Comments on: Interesting video: Dan Dennett: A secular, scientific rebuttal to Rick Warren http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/ Peeking behind the curtain of YS publishing Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:05:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ryan http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Ryan Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:26:54 +0000 http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/#comment-31 I would be interested to understand his perspective on the origin of "right" and "wrong" or "good" and "bad." How do we know what's good for us? Mr. Dennett definitely has a problem with Christianity but what is it really? He was not focused on helping us understand the problem and his solution for that problem. Seems to me that he was focused on his audience understanding that Rick Warren speaks from a "misled" point of view. Interesting to think about. As youth ministers, it is imperative that our teenagers know how to think through these issues. They are hearing them in different forms from many different people. So, that puts the burden on us to be educated enough to handle the real questions our teenagers will bring to us. Read up guys, your teenagers faith depends upon your knowledge of the truth. I would be interested to understand his perspective on the origin of “right” and “wrong” or “good” and “bad.” How do we know what’s good for us? Mr. Dennett definitely has a problem with Christianity but what is it really? He was not focused on helping us understand the problem and his solution for that problem. Seems to me that he was focused on his audience understanding that Rick Warren speaks from a “misled” point of view. Interesting to think about. As youth ministers, it is imperative that our teenagers know how to think through these issues. They are hearing them in different forms from many different people. So, that puts the burden on us to be educated enough to handle the real questions our teenagers will bring to us. Read up guys, your teenagers faith depends upon your knowledge of the truth.

]]> By: Mike http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Mike Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:59:37 +0000 http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/#comment-30 I thought the way he pointed out the underlying ID in Warren was really interesting - and right on. I also think his critique of the "cover your ears and hum" approach to inter-faith dialogue was particularly stinging. There's alot here that's worth taking to heart. I thought the way he pointed out the underlying ID in Warren was really interesting – and right on. I also think his critique of the “cover your ears and hum” approach to inter-faith dialogue was particularly stinging. There’s alot here that’s worth taking to heart.

]]> By: Matthew http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Matthew Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:43:16 +0000 http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/#comment-27 He knocks on religion as just a repeat of historical culture and an evolution of thoughts. But doesn't this lecture sound a lot like the old saying, "religion is the opiate of the masses"? I just thought that was ironic. He knocks on religion as just a repeat of historical culture and an evolution of thoughts. But doesn’t this lecture sound a lot like the old saying, “religion is the opiate of the masses”? I just thought that was ironic.

]]> By: Kirby http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Kirby Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:34:31 +0000 http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/#comment-26 Interesting stuff. He seemed a little random, not really settling on one point, but interesting none the less. He made a comment right at the end that should hit us (followers of Christ) right where it hurts. He says, "Many religious people hide behind their sanctity instead of doing good works." Ouch! Unfortunately he's right, partially, he does say "Many" and not "All", but he's still a little slanted, obviously. He also talks about people that don't follow Christ doing good every day without God. Again, he's right. But so what! I think it ultimately comes down to the idea of "what's next?" what comes after you die and lead a good life? Is that all we're here for? To do good things? Don't get me wrong, we need to be doing good (James 2:17), but it comes down to the purpose of your life. I don't know if I believe 100% of the PDL, but it shows that there's more to life than just being a good person, because as we can all see, there are millions of really good people in this world. I wonder what his real issue is, that's where I felt he was random. Was it against Christianity/Christ or religion or creation/evolution? In the end it really is a matter of faith, I think. It takes faith to believe in anything. What/who are you putting your faith in? Thanks for the post, I will definitely check some more of these out. Interesting stuff. He seemed a little random, not really settling on one point, but interesting none the less. He made a comment right at the end that should hit us (followers of Christ) right where it hurts. He says, “Many religious people hide behind their sanctity instead of doing good works.” Ouch! Unfortunately he’s right, partially, he does say “Many” and not “All”, but he’s still a little slanted, obviously. He also talks about people that don’t follow Christ doing good every day without God. Again, he’s right. But so what! I think it ultimately comes down to the idea of “what’s next?” what comes after you die and lead a good life? Is that all we’re here for? To do good things? Don’t get me wrong, we need to be doing good (James 2:17), but it comes down to the purpose of your life. I don’t know if I believe 100% of the PDL, but it shows that there’s more to life than just being a good person, because as we can all see, there are millions of really good people in this world. I wonder what his real issue is, that’s where I felt he was random. Was it against Christianity/Christ or religion or creation/evolution? In the end it really is a matter of faith, I think. It takes faith to believe in anything. What/who are you putting your faith in? Thanks for the post, I will definitely check some more of these out.

]]> By: Steve http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Steve Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:53:42 +0000 http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/#comment-25 I found it interesting that he presented no "facts" as he claimed was so needed. He only gave his opinion on what someone else said, and obviously did not talk to Rick prior to this presentation to get more information. I found it interesting that he presented no “facts” as he claimed was so needed. He only gave his opinion on what someone else said, and obviously did not talk to Rick prior to this presentation to get more information.

]]> By: Ken http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Ken Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:48:21 +0000 http://www.ysopenbook.com/2007/12/31/interesting-video/#comment-15 Hmmm....good stuff here. How do we teach students to be critical thinkers and not clones...so many other questions too! thanks for igniting some new thoughts... Hmmm….good stuff here. How do we teach students to be critical thinkers and not clones…so many other questions too!

thanks for igniting some new thoughts…

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