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Burning Bush Book Group: How We Believe 2nd Edition
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We have scheduled the next book discussion for May 10th at 6PM. We are reading How We Believe, 2nd Edition: Science, Skepticism, And The Search For God by Michael Shermer.
Book Description from Amazon.com:
A new edition covering the latest scientific research on how the brain makes us believers or skeptics. Recent polls report that 96 percent of Americans believe in God, and 73 percent believe that angels regularly visit Earth. Why is this? Why, despite the rise of science, technology, and secular education, are people turning to religion in greater numbers than ever before? Why do people believe in God at all? These provocative questions lie at the heart of How We Believe, an illuminating study of God, faith, and religion. Bestselling author Michael Shermer offers fresh and often startling insights into age-old questions, including how and why humans put their faith in a higher power, even in the face of scientific skepticism. Shermer has updated the book to explore the latest research and theories of psychiatrists, neuroscientists, epidemiologists, and philosophers, as well as the role of faith in our increasingly diverse modern world.Whether believers or nonbelievers, we are all driven by the need to understand the universe and our place in it. How We Believe is a brilliant scientific tour of this ancient and mysterious desire.
Book: How We Believe, 2nd Edition: Science, Skepticism, and the Search for God
Author: Michael Shermer
Available: in hard cover and paperback
Date: Saturday May 10th, 2008 6PM
Directions: We are in the SW, near Southern Highlands. Cross streets are Jones and Cactus. I will send specific directions to those who RSVP.
We will have food and drinks (both alcoholic and non-) available, but feel free to bring anything you would like to share.
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Who Attended
The organizer estimated that 9 people attended.
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Steve
"People made some interesting points during the discussion, but almost all of the discussion was unrelated to the book. The group seemed to just dismiss the book at the start and then individuals launched into topics of personal interest." -
Blair Scott
"Book reading and discussion is a great idea for any group. The conversation led to some amazing intellectual stimulation and debate and it was awesome. What a great group of people!"
Joe
"Another great book discussion! Shermer's work set the tone for a great intellectual discussion. The book we chose for next time promises to deliver something a little different. I'm looking forward to it!"