Bellingham Lectures in Philosophy and Religion

by Paul Pardi 10. January 2012 00:35
This coming spring, Western Washington University will be hosting the second annual Bellingham Lectures in Philosophy and Religion with guest speakers Dr. Jeffrey Schloss and Dr. Michael Murray who will lecture on the impact evolutionary theory has on our understanding of religious belief. In 2011, the project was kicked off by Dr. Alvin Plantinga who gave lectures titled, God and Evolution: Where the Conflict Really Lies, and Does Science Show that Miracles Can’t Happen? [More]

A Science of Religious Orientation?

by Paul Pardi 9. January 2012 23:01
In an interesting article on Epiphenom, Tomas Rees looks at a study by John Sasaki involving religious priming in order to see if certain genetic traits have an correlation to certain types of religious behaviors after being primed with religious ideas.
In an interesting article on Epiphenom, Tomas Rees looks at a study by John Sasaki involving religious priming in order to see if certain genetic traits have an correlation to certain types of religious behaviors after being primed with religious ideas. [More]

Evolved to be Religious

by Paul Pardi 2. January 2012 11:14
A 2005 article by Paul Bloom for the Atlantic Monthly where he explores the naturalistic basis for religion. Still relevant and eerily predictive.
A 2005 article by Paul Bloom for the Atlantic Monthly where he explores the naturalistic basis for religion. Still relevant and eerily predictive. [More]

Liar, Lunatic, Lord, or Psychological Addiction?

by Paul Pardi 30. December 2011 12:56
The Freethinkers of Portland State University is proud to present Dr. Peter Boghossian (who Philosophy News interviewed recently) and his upcoming lecture, “Jesus, the Easter Bunny, and Other Delusions: Just Say No!”
The Freethinkers of Portland State University is proud to present Dr. Peter Boghossian (who Philosophy News interviewed recently) and his upcoming lecture, “Jesus, the Easter Bunny, and Other Delusions: Just Say No!” [More]

Buddhism: A Religion, A Philosophy, or Just Annoying?

by Paul Pardi 28. December 2011 11:10
While “hardcore naturalists” like Sam Harris and many who espouse a scientific worldview are glomming on to Buddhist practices, Horgan sees Buddhism as little more than a gateway religion and harmful at worst and unnecessary at best.
While “hardcore naturalists” like Sam Harris and many who espouse a scientific worldview are glomming on to Buddhist practices, Horgan sees Buddhism as little more than a gateway religion and harmful at worst and unnecessary at best. [More]

Putting Faith Claims in Their Proper Place

by Paul Pardi 28. December 2011 10:47
I wrote an article on my interview with Peter Boghossian for the Huffington Post and that article just got published. Take a look and be sure to Like and comment on the article. Thanks for the support!
I wrote an article on my interview with Peter Boghossian for the Huffington Post and that article just got published. Take a look and be sure to Like and comment on the article. Thanks for the support! [More]

Interview with Alvin Plantinga on Where the Conflict Really Lies

by Paul Pardi 13. December 2011 17:34
This month, Dr. Plantinga has released a new book taking on the claim that religion and science are incompatible. His book, Where the Conflict Really Lies, is sure to generate a lot of discussion and be the subject of much debate. I was fortunate to spend some time with him recently and talked about his book and how he thinks about this supposed conflict.
This month, Dr. Plantinga has released a new book taking on the claim that religion and science are incompatible. His book, Where the Conflict Really Lies, is sure to generate a lot of discussion and be the subject of much debate. I was fortunate to spend some time with him recently and talked about his book and how he thinks about this supposed conflict. [More]

Plantinga and the Debate Between Science and Religion

by Paul Pardi 11. December 2011 13:47
This podcast is a recording that was made in August of 2007 at Rainier Beach Presbyterian Church in Seattle Washington. The speaker is Dr. Alvin Plantinga and the title of the talk is
“Religion and Science: Why does the Debate Continue?” This 2007 lecture is of particular interest because this month Dr. Plantinga has released a new book taking on the claim that religion and science are incompatible. His book, Where the Conflict Really Lies, is sure to generate a lot of discussion and be the subject of much debate. [More]

Interview with Peter Boghossian

by Paul Pardi 5. December 2011 19:38
In this podcast, we talk to professor Peter Boghossian about his view of the role of the educator and why he thinks faith claims should be given no countenance in the classroom. We also discuss his work with prisoners and how he thinks the Socratic method should be used as a philosophical tool.
In this podcast, we talk to professor Peter Boghossian about his view of the role of the educator and why he thinks faith claims should be given no countenance in the classroom. We also discuss his work with prisoners and how he thinks the Socratic method should be used as a philosophical tool. [More]

Are You Sure?

by Paul Pardi 30. August 2011 22:44
Dean Nelson, the author of an upcoming book on Polkinghorne wrote a nice piece for USA Today in which he touches on the subject of certainty and how good science (and religion) can do without it.
Dean Nelson, the author of an upcoming book on Polkinghorne wrote a nice piece for USA Today in which he touches on the subject of certainty and how good science (and religion) can do without it. [More]

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