Comments on: A Review of Your Religion is False by Joel Grus http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/ by Hemant Mehta Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Jairo Mejia http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/#comment-333346 Jairo Mejia Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:42:04 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=13679#comment-333346 Unbelievers are right in most of their thinking You might be one for whom religious beliefs are not just irrelevant, but baseless. You might be right: myths and a religious fantasy have influenced human minds with larger strength than reality, and the “God” of main line traditions simply does not exist. Most people don’t dare to confront their religious beliefs, opt for the status quo, or become marginalized. Bishop John Shelby Spong says that “Christianity Reformed From its Roots – A Life Centered in God” “rightly points out that those who seek to defend Christianity’s past are also killing Christianity’s future.” I accepted the challenge of finding the One who may be recognized even by Gnostics and atheists: the Existence! Eminent philosophers and thinkers might give you an idea if this book might be an insightful reading for you (links below). You may look also at excerpts at Amazon.com. Jairo Mejia, M. Psych., Santa Clara University Retired Episcopal Priest Carmel Valley, California http://www.mbay.net/~jmejia/Grudzen.htm http://www.mbay.net/~jmejia/Churcher.htm Unbelievers are right in most of their thinking

You might be one for whom religious beliefs are not just irrelevant, but baseless. You might be right: myths and a religious fantasy have influenced human minds with larger strength than reality, and the “God” of main line traditions simply does not exist. Most people don’t dare to confront their religious beliefs, opt for the status quo, or become marginalized.

Bishop John Shelby Spong says that “Christianity Reformed From its Roots – A Life Centered in God” “rightly points out that those who seek to defend Christianity’s past are also killing Christianity’s future.” I accepted the challenge of finding the One who may be recognized even by Gnostics and atheists: the Existence! Eminent philosophers and thinkers might give you an idea if this book might be an insightful reading for you (links below). You may look also at excerpts at Amazon.com.

Jairo Mejia, M. Psych., Santa Clara University
Retired Episcopal Priest
Carmel Valley, California

http://www.mbay.net/~jmejia/Grudzen.htm
http://www.mbay.net/~jmejia/Churcher.htm

]]> By: smokexoxo http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/#comment-331859 smokexoxo Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:44:44 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=13679#comment-331859 joel, i am so proud you have denounced every religion i ever pretended to belong to. <3 your new book! joel, i am so proud you have denounced every religion i ever pretended to belong to. <3 your new book!

]]> By: ungullible http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/#comment-328332 ungullible Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:38:54 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=13679#comment-328332 I wonder... if we could get religious folk to read this book, but read the chapter on their religion last, would it make any difference? Once they see (and supposedly agree with) the arguments against other religions, would some of them be able to see the criticisms of their religion at least a little better? Naahhhh, who am I kidding! :) I wonder… if we could get religious folk to read this book, but read the chapter on their religion last, would it make any difference? Once they see (and supposedly agree with) the arguments against other religions, would some of them be able to see the criticisms of their religion at least a little better?

Naahhhh, who am I kidding! :)

]]> By: beckster http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/#comment-328158 beckster Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:05:50 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=13679#comment-328158 <blockquote>why do muslims believe in rent to own?</blockquote> It is against their religion to borrow or lend money with interest, I think.

why do muslims believe in rent to own?

It is against their religion to borrow or lend money with interest, I think.

]]> By: Lexi http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/#comment-328157 Lexi Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:51:05 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=13679#comment-328157 I <3 this book, and I like the speech too! If you want a sample of the kind of humor, the talk is a good sample. This is a less shakey cam version of the video: http://vimeo.com/3575931 I <3 this book, and I like the speech too! If you want a sample of the kind of humor, the talk is a good sample.

This is a less shakey cam version of the video: http://vimeo.com/3575931

]]> By: mikespeir http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/#comment-328154 mikespeir Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=13679#comment-328154 As long as he doesn't start in on ABBAism. That would be going too far. As long as he doesn’t start in on ABBAism. That would be going too far.

]]> By: Modern Girl http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/#comment-328145 Modern Girl Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:57:19 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=13679#comment-328145 why do muslims believe in rent to own? why do muslims believe in rent to own?

]]> By: T Mackiewicz http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/#comment-328138 T Mackiewicz Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:28:16 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=13679#comment-328138 If it wasn't for Hendrix, Clapton would not have a Wah peddle to stomp on. Nuff Said! If it wasn’t for Hendrix, Clapton would not have a Wah peddle to stomp on. Nuff Said!

]]> By: Joel http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/#comment-328136 Joel Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:26:25 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=13679#comment-328136 Muslims love the book! (Sample size: 1) Muslims love the book!

(Sample size: 1)

]]> By: Rooker http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2009/07/12/a-review-of-your-religion-is-false-by-joel-grus/#comment-328133 Rooker Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:18:56 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/?p=13679#comment-328133 Oh HELL no! Somebody dissing Pastafarianism! Blasphemy!! Arm the meatball launchers - this means HOLY WAR! Oh HELL no! Somebody dissing Pastafarianism! Blasphemy!! Arm the meatball launchers – this means HOLY WAR!

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