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Re: In his own words
> I've been thinking about you the last few days.
Not while sitting on the shitter, I hope.
> My wife received and quickly finished reading The De Vinci Code. I
> have it next. I'm anticipating that it will confirm all of my sus-
> picions over the last 33 years of my adult life and my catholic up-
> brining.
>
> Have you read this book? I am almost considering not reading it be-
> cause it won't shed any light on the truth, it will just show me how
> fucked up organized religion is. <Sigh>.
No, I haven't read it. It's a fictional thriller, right? I generally
read non-fiction books with only a smattering of fiction thrown in (Kafka
& O. Henry most recently). Please let me know how it is.
> Ever read any Richard Dawkins? He's the shit when it comes to defend-
> ing evolution!
You know it, baby! So far, I've read THE BLIND WATCHMAKER & also CLIMB-
ING MOUNT IMPROBABLE. Both good books, although he can get a bit too
technical at times.
If I may, here are a few recommendations of "free-thought" books I've
recently read:
SLEEPING WITH EXTRA-TERRESTRIALS by Wendy Kaminer
TOWER OF BABEL: The Evidence Against the New Creationism by Robert Pennock
FACES IN THE CLOUDS by Stewart Guthrie
WHY PEOPLE BELIEVE WEIRD THINGS by Michael Shermer
> I am psyched about Pete's recent interview. There are many more good
> things in it than bad things.
I totally agree. It's so obvious by his words that he is finally beyond
the "Oh, fuck!" initial reaction & is now able to discuss the matter
knowing his life hasn't been completely ruined. Hopefully, this period
will lead to some interesting output & creativity. Go, Pete, go!
- SCHRADE in Akron
The Council For Secular Humanism
http://www.secularhumanism.org/