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Chris Hedges on the "New Atheist"

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 Post subject: Chris Hedges on the "New Atheist"
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 Post subject: Re: Chris Hedges on the "New Atheist"
 Post Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:28 am 
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As much as I dont care for Hitchens, Hitchens and Sam Harris wins. Chris Hedges was arguing against his own made up arguments.
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How are his arguments made up?

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Hedges makes the claim that it takes a leap of faith to be atheist further that Hitchens and Harris are creating a “new religion” which is called neo-atheistism. As much as I disagree with Hitchens and Harris on the middle east policy, they are correct on the broader view of religion. Harris actually doesn’t demonize all religion and in fact embraces aspects of eastern thought nor does Harris plan to create a cult (from what I have read).
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"Hedges makes the claim that it takes a leap of faith to be atheist further that Hitchens and Harris are creating a “new religion” which is called neo-atheistism. As much as I disagree with Hitchens and Harris on the middle east policy, they are correct on the broader view of religion. Harris actually doesn’t demonize all religion and in fact embraces aspects of eastern thought nor does Harris plan to create a cult (from what I have read)."

I think Hedges is pointing out valid problems with the "New Atheist". That problem is their assumption (which is implied) that in order to be "free-thinking" or "intelligent" one must eradicate any belief in God. Much like the Religious Right they claim to have a moral and intellectual superiority because of their worldview. The problem doesn't lie with religion or spirituality, but with the human heart and the ability of organized elites to manipulate the individual through fear and disinformation.

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thisdarlingman wrote:
"Hedges makes the claim that it takes a leap of faith to be atheist further that Hitchens and Harris are creating a “new religion” which is called neo-atheistism. As much as I disagree with Hitchens and Harris on the middle east policy, they are correct on the broader view of religion. Harris actually doesn’t demonize all religion and in fact embraces aspects of eastern thought nor does Harris plan to create a cult (from what I have read)."

I think Hedges is pointing out valid problems with the "New Atheist". That problem is their assumption (which is implied) that in order to be "free-thinking" or "intelligent" one must eradicate any belief in God. Much like the Religious Right they claim to have a moral and intellectual superiority because of their worldview. The problem doesn't lie with religion or spirituality, but with the human heart and the ability of organized elites to manipulate the individual through fear and disinformation.


Yes that's correct that is what Hedges is saying.
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