Tag Archives: closed-mindedness

The Argument is Out of Date

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Michael

There is yet another problem with Adam Something’s laughable attempt to explain/justify why Academia has become a Far Left Echo Chamber.  His argument has become outdated.  Recall that Something claims academia is an environment that is built around Open-mindedness, Rationality, … Continue reading →

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Understanding Why New Atheists Rely On Ridicule

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Michael

As we have seen, ridicule and mockery of the religious are key components of the New Atheist Movement. According to John Loftus, “It’s not just the so-called “new atheists” like Richard Dawkins, Bill Maher, and PZ Myers who advocate ridicule. … Continue reading →

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“There is no God!” – A Common Atheist Belief

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Michael

In the previous posting, I showed that atheist activist leaders subscribe to the belief that “there are no gods.”  That is, their atheism is not a lack of god belief.  Their atheism is a belief that God does not exist.  … Continue reading →

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Open and Closed-Mindedness

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Michael

Originally posted on July 15, 2012 It looks as if a previous entry about atheism and closed-mindedness has caught the attention from one of the FTBers.  Someone with the name Digital Cuttlefish wrote:  I meant to post a comment (not my … Continue reading →

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More Evidence of Richard Dawkins’ Closed Mind

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Michael

All religious beliefs are stupid. But mostly harmless unless their followers take those beliefs seriously. Or, worse, act on them. — Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins) December 18, 2015 Notice ALL religious beliefs are stupid.  Critical thinking tells me that when you … Continue reading →

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Understanding Why New Atheists Use Ridicule

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Michael

As we have seen, ridicule and mockery of the religious are key components of the New Atheist Movement. According to John Loftus, “It’s not just the so-called “new atheists” like Richard Dawkins, Bill Maher, and PZ Myers who advocate ridicule. … Continue reading →

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Atheists Who Believe Atheism is Knowledge

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Michael

For decades we have been told that an atheist is someone who simply lacks God-belief. That is, an atheist is one who merely observes there is no evidence for God and thus belief in God is not intellectually justified. This … Continue reading →

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New Atheist Rants Against Religion as a Dragon

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Michael

Over at Quora, someone has recently submitted my essay, “New Atheism as an Embarrassment to Atheists” and asked, “Does The New Atheist movement embarass some atheists?” So far, one atheist has replied. Let’s have a look:

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Louise Antony: A Case Study of Doxastic Closure

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Michael

Louise Antony is a professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the editor of the essay collection “Philosophers Without Gods: Meditations on Atheism and the Secular Life.” She was recently interviewed by Gary Gutting for the … Continue reading →

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Sam Harris Just Won’t Admit He is Closed-Minded

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Michael

Sam Harris is a man who is obsessed with maintaining his public image. Thus, it is no surprise to see him lashing out (in his typical low key manner) at psychologist Jonathan Haidt for drawing attention to Harris’s closed-mind. Harris … Continue reading →

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