LanDroid wrote: Sam Harris rips into Francis Collins. (Sorry, had to do it.)

Brutal smackdown of Collins. I wonder who is the best defender of the science/religion compatibility argument.

Have to say, the Haidt book does look very good.

I will be publishing the paperback edition of this book in the next week. Stacy may be willing to participate in the discussion if this book is chosen for discussion.


Science was born of Christianity

What does that title "Science was born of Christianity" actually mean? Just about everyone was a Christian at one point in history so of course our early scientists were also Christians. This doesn't lend any support to Christian doctrines. It merely shows that Christian theology appeared to be the best thing going back when we didn't have a more complete understanding of how the natural world worked. Once science started closing the gaps God receded and continues to recede in all but the most scientifically illiterate of peoples.

My non-fiction suggestion is "Born in Sarajevo" by Snjezana Marinkovic

Amazon Link is: http://www.amazon.com/Born-Sarajevo-Snj ... 983402744/

Description: When first barricades and first gun shots occurred in the capitol of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, I was seventeen years old. It was the year 1992, and one of the worst mass killings in the history of mankind began. At that time, my family, my friends, my neighbors, and I were still unaware that we will lose all privileges related to peace. People of this country, which was called Yugoslavia, proudly holding the title of the biggest and the wealthiest Balkan country, started losing their freedom, their homes and their lives. I, as any other teen, knew about war only from movies and video games until my first encounter with those whose intention was not to act or play but to overpower, destroy and kill.

"Jonathan Haidt, The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom" has the most nominations so let's go with that for our March, April and May Non-Fiction book. I'll create the forum tomorrow.