Harris - Dangerous Intersection

What is religion? Here are two points of view, plus Elvis

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:September 11, 2008
Post category:Religion
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What is religion? The video below features a short excerpt and animated discussion involving Sam Harris and Rabbi David Wolp. It's both serious and entertaining. The Rabbi calls religion "the path to God," then elaborates, before Harris begins his cross-examination. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjhbccXIp4c[/youtube] Contrast the Rabbi's definition to that of Jonathan Haidt's…

Sam Harris and Chris Hedges on Truthdig.org

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:June 18, 2007
Post category:Religion The Middle East
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This is a lively debate, as you might expect. You'll can view the entire debate at Truthdig.org. Sam Harris opens the debate by arguing that there are only three types of arguments used by those defending religion: That a particular religion is true; That believing in religion is useful; or…

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