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Harris makes a strong case that religion has outlived its usefulness and should be replaced by the use of pure reason in human affairs. Although I am also an atheist, I believe Harris is wrong for the simple reason that humans are not ‘reasonable.’ Still, it is good to know these arguments made in their most strongest form.
Can morality be “proved” without resorting to religion or authority? Stefan Molyneux gives it a pretty good try. The theory goes something like, “no one likes being punched in the face,” so not being punched in the face is universally preferred. From that, many things follow…
Thomas Paine was the Sam Harris of his day, publishing what may be the first argument for atheism more than 200 years ago.
