1. Jesus and Mo: Dummy

Comment #30318 by A_Hamilton7 on April 7, 2007 at 2:26 pm

Comment #30223 by serrano on April 7, 2007 at 8:28 am

Oh, "dummy" is "pacifier" in American-talk. I did not know that. I was thinking dummy was used in the sense of "ventriloquist's dummy," which confused me thoroughly.

I am laughing at myself now. I thought the same thing, and found it to be quite disturbing.

2. The Most Hated Family in America

Comment #29606 by A_Hamilton7 on April 3, 2007 at 2:49 pm

This group is nearly beyond my comprehension as a human. Sadly, I have heard of them before, partially because the state I live in (Iowa) passed a law blocking protests within 500 feet of a funeral, primarily because of this group.

3. The God Debate

Comment #29148 by A_Hamilton7 on April 1, 2007 at 10:06 pm

@roach (comment #29075)

But I think these debates (just like the books) address a broad spectrum of people who can and do change their minds as a result... Perhaps that's overly optimistic.

I can tell you from personal experience that it is not overly optimistic, that is exactly how I recently became an atheist.

After being raised as Catholic, and after being somewhat uncomfortable with my religion, I only recently began to really think about it. After reading a debate between Sam Harris and a religious person, I began seeking out more information. I soon found videos of Professor Dawkins giving rational arguments for atheism, and I was convinced. I am nearly done with The God Delusion now, and it is refreshing to finally be on rational ground.