Thursday, 2 July 2026

DD X “The universe is silent, yet I speak…

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Religion arises from human evolutionary needs Dennett argues religions evolved from fear and attempts to explain the unknown: “Some of these patterns look rather like religions.”

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He acknowledges atheists also have sacred values Dennett lists his own: “democracy, justice, life, love, and truth.”

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Dawkins needs the evangelicals and they need him… each side fans the flames of victimhood.”

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With all due respect to Dawkins, mystery trumps everything.

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