Is it Too Risky to Debate Morality’s Foundations in the Public Square?

February 28, 2011 By 4 Comments

Jean Kazez argues that the public square is not the place for atheists to be arguing that science and religion are incompatible. I strongly reject her position on this point because not only do I believe that ordinary people are quite capable of handling a vigorous, no-holds-barred debate about religion but because I believe the [...]

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