Everyone should take a moment to reflect one the fact that 7 years ago, 2,974 people lost their lives due to religious belief (theism in general). Just a reminder as to why such irrational delusions need to be removed from the planet. Read Full Story
Here are some of the reviews I have received from some of the 40 or so wonderful people who attended my lecture in New York City yesterday afternoon. From LorMarie (a Christian):Quote:In addition to church, I attended a lecture by Rook Hawkins of the Rational Response Squad. His presentation focused on how OT texts created the “character called Jesus.” I of course do not agree with his assertion but I have to admit one thing. He’s well read, serious, and dedicated to hi... Read Full Story
So I get out of work today and as always I walk across the busy intersection to get to my car. As I pass by several cars and come up close to one truck, I note there is something oddly familiar about the step to get into the truck's bed. I recognized it upon closer inspect - a Darwin fish placed, upside down, lazily on the back of the truck. Gah, damnit! I knew exactly what happened when I got back to the car and saw the glue residue from the fish. Some... Read Full Story
Here are some of the details of the lecture.Title: Spoken by the Prophets: How Interpretation of Jewish Scripture Created the Character of Jesus. Topic: Hawkins will discuss the conflict between historical Jesus scholarship versus the use of literary criticism and how a better, more probable explanation can be given for the existence of the legend of Jesus. Offering a new interpretation of the Gospels, Hawkins will explain how the Gospels are not representations of a unique form of... Read Full Story
[UPDATE - 8/2/08] Cory has since adjusted his perspective on this. He has shown once more why he is to be respected, despite his beliefs. Although we disagree, the fact that he continues to show honesty and cordiality, and our continued success at finding some common ground, he has great quality. I hope one day he will find that to be completely honest he needs to drop his belief in superstition, but until that day (if it comes) I hope to continue being his friend. (An... Read Full Story
At what point can we stop worrying about this? Christians, get a grip, please. Cory Tuchulski (you know him from this blog debate, which we are still waiting for him to continue) from Josiah Concept Ministries (tm?) has recently posted a blog echoing Jimmy Akin (another Christian who cannot think beyond what sermons were preached at him) in demanding PZ be fired. I'm ashamed of Cory, because I know he is not generally like most Christians out there, and I have grown to r... Read Full Story
DO THE GOSPELS CONTRADICT EACH OTHER?By Rook Hawkins INTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1: Resurrection and AscensionCHAPTER 2: Birth Narratives (Next Installment) (More to Come) Read Full Story
THE HISTORICAL JESUS QUESTS By Rook Hawkins 1.1 History and Kerygma: An Overview of the First and Second Quests “Since David Frederick Strauss, in his “Life of Jesus,” attempted for the first time to trace back to myths and pious fictions, doubts regarding the existence of an historical Jesus have never been lulled to rest.” – Arthur Drews read more Read Full Story
