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Tactics | Conversational Atheist
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Here is a listing of a few tactics and gambits that can be useful in discussions and arguments. Don't take the example as though it is necessarily the best response in each case - take the essay as an example of the tactic being demonstrated. Response to: Who would Die for a Lie? Rather than attack a person’s beliefs directly invite him to understand your criticism of a position not explicitly held by either of you. An extremely forceful argument can often be made without provoking a defensive shield.
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Bible: Slavery | Conversational Atheist
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This article on Slavery in the Bible has consistently been one of my most popular articles. I have decided to rewrite the article to be more concise and more cutting. Also, for the first time I have created a printable Pocket Reference. Click here for a Pocket Reference for this argument. The International Labour Organization. A UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights) says:. This claim is specific and simple to refute in pri...
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Uncategorized | Granite State Skeptics
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Think Free or Die. Marian Call – October 8th! Photo by Brian Adams ( http:/ baphotos.com. We’re happy to finally be announcing that the fabulous Marian Call will be entertaining us for our October meeting. This will be slightly different than our normal meeting. It will be at The Farm Bar and Grille. As usual, but we will be in the atrium space. This event will also be open to anybody and everybody. So please join us on October 8th, 7pm at The Farm Bar and Grille! 8211; (official website). August 1, 2012.
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September Skeptics in the Pub | Granite State Skeptics
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Think Free or Die. September Skeptics in the Pub. This month we welcome our first return speaker. Bart Center, writer of “ The Atheist Camel Chronicles. 8221; is joining us to talk about his new book “ The Atheist Camel Rants Again! Bart is also the operator of Eternal Earth-Bound Pets. A website for post-rapture pet care. So please join us, 7pm at The Shaskeen. In Manchester on September 12th. More information can be found at the event facebook page. Please RSVP there or here in the comments.
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Travis Roy | Granite State Skeptics
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Think Free or Die. Author Archives: Travis Roy. Co-founder and president of Granite State Skeptics. Science and Critical Thinking On Tap at The Barley House. Concord, NH The local critical thinking/science literacy promotion group Granite State Skeptics has announced they are hosting their 2nd annual Skepticamp Conference on October 27th 11:30am 4:30pm at The Barley House on Main Street, Concord NH. Speakers are encouraged to answer audience members question and provide reputable sources for their topic ...
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Jesus: Unoriginal Moral Thinker | Conversational Atheist
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Jesus: Unoriginal Moral Thinker. Oftentimes a new conversation can be started with a single surprising statement. Saying, for example:. I wish Jesus taught even one. Admittedly, this is worded in a provoking way - so decide for yourself if and when to throw out such a statement. Also, you should have some idea what kind of response people might give. It might be handy to have this verse in your back pocket:. Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. Or some other variant. For you ...
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Mohammad: Sex with 9 year old | Conversational Atheist
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Mohammad: Sex with 9 year old. Consists of quick examples of a specific technique that can be employed during the course of a debate or discussion to help give you an advantage. Argue for the most defensible claim that is fundamentally devastating to your opponent's position. For example: An atheist who argues ' Mohammad. Was the worst person who ever existed and nothing he said was ever worthy of consideration', will be far less effective than a person who goes out of his way to be conciliatory. It has ...
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Jesus: Unacceptable Sacrifice | Conversational Atheist
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If they have to come up with their own, many times they end up with the canonical answer, but they more frequently come up with an argument that I have not heard of otherwise. I find this to be useful to both me (I get the widest range of possible responses) and the Christian/theist that I'm talking to (they have to come up with why they think the way they do). For example, let's consider:. What specifically about the death of Jesus fulfills the requirements for a sacrifice given in the Old Testament?
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Mohammad: Sex with 9 year old | Conversational Atheist
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Mohammad: Sex with 9 year old. Consists of quick examples of a specific technique that can be employed during the course of a debate or discussion to help give you an advantage. Argue for the most defensible claim that is fundamentally devastating to your opponent's position. For example: An atheist who argues ' Mohammad. Was the worst person who ever existed and nothing he said was ever worthy of consideration', will be far less effective than a person who goes out of his way to be conciliatory. It has ...
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