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October 6, 2007

Introduction

Need to let off some steam once in a while. Want to be surrounded by fellow atheists for a change.

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Stimulating conversations await you. Hope for intellectual equals and expect intellectual superiors.

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    Tom Hsu started a new discussion - 3 days ago
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    Schadenfreude - Switzerland bans mosque minarets

    "Although it's unfair to Swiss Muslims, I can't help taking pleasure for their misfortune. After all quite a handful of Islamic countries are doing much worse things to non-Muslims...."

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    Tom Hsu replied to a discussion - 2 weeks ago
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    Christopher Hitchens on Major Nidal Malik Hasan

    "Steve, you've made a lot of great points. The utilitarian perspective is quite refreshing. I didn't think of the problem that way. I do think though, that you seem to have put too much thought into thinking what Hasan might be thinking...."

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    Tom Hsu replied to a discussion - 2 weeks ago
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    Philosophy presentation and cocktail.

    "Steve, you are probably reading too much into the title of the event. In this case, although slightly irritating to me as an atheist, I have no problem with the philosophy group calling it a Christmas presentation...."

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    Tom Hsu replied to a discussion - 3 weeks ago
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    Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey - "In Defence of God"

    "I read the extract on SMH. As is the case of moderate apologists, cherry picking is the name of the game...."

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    Tom Hsu replied to a discussion - 3 weeks ago
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    Tax Benefits for Atheism?

    "Tax benefits for atheism? Probably not. I'd much rather hit the reset button for a few reasons. 1. Two wrongs don't make a right...."

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    Tom Hsu started a new discussion - 3 weeks ago
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    Difference between religion and atheism.

    "Jews raise millions to be ready for coming of the Messiah Nothing new really. This is just another example of the difference between religion (living for lives after this life) and atheism (living this life as the one and only life)...."

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    Tom Hsu replied to a discussion - 3 weeks ago
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    Looking to meet sydney atheists for a dialogue

    "Guys, I think Usama has chickened out. He hasn't replied in almost a week. We have scared him away pretty quickly. Great team work (dubious commendation). On the one hand we have lost our chance for outreach...."

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    Tom Hsu replied to a discussion - 4 weeks ago
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    Looking to meet sydney atheists for a dialogue

    "Usama, you don't seem to be the seasoned debater you make yourself out to be. Quoting your holy book doesn't help you score unless you can demonstrate the point being made...."

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    Tom Hsu replied to a discussion - 4 weeks ago
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    Islam and the West: Those pesky cartoons

    "Three of the best comments. "Sadly, in the run-up to publication of this book, publisher and author fell out over whether to include the cartoons the author felt were relevant to the debate. The author lost...."

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    Tom Hsu started a new discussion - 4 weeks ago
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    Islam and the West: Those pesky cartoons

    "Oct 29th 2009 From The Economist print edition The Cartoons That Shook the World. By Jytte Klausen. Yale University Press; 240 pages; $35. To be published in Britain in November...."