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[Viva_La_Revolution]

Science vs. Religion.

Very cool.


The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason
Sam Harris
direct video link - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0106/btv010706_4.ram

Sam Harris talks about his book, "The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason," at the New York Society for Ethical Culture in New York City. Mr. Harris argues that religion plays a major role in the increasingly dangerous world we find ourselves in today. He says religion has a negative influence in both the United States and across the Muslim world and says that for peace to exist, reason must replace faith as the driving force in society. Mr. Harris takes questions from the audience following his remarks.

Sam Harris is currently completing a doctorate in neuroscience to research the neural foundation for belief. "The End of Faith" is his first book.

[Ksec]

1. I saw him.

Hes impressive and he makes so much sense. Recommended

[Viva_La_Revolution]

2. previous thread here - I realize now it's the one we saw in December

worth watching again...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=5627413

[jonnyblitz]

3. I watch this every time it's on!

I love this guy. :thumbsup:

[morgan2]

4. everything I thought about for those few years growing up

when my parents used to make me go to church on Sunday. I just don't get why everyone hasn't come to the same conclusion.

[oscarguy]

5. Glad to hear someone has the guts to stand up against this religious..

madness. It is long past the time that those of us who believe in humanistic, non-religious values stood our ground. ...Oscar

[Hatalles]

6. I am wary of anyone who interprets religion the same way as...

... Pat Robertson or Osama Bin Laden.

I'm also wary of anyone who succumbs to a black-white, clash of civilizations, religion=bad/non-religion=good dichotomy.

[ladjf]

7. Have you read his book?