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The New Naysayers

In the midst of religious revival, three scholars argue that atheism is smarter.

By Jerry Adler

Newsweek

Sept. 11, 2006 issue - Americans answered the atrocities of September 11, overwhelmingly, with faith. Attacked in the name of God, they turned to God for comfort; in the week after the attacks, nearly 70 percent said they were praying more than usual. Confronted... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (misterpessimistic) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3469 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 08:32:13 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3475/t/Appendix-A-The-New-Replicators.html feeds@yuku.com (MadArchitect) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3475 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:21:23 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3466/t/But-will-anyone-buy-it-.html
Personally, I'd say that Dennett has put a lot of effort into inviting, cajoling, and... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (MadArchitect) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3466 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 18:25:57 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3476/t/Back-on-track-soon.html
Who is reading this? Who will be posting? No commitment...just a feeler...


Mr. P.

Mr. P's place. I warned you!!!

The one thing of which I am... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (misterpessimistic) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3476 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 10:24:29 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3478/t/About-the-Author-Daniel-Dennett.html

About the Author: Daniel Dennett

Let's learn a little about the author. Anyone that finds information about Daniel Dennett is encouraged to share it right here in this thread. (Bios, reviews, interviews, etc...) ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3478 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 01:03:36 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3477/t/WANTED-1-or-2-discussion-leaders-for-this-book.html

WANTED: 1 or 2 discussion leaders for this book

As usual we are asking one or two members to step up and assume the role of discussion leader for this book. Being a discussion leader doesn't require a great deal of time or energy. All you need to do is make an honest effort to keep the conversation flowing. You can do this by asking... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3477 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 01:01:07 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3468/t/Ch-1-Breaking-Which-Spell.html

Ch. 1 - Breaking Which Spell

Please use this thread for discussing Chapter 1. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3468 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:56:04 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3472/t/Ch-2-Some-Questions-About-Science.html

Ch. 2 - Some Questions About Science

Talk about Chapter 2 here or create your own threads.

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Ch. 3 - Why Good Things Happen

What could this chapter be about? Odd chapter names. Maybe it is really asking, "Why Good Things Happen to Bad People." This is a question worth discussing. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3464 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:53:38 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3461/t/Ch-4-The-Roots-of-Religion.html

Ch. 4 - The Roots of Religion

Please use this thread for talking about Chapter 4. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3461 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:51:41 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3465/t/Ch-5-Religion-the-Early-Days.html

Ch. 5 - Religion, the Early Days

Talk about Chapter 5 in this thread. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3465 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:49:57 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3462/t/Ch-6-The-Evolution-of-Stewardship.html

Ch. 6 - The Evolution of Stewardship

This thread is for discussing the evolution of the profession of flight attendents...I think. So discuss that here or start your own threads. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3462 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:48:57 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3470/t/Ch-7-The-Invention-of-Team-Spirit.html

Ch. 7 - The Invention of Team Spirit

Be a team player and post about Chapter 7 in this thread. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3470 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:46:45 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3473/t/Ch-8-Belief-in-Belief.html

Ch. 8 - Belief in Belief

Use this thread for discussing Chapter 8...or don't. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3473 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:45:21 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3471/t/Ch-9-Toward-a-Buyer-s-Guide-to-Religions.html

Ch. 9 - Toward a Buyer's Guide to Religions

Please use this thread for discussing Chapter 9. Or create your own threads if you like. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3471 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:43:01 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3463/t/Ch-10-Morality-and-Religion.html

Ch. 10 - Morality and Religion

You can post about Chapter 10 in this thread or create your own threads. The choice is yours. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3463 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:41:35 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3467/t/Ch-11-Now-What-Do-We-Do-.html

Ch. 11 - Now What Do We Do?

You may use this thread to discuss the chapter or you can create your own threads however you see fit. These chapter threads are simply a helpful structure for those that appreciate such things. feeds@yuku.com (Chris OConnor) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3467 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:40:23 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3479/t/Some-controversy-and-a-quot-review-quot-of-the-book-.html Controversy over book review.

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Wieseltier objects to Dennett's "meme's eye view" analysis as "scientism", claiming that "Dennett lives in a world in which you must believe in the grossest biologism or in the grossest... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (misterpessimistic) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3479 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:10:07 GMT http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3474/t/So-who-s-reading-this-book-and-participating-in-discussion-.html
Monty Vonn ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Meme Wars) http://booktalk.yuku.com/topic/3474 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:17:37 GMT