Dan Dennett: A secular, scientific rebuttal to Rick Warren
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http://www.ted.com Philosopher Dan Dennett calls for religion -- all religion -- to be taught in schools, so we can understand its nature as a natural phenomenon. Then he takes on The Purpose-Driven Life, disputing its claim that, to be moral, one must deny evolution. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the ... Read more
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- -: Dan Dennett: A secular, scientific rebuttal to Rick Warren
January 16, 2007 (over 17 years ago)http://www.ted.com Philosopher Dan Dennett calls for religion -- all religion -- to be taught in schools, so we can understand its nature as a natural phenomenon. Then he takes on The Purpose-Driven Life, disputing its claim that, to be moral, one must deny evolution. TEDTalks is a daily video po...
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- -: Dan Dennett: Ants, terrorism, and the awesome power of memes
July 3, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)http://www.ted.com Starting with the simple tale of an ant, philosopher Dan Dennett unleashes a devastating salvo of ideas, making a powerful case for the existence of memes -- concepts that are literally alive. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED C...
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- -: Intelligent Design an Immoral Argument? - Daniel Dennett and John Haught
December 15, 2009 (over 14 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/11/17/Great_Issues_Forum_What_Is_Religion Philosopher Daniel Dennett argues that it is immoral for pastors to teach intelligent design. Theologian John Haught criticizes Dennett's language but expresses agreement with his position, identifying creationism a...
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- -: Christopher Hitchens on the Consequences of Religious Tradition
August 24, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2007/05/10/Christopher_Hitchens_at_Politics_and_Prose 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 He cites examples of society's widespread frustration with outdated...
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