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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 12:00 AM

The joys of life without God

Skeptics Society founder Michael Shermer explains why Darwin matters, how believing in God is the same as believing in astrology, and why it doesn't take divine faith to experience something bigger than ourselves.
By Kevin Berger

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  • Wednesday, August 23, 2006 06:00 AM

    Bee

    but this article promised to reveal the joys of life without God. all shermer mentioned was a tingly feeling. that's it?

    Did you forget this part?

    I believe in the indomitable human spirit and the amazing capacity we have for understanding the world; for love, joy and happiness. Science not only does not take away any of those things, it adds to the sum of human knowledge.

    I'm sure it's still insufficient, but there you have it.

    —creepo Read creepo's other letters

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