Young Freethought: The Week That Wasn't

Friday, 18 December 2009

The Week That Wasn't

First off, apologies to Young Freethought's regular readers. The last week was rather manic and I was forced to briefly put the blog on the backburner. However, the holiday season is approaching, giving me plenty of time to write and read your submissions. So send them in!

I shall once again extend my personal thanks to Richard Dawkins for his generous support. His letter has had an incredible impact on the blog and I'm sure inspired many readers. Such is its brilliance; I've put up a permanent link on the sidebar so you can easily access it at any time without having to search the ever-expanding archive.

In the coming days you can expect my thoughts on some of Christian apologist Dinesh D'Souza's arguments and an essay on Christian America. Until then...

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Suggested Topics

This list is only a suggestion of topics to encourgae submissions. Feel free to alter, change or ignore these titles. Don't forget, we recieve book reviews and news pieces too.

2009 marked the bicentennial of Darwin’s birth and the sesquicentennial of the publication of The Origin of Species. What is the status of ‘evolution’ like in the public sphere now the year has ended?

Why, in the 21st century, after much scientific and technological development, is religion not a dwindling remnant of our history?

Why, in the constitutionally secular nation of America, does religion play a larger part in society than in the constitutionally religious nation of Britain?

Should 'new atheism' look East? Details here.

An invitation to the religious on The Problem Of Evil. Details here.

When discussing religion with faithful family and friends, how far should you go to avoid causing offence? What about when talking to strangers about the subject? How far should the right to offend go? Details here.

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