Comments on Young Freethought: Hits & U.S Teen Atheists

I am not an atheist but have many friends and aqua...

2010-03-23T20:36:54.254Z

I am not an atheist but have many friends and aquaintences who are...I believe there should be programs and community fellowship(for lack of a better word)..that can promote humanistic thought and support for non believers...I'm certainly all for anyting that can keep young peole or old people out of trouble and encourage them to be who they are with pride

From what I've read Lord of The Flies seems to be ...

2009-12-06T12:30:35.291Z

From what I've read Lord of The Flies seems to be a tale or irrational tribalism vs. thoughtful systems of organising society. I think this merely confirms my point.

To Anonymous - Maybe you'd like to set out your ...

2009-11-11T15:22:56.979Z

To Anonymous -

Maybe you'd like to set out your argument a little more clearly than simply recommending the book. As far as I can tell, it is a tale of irrational, instinctive tribalism, versus a rational way of organising society. To me, if anything, this only confirms my statement in the article.

"Ah, I see you haven't read Lord of the Flies. Thi...

2009-11-11T11:31:14.404Z

"Ah, I see you haven't read Lord of the Flies. This is a must read for boys. Please read it asap and report back on your findings. Spark Notes will work, too"

What do you mean will work? Are you incinuating the quote you raise is invalid. I have read lord of the flies, and it shows how a breakdown in society can occur. But to suggest this was due to lack of a religious element shows the ignorance on your behalf, and arrogance as your posting is so condesending.

I liked the article, very informative.

"Individual religious groups certainly do provide ...

2009-11-11T00:25:15.344Z

"Individual religious groups certainly do provide a strong sense of community for their members, but I see no reason why a Humanist, or philosophical, or scientific, or freethinking, or even atheistic society cannot fulfil this same human need."

Ah, I see you haven't read Lord of the Flies. This is a must read for boys. Please read it asap and report back on your findings. Spark Notes will work, too