1. Reading of The God Delusion in Lynchburg, VA

Comment #50480 by Graeme UK on June 18, 2007 at 11:42 am

Hey,

Just watched the video and felt moved to join and comment on the greatest living Brit. He is clearly giving hope to the the huge number of subjugated atheists around the world, me included, who for one reason or another have not spoken out about the nonsense of religion.

If I might suggest a parellel or two: Emmeline Pankhurst spoke out for women's rights, in a male-dominated society resistant to her views. Hindsight has proved that she was justified in her actions, starting a movement that has changed many countries. Martin Luther King Jr spoke out for black rights in a white-dominated society resistant to his views. Hindsight has proved that he was right to do so, starting a movement that has changed many countries.

Richard Dawkins dares to speak what so many hope for, yet the religion-dominated society in which we find ourselves is resistant to his words. I am not one for passionate zeal and overestimation, but if I had to throw my lot in with one leader, a voice for all who are touched by his words, then I would be proud to stand with Richard Dawkins.

The good-natured humility with which he deals with the belittling criticism from those who manipulate his words and attack his character is an example to us all. I for one am in agreement with several posts on this thread, that the way to counter against religious domination is to show the indoctrinated that we free thinkers, we atheists, are good, moral and happy people. We will win the 'war' by showing the virtues of goodness and humanity, and belief in one another.

Dawkins is giving hope and showing the way. Lead on!