Dear Friends,
I came across this provocative interview with Sam Harris, the author of
"The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason."
It's definitely not for the sensitive fundamentalists
out there, but Mr. Harris does make some very good points, and he has caused
me to wonder whether my current "accept-all-opinions" attitude when it
comes to matters of faith is really the most helpful to our evolution as a
civilization. I hope you find it as stimulating ... Best, HF
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Why Religion Must End:
Interview with Sam Harris
A leading atheist says people must embrace rationalism, not faith--or they
will never overcome their differences.
Interview by Laura Sheahen.
Sam Harris is not your grandfather's atheist. The award-winning writer
practices Zen meditation and believes in the value of mystical
experiences. But he's adamant in his belief that religion does more harm
than good in the world, and has sparked controversy by suggesting that
when it comes to faith-based violence, religious moderates are part of the
problem, not the solution. Beliefnet editor Laura Sheahen spoke with him
about his provocative book "The End of Faith" and his comments at the
World Congress of Secular Humanism, where this interview was conducted.
Full interview at:
www.beliefnet.org/story/191/story_19107_1.html==============================================================
