Comments on: The God Delusion for Kids http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/ by Hemant Mehta Sun, 27 May 2012 14:19:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Joyce http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-153596 Joyce Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:52:31 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-153596 Any idea whats the verdict on the German side ... is there any thing I can read on the developments... and where? Thanks Joyce Any idea whats the verdict on the German side … is there any thing I can read on the developments… and where?
Thanks
Joyce

]]> By: Tom http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-148347 Tom Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:33:14 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-148347 Wait, what? That’s a pretty cynical way to look at it. I’d rather give others the benefit of the doubt and respect them until they do something to lose it. I wouldn’t want to teach my kids to assume that any random person they meet is unworthy of their respect. =========================================== Try not to replace the word "Courtesy" with "respect... I certainly teach my kids to be courteous and civil to all human beings but to hold "Respect" in the high regard it deserves buy "NOT" just giving it to everyone cause they are breathing. Far too many people do not deserve respect or value it enough to try to. Wait, what? That’s a pretty cynical way to look at it. I’d rather give others the benefit of the doubt and respect them until they do something to lose it. I wouldn’t want to teach my kids to assume that any random person they meet is unworthy of their respect.
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Try not to replace the word “Courtesy” with “respect… I certainly
teach my kids to be courteous and civil to all human beings but
to hold “Respect” in the high regard it deserves buy “NOT” just
giving it to everyone cause they are breathing. Far too many
people do not deserve respect or value it enough to try to.

]]> By: Tom http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-148248 Tom Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:10:16 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-148248 BZ said, February 1, 2008 at 8:57 pm Just awful. What is the effect of the banned books list anyway? I’m not much for censorship, but there are things that should be illegal to put into the hands of young children. I’m thinking things this hateful could really go on that list. Which is a shame, cause it could have a nice message otherwise. ========================================== Perhaps they should be allowed to read the king james bible ? with it's nice messages like "II Kings, CH2:23 , 24, 25" where bears attacked people for making a rude comment ... or how even the newborns in a city were destroyed cause god was pissed, or how god instructed his army to kill every adult and child amongst the unbelievers but if they wanted they could keep the virgin females for themselves, this list is too long to complete here. but point is, the bible is filled with horror stories and tales of people killing and murdering in gods name under gods instructions. lets keep that one from kids too. We happen to be personal friends of the religeous fanatical family in eastern NC which experienced the middle son killing his older sister and younger brother with a rifle before shooting himself because God told him to save himself and his sibling from the sinful world. I am certain that access to the teachings of the bible at too young an age is wholly responsible for this act and the many numbers of similar ones like it in the news. just like violent TV... absurd ideas like the bible stories / concepts violent TV Shows, and any " I am right / They are wrong " perspectives should be kept away from im mature minds, ( of all ages :-) BZ said, February 1, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Just awful. What is the effect of the banned books list anyway? I’m not much for censorship, but there are things that should be illegal to put into the hands of young children. I’m thinking things this hateful could really go on that list. Which is a shame, cause it could have a nice message otherwise.

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Perhaps they should be allowed to read the king james bible ? with it’s
nice messages like “II Kings, CH2:23 , 24, 25″ where bears attacked
people for making a rude comment …

or how even the newborns in a city were destroyed cause god was
pissed, or how god instructed his army to kill every adult and child
amongst the unbelievers but if they wanted they could keep the
virgin females for themselves, this list is too long to complete here.

but point is, the bible is filled with horror stories and tales of people
killing and murdering in gods name under gods instructions. lets
keep that one from kids too.

