Comments on: Dawkins vs. O’Reilly

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:06:17 +0000

One of the most important properties of religion (belief in a higher power) has greater power to create meaning in people’s lives, and serves as a stronger driving force for humanity. It has stood the test of time longer than Atheism has, and has contributed to human survival by creating stronger communities (as crazy as some may get), and greater aggression towards “enemies” that threaten their way of life. When I say humanity, I am refering to the species, not to what you may consider a moral definition of what a “human” should be.
People need to find their own way out of Religious ideas. Taunting their beliefs, or even questioning them unwelcomed does no good for anybody and only causes unproductive conflict.
What is your view?

By: netgk

netgk — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:58:14 +0000

Why do you believe that “Atheism does not aid in human prosperity nearly as much as religion does”?

By: Matt Jarvis

Matt Jarvis — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 01:59:59 +0000

Hey is this not “FriendlyAtheist.com”? You guys are so negative. The interview w/ O’Reilly was good. There was no hostility and no disrespect shown on either side, and they both were able to express their views. Its a shame it could not have been longer. There’s a reason why us Atheists are the minority in the world. Natural selection governs this, as it governs all things. Atheism does not aid in human prosperity nearly as much as religion does.

By: Friendly Atheist » Dawkins vs. O’Reilly (Video)

Friendly Atheist » Dawkins vs. O’Reilly (Video) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:41:15 +0000

[...] Here’s a link to the video of Richard Dawkins on the O’Reilly Factor. [...]

By: Aimee

Aimee — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:02:46 +0000

I say get your shot glasses ready. Everytime O’Reilly calles Dawkins an SP (Secular Progressive), take your drink. I’d bet you’d either get a really nice buzz, or be drunk off your ass.

By: Richard Wade

Richard Wade — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:55:42 +0000

Huh?

By: netgk

netgk — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:28:33 +0000

Here’s a question that should leap to O’Reilly’s mind: “Why would my parents claim that I am an instrument of divine punishment against them, if there is no god?”

By: Aimee

Aimee — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 05:51:39 +0000

Questions? HA! There wont be any because O’Reilly will be too busy flappin’ his gums about how awful atheists are and Dawkins will have no chance to put his 2 cents in. Hannity is just as bad if not worse. Can’t stand either of them.

By: Prokop

Prokop — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:15:20 +0000

Dawkins wouldn’t back down like that.

By: John P

John P — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:07:29 +0000

Bill O’Rile-me will open with, “So Dr. Dawkins, the main thing my viewers want to know is how a low life scum atheist like you can look yourself in the mirror knowing you’re going to hell and taking our country with you?”

If something like this happens, I would love to see Dawkins calmly take his mic off, get up and walk away from the camera, and out the studio, saying only “You call this an interview?”