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
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