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A wonderful example of an attitude that produces cognitive dissonance, the psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Mormon missionaries knock on a Christian's door...

I opened the front door to greet the two young smartly-dressed gentlemen. They introduced themselves as missionaries from the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (a.k.a. the Mormons). Interacting with Mormon missionaries is a rare treat for me. I’m

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Atheism/Theism

Not presented as an appeal to authority, rather sharing what some thoughtful academics think about the concept of god.

Speakers in order of appearance:


1. Lawrence Krauss, World-Renowned Physicist
2. Robert Coleman Richardson, Nobel Laureate in Physics
3. Richard Feynman, World-Renowned Physicist, Nobel Laureate in Physics
4. Simon Blackburn, Cambridge Professor of Philosophy
5. Colin Blakemore, World-Renowned ...

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Atheism/Theism

Perhaps the most pernicious religious belief. It’s the initial assumption from which all the rest of religious belief flows.


The attitude assumes the outcome of the quest to learn and wonder. “No matter what, the answer is going to be God”. I see no need to presume an end-game, it’s the journey that’s important. It’s OK to say “I don’t know”. Beliefs are rest-stops along the way, they shouldn’t be used as permanent residences for the mind. All knowledge is inadequate, but religious ...

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From me and Robert Ingersoll:

If I had the power to produce exactly what I want for next Christmas, I would have all the kings and emperors resign and allow the people to govern themselves.

I would have all the nobility crop their titles and give their lands back to the people.
I would have the Pope throw away his tiara, take off his sacred vestments, and admit that he is not acting for God, is not infallible, and is just an ordinary Italian.

I would

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Atheism/Theism