Thank You, Richard Dawkins

... by being arrogant and uncompromising in his atheism, Dawkins has done a tremendous amount to make the very concept of atheism a respectable part of the public debate, even if you find him personally obnoxious. Evidence: a few years ago, major newsmagazines (prompted in part by the efforts of the Templeton Foundation) were running cover stories with titles like Science Finds God (Newsweek, July 20, 1998). Pure moonshine, of course -- come down where you ... Full Story »

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by Dale Penn - Feb. 15, 2007

The discussion of religious belief is more complete when the atheist perspective is included. Dawkins has moved this cause forward more by his polemic stance than about anyone. Only those who are insecure in their beliefs have anything to fear. Excellent article.

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by Paul-André Raymond - Feb. 14, 2007

An interesting piece on Atheism and how it is received in society. I learned a lot about a topic I knew nothing about. I really enjoyed the writing style.

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by Allen Hill - Feb. 14, 2007
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by Kaizar Campwala - Feb. 14, 2007
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by Henry Wong - Feb. 22, 2007
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by William D. Walsh - Feb. 14, 2007
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by Jim Lang - Feb. 15, 2007

This is a well written opinion piece acknowledging that Richard Dawkins may be obnoxious but thanking him for making discussion of atheism publically acceptable through his in-your-face advocacy.

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by Llia Lawrence - Feb. 14, 2007
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by Gene Ulmer - Feb. 20, 2007
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by Dave Grossman - Feb. 16, 2007

An interestingly well written piece that successfully mixes some very good personal insight with a broader perspective.

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by Harold Henderson - Feb. 14, 2007
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by Christophe Claude - Feb. 16, 2007

As european I learned about how atheism is seen in America, this was new to me, as in Europe atheism is much better accepted. This debate would, at least in France, not take place I think.

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