We happen to be personal friends of the religeous fanatical family in
eastern NC which experienced the middle son killing his older sister
and younger brother with a rifle before shooting himself because God
told him to save himself and his sibling from the sinful world. I am
certain that access to the teachings of the bible at too young an age
is wholly responsible for this act and the many numbers of similar
ones like it in the news.

just like violent TV… absurd ideas like the bible stories / concepts
violent TV Shows, and any ” I am right / They are wrong ” perspectives
should be kept away from im mature minds, ( of all ages :-)

]]> By: Friendly Atheist » The German God Delusion Book Translated in English http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-132277 Friendly Atheist » The German God Delusion Book Translated in English Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:00:42 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-132277 [...] few weeks ago, I wrote about a German children’s book which was getting trashed by the country’s religious [...] [...] few weeks ago, I wrote about a German children’s book which was getting trashed by the country’s religious [...]

]]> By: Michael Schmidt-Salomon’s new anti-religion children’s book: A true embarrassment « The Frame Problem http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-123431 Michael Schmidt-Salomon’s new anti-religion children’s book: A true embarrassment « The Frame Problem Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:06:41 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-123431 [...] The Friendly Atheist reviews some background information on the children’s book. [...] [...] The Friendly Atheist reviews some background information on the children’s book. [...]

]]> By: Cade http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-122922 Cade Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:00:51 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-122922 I tend to think that a bad caricature/straw man argument is worse than no argument at all. When the kids figure out that everything in this book is badly exaggerated that will probably be a big step backward. I tend to think that a bad caricature/straw man argument is worse than no argument at all. When the kids figure out that everything in this book is badly exaggerated that will probably be a big step backward.

]]> By: Claire http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-122846 Claire Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:22:34 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-122846 I like tea said:<blockquote> That’s a pretty cynical way to look at it. I’d rather give others the benefit of the doubt and respect them until they do something to lose it. I wouldn’t want to teach my kids to assume that any random person they meet is unworthy of their respect. </blockquote> I don't see it as cynical at all. Respect is way too important to be handed out like Halloween candy to anyone who shows up. There is another (better) alternative to the automatic disrespect you mentioned; there is also suspension of judgement. Civility and the possibility that someone (or some idea) is worthy of respect - those are good freebies that everyone can be given, but anything more than that really should be earned. Otherwise respect becomes just another cheap commodity, like a dollar-off coupon. I like tea said:
That’s a pretty cynical way to look at it. I’d rather give others the benefit of the doubt and respect them until they do something to lose it. I wouldn’t want to teach my kids to assume that any random person they meet is unworthy of their respect.

I don’t see it as cynical at all. Respect is way too important to be handed out like Halloween candy to anyone who shows up.

There is another (better) alternative to the automatic disrespect you mentioned; there is also suspension of judgement. Civility and the possibility that someone (or some idea) is worthy of respect – those are good freebies that everyone can be given, but anything more than that really should be earned. Otherwise respect becomes just another cheap commodity, like a dollar-off coupon.

]]> By: Bob Burb http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-122793 Bob Burb Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:30:37 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-122793 I am really interested in buying an English copy of this book. Anyone who likes this kind of book should check out "The Brick Testament", it's a collection of sciptures taken directly from the bible and illistrated with lego's. I am really interested in buying an English copy of this book. Anyone who likes this kind of book should check out “The Brick Testament”, it’s a collection of sciptures taken directly from the bible and illistrated with lego’s.

]]> By: MikeClawson http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-122727 MikeClawson Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:40:46 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-122727 <blockquote>I’d rather give others the benefit of the doubt and respect them until they do something to lose it. I wouldn’t want to teach my kids to assume that any random person they meet is unworthy of their respect.</blockquote> Excellent point.

I’d rather give others the benefit of the doubt and respect them until they do something to lose it. I wouldn’t want to teach my kids to assume that any random person they meet is unworthy of their respect.

Excellent point.

]]> By: MikeClawson http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-122726 MikeClawson Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:40:09 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/02/01/the-god-delusion-for-kids/#comment-122726 <blockquote>So the portrayal would have been less disturbing without Germany’s recent history?</blockquote> Slightly less, yes.

So the portrayal would have been less disturbing without Germany’s recent history?

Slightly less, yes.

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