Tuesday, October 18, 2011

The New Atheism

We have been discussing Fr. O'Malley's outlooks on life.

The "New Ahteism" has made great inroads into American life, especialy in their attempts to remove the religious expression form the public sphere.

Read the following 4 articles:

Evangelizing the Self-Satisfied

Christmas Atheists

Accepting Darwinism

Atheism and Evil

In a three-page typed essay, answer the following questions:

1) What basis do atheists use to justify their moral codes? Is it sufficient?
2) Does religion belong in the public sphere?  Why or why not?
3) As a Catholic, how would you respond to someone who would support the wall of separation between Church and state?
4) Should public school be required to teach Intelligent Design? Why or why not?