Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Beyond Belief Session 8—Harold Kroto

Another person that pulls soundbites and video clips that make religious belief seem ignorant. I am starting to get tired of watching this video because it is the same thing over and over again just with a different voice saying the same thing. The videos he shows are of people that many people would call ignorant. For example the video with senator Lott shows the ignorance of this man. I understand and agree with some of what he was saying in that we need to focus most of our study on what we need to be successful in the career path we chose. However, I think it is ridiculous to say that it is unnecessary to take math and science classes. This is important to become a well rounded person.

The example he brings up of the religious schools in Ireland and the religious racism between the protestant and catholic religions. He takes two quotes from teenagers and makes a statement regarding all protestant and all catholic in the world. He makes a major generalization that is completely inaccurate and ridiculous. He puts up strawman arguments that are easily taken down. There are no strong religious arguments being made or brought up that are debated over. Only these unsubstantiated arguments are used.

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