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Gary Berg-Cross replied to Reality Activist's discussion 'Activities in Md.' in the group Maryland Atheists
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John Shook will speak Saturday, Jan. 7th, 2012 at the Wheaton Regional Library on "The Psychology of Religion, the Sociology of Theology, and the Humanist Strategic…"
Gary Berg-Cross commented on Nikola's Mom's group 'Maryland Atheists'
"MD Atheists may be interested to know that John Shook will speak Saturday, Jan. 7th, 2012 at the Wheaton Regional Library on "The Psychology of Religion, the Sociology of Theology, and the Humanist Strategic Response"
This is a free talk…"
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Tom Flynn- free talk ("The Trouble with Christmas") Saturday, Nov 5th 2 pm at Wheaton Library
Less than a week till Tom Flynn's, Council for Secular Humanism, talk on "The Trouble with Christmas". It's free and open at all as part of the monthly MDC meeting at Wheaton Library (2 pm to 4) on GA ave in Wheaton.In “The Trouble with Christmas” Flynn will examine where our most treasured holiday traditions came from – from the Christ Child to Santa Claus, from the wassail bowl to the tannenbaum – and ask whether there’s still time to send them back. Tom"s talks are information-filled and…See More
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Charles Bradlaugh -19th Century Freethinker and Activist
Charles Bradlaugh (1833 – 1891) was one of Britain (and the 19th century’s) leading atheist and secular voices. He also practiced law and tried a hand at politics. Bradlaugh was, like Robert Ingersol, famous in his time, but is less known now. Below is part of what wrote about him on the Secular Perspectives blog http://secularhumanist.blogspot.com/search/label/Charles%20Bradlaugh. From this era I especially…See More
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"Published a blog on categorical errors in reasonsing such as arguing about abortion and rights of the unborn. See http://ning.it/lhT97C"
Gary Berg-Cross commented on Keith G.'s blog post 'Michele Bachmann'
"Edd Doerr discusses Muchelle Bachmann as a fundamentalist zealot on a Secular Perspectives blog at http://secularhumanist.blogspot.com/2011/06/michele-bachmann.html. Among other thins he notes that se got her law degree from Oral Roberts…"
Gary Berg-Cross replied to Dr. Terence Meaden's discussion 'On Atheist "pilgrimages" ---namely, visiting sites associated with the great men and women who helped raise atheism from obscurity. What suggestions can be made?'
"There is a tour, if not a pilgramage for "The Great Agnostic": Robert G. Ingersoll. Ingersoll was a 19th Century champion of Freethought and famous orator and critic of religion. He toured the US and delivered over 1,300…"
Gary Berg-Cross replied to James M. Martin's discussion 'Ironies and Hypocrisies of Climate Deniers'
"Larry,
Here's my non-expert thoughts on your question.
I think that the effect on plants and animals (over the next 10-50 years) remains an open research question since we know so little about many of the species, their evolutionary path and…"
Gary Berg-Cross replied to James M. Martin's discussion 'Ironies and Hypocrisies of Climate Deniers'
"I've posted a small blog at Secular Perspectives on " Evolving Spring: Plant and Animal Vulnerabilities" http://t.co/G77EXVq It discusses recent trends on early spring and the consequences for animals and plants. There's a…"
Gary Berg-Cross commented on Atheist Exile's blog post 'Major Fail: Pascal's Wager'
"See the Secular Perspective blog for a discussion of Pascal's Wager http://t.co/30HXoYs
"Even with the vanishing low probability of a supernatural personal God, there is also the possibility that such a God would look more…"
Gary Berg-Cross replied to James M. Martin's discussion 'Comment to Joe Conason Story on Paul Ryan Dodging an 800# Gorilla'
"Ryan seems to be one of those persons who is not troubled by inconsistencies in his reasoning, weak assumptions, consideration of conflicting data etc. He lacks robust critical thinking and has a degree of True Believer.
See…"
Gary Berg-Cross replied to Jennifer W's discussion 'Atheist Quotes'
"I have some Twain quotes on religion in a small blog called "What Would Mark Twain Say". You can see the full thing on Secular Perspectives at http://secularhumanist.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-would-mark-twain-say.html
Here are a few:
In…"
Gary Berg-Cross replied to Hugh Kramer's discussion 'Mark Twain's view of Christianity revealed' in the group Atheist News
"I posted a small blog called "What Would Mark Twain Say" on Secular Perspectives at http://secularhumanist.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-would-mark-twain-say.html
This discussed the freedom of quotes late in life and such works as the…"
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Charles Bradlaugh -19th Century Freethinker and Activist
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Charles Bradlaugh (1833 – 1891) was one of Britain (and the 19th century’s) leading atheist and secular voices. He also practiced law and tried a hand at politics. Bradlaugh was, like Robert Ingersol, famous in his time, but is less known now. Below is part of what wrote about him on the Secular Perspectives blog…
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