September 28, 2011 on Russia Today
Professor Richard Dawkins, British ethologist, evolutionary biologist and author-his latest is "The Magic of Reality: How We Know What's Really True" joins Thom Hartmann for Conversations w/ Great Minds.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Conversations with Great Minds - Richard Dawkins
September 28, 2011 on Russia Today
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Fox News: Do The Crime, Pray The Time?
September 28, 2011 on Fox News
Authorities say non-violent offenders in Bay Minette, Ala. now have a new choice: Go to jail, or go to church every Sunday for a year.
WKRG-TV reports that Operation Restore Our Community begins next week.
The city judge will let misdemeanor offenders choose to work off their sentences in jail and pay a fine; or go to church every Sunday for a year.
If offenders select church, they will be allowed to pick the place of worship but must check in weekly with the pastor and the police department.
If the one-year church attendance program is completed successfully, the offender's case will be dismissed.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Saudi Woman Driver To Be Lashed
September 27, 2011 on Al-Jazeera English
Amnesty International says a court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a woman to 10 lashes for challenging a ban on women driving in the conservative kingdom.
The sentence comes two days after Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud announced women would be allowed to vote and run in municipal elections for the first time in 2015.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Heckler Interrupts Obama Fundraiser
September 26, 2011 on AP
A heckler shouting about Jesus Christ interrupted President Barack Obama at a fundraiser before security dragged him out. As he was taken out the man called out that Obama is an antichrist.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Women in Saudi Arabia to Vote and Run in Elections
September 26, 2011 on Al-Jazeera English
From BBC News:
Women in Saudi Arabia are to be given the right to vote and run in future municipal elections, King Abdullah has announced.
He said they would also have the right to be appointed to the consultative Shura Council.
The move was welcomed by activists who have called for greater rights for women in the kingdom, which enforces a strict version of Sunni Islamic law.
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Friday, September 23, 2011
Sunday Night - Inside Australia's Chilling New Cult (AJ Miller)
September 18, 2011 on Channel 7 (Australia)
In a 10 month investigation, Sunday Night infiltrates one of the world's most worrying new cults. But most chilling, this cult is Australian, spreading and described as worse than WACO. We go inside the cult's headquarters to meet the leaders and their followers who claim their lives have been changed forever.(Thanks Karsten)
Pat Robertson: Divorce OK if Spouse Has Alzheimer's
September 13, 2011 on the Christian Broadcasting Network
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Christopher Hitchens vs. Barry Brummett
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Debate between renowned journalist and author Christopher Hitchens and Dr. Barry Brummett (Chair, Department of Communication Studies, University of Texas at Austin) on the resolution "Religion has been a positive force in culture," June 4, 2011. Organized by the Department of English Language and Literature, University of Waterloo, as part of the Literature, Rhetoric, and Values Conference, 3-5 June 2011.
Moderated by Jian Ghomeshi, an award-winning broadcaster, writer, musician and producer. He is the host and co-creator of the national daily talk program, Q, on CBC Radio One and CBC TV. Since its inception in 2007, Q has garnered the largest audience of any cultural affairs program in Canada and has become the highest-rated show in its morning time slot in CBC history.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Christopher Hitchens on the Consequences of Religious Tradition
Complete video at Fora TV
In this highlight from May 2007, author and atheist Christopher Hitchens notes an increasing audience for "resistance to clerical bullying." He cites examples of society's widespread frustration with outdated religious traditions and champions the perseverance of scientific thought.
Dawkins's New Children's Book: The Magic of Reality
The Magic of Realityis released in hardback and audio editions on 15th September 2011. It will also be available as a stunning iPad App.
What are things made of?
What is the sun?
Why do bad things happen?
Throughout history people all over the world have invented stories to answer profound questions such as these. Have you heard the tale of how the sun hatched out of an emu's egg? Or what about the great catfish that carries the world on its back? These fantastical myths are fun -- but what is the real answer to such questions?
The Magic of Reality presents the real story of the world around us, taking us on an enthralling journey through scientific reality, and showing that it has an awe-inspiring beauty and thrilling magic which far exceed those of the ancient myths.
We encounter rainbows, our genetic ancestors, tsunamis, shooting stars, plants, animals, and an intriguing cast of characters in this extraordinary scientific voyage of discovery.
Richard Dawkins and Dave McKean have created a dazzling celebration of our planet that will inspire and amaze readers of all ages, and will entertain and inform for years to come.
Friday, September 9, 2011
The Pitch: Banning All Religion - The Gruen Transfer
Two ad companies make the case that banning religion is a good idea on ABC TV's 'The Gruen Transfer'.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Lee Cronin: Making Matter Come Alive - TED2011
Filmed Jul 2011; Posted Sep 2011 on TED:
Before life existed on Earth, there was just matter, inorganic dead "stuff." How improbable is it that life arose? And -- could it use a different type of chemistry? Using an elegant definition of life (anything that can evolve), chemist Lee Cronin is exploring this question by attempting to create a fully inorganic cell using a "Lego kit" of inorganic molecules -- no carbon -- that can assemble, replicate and compete.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The Way of the Mister, Vol. 1: Reparative Therapy
by Mr. Deity
Reporter, David Steel, investigates a new and growing branch of the "reparative therapy" movement.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Atheists and Sex Offenders
by The Thinking Atheist
Yeah...he's a nobody, but Florida "pastor" Michael Stahl has provided a great excuse to remind others just how many atheists and free-thinkers affect our lives and cultures every day. Stahl has suggested that known atheists be categorized on a list he called "The Christian National Registry of Atheists." Imagine what kind of names, past and present, such a list would provide.
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