" Well this is a common criticism – the idea that the atheist is guilty of a literalist reading of Scripture no better than the reading...

 " I view religions as essentially failed sciences. I mean religion was the discourse that we had when all causes in the universe were...

One of the most known personalities in the promotion of atheism and science-based thinking is Sam Harris . I follow him semi-regularly and a...

If you are like me, you tend to ruminate over negative thoughts. Science shows that such thinking only makes your well-being worse. Followin...

This person is an apologist for Islam, a particularly virulent version of religion still awaiting some attenuation from science-based thinki...

On my Facebook page today I had to deal with one of these types of Liberals.  He's gone, and you will also be gone if you can't acce...

My last post essentially was a criticism of someone who I respect and admire, Sam Harris . Although we disagree on the question of the influ...

One of my favorite podcasts is Sam Harris' Waking Up .  I have known for years that he is controversial for some of his conservative vie...

Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher and best-selling author. Before he was recognized for these accomplishments, he spend a gre...

Sam Harris is one of the most thoughtful, educated persons I can think of. Among his long resume, he is known for his personal experience, ...

"Every religious community must interpret its scripture and adjust its traditions to conform to the modern world. Western Christians u...

"Whatever else may be wrong with our world, it remains a fact that some of the most terrifying instances of human conflict and stupidi...