Chris Hedges: I Don’t Believe in Atheists

Chris Hedges / Truthdig May 24, 2007 On Tuesday night, Chris Hedges and Sam Harris debated "Religion, Politics and the End of the World" The following is Hedges' opening statement, in which he argues that Harris and other critics of faith have mistakenly blamed religion for the ills of the world, when the true danger lies in the human heart and its capacity for evil. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

On Atheists and Easter

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 7, 2007 Easter is as good a time as any to delve into the issues raised by faith and reason. In this essay, E.J. Dionne challenges the arguments of "neo-atheism." For an alternative point of view, read "An Atheist Manifesto" by Sam Harris. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Finally! Sam Harris vs. Andrew Sullivan

Staff / Truthdig Jan 17, 2007 Ladies and gentleman, the main event: The nation's most prominent atheist dukes it out with one of America's most eloquent defenders of faith. Check out the opening salvos in their "blogalogue" at Beliefnet or AndrewSullivan.com. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Are Atheists So Angry?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2006 Check out this great debate on Jewcy.com between Truthdig contributor Sam Harris and nationally syndicated radio host Dennis Prager, in which the two men square off via e-mail on questions of atheism and faith in America. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Critique of the New Religious Left

Barry F. Seidman / Truthdig May 31, 2006 In the tradition of Sam Harris, Truthdig introduces secularist radio show host and author Barry Seidman, who argues in this essay that the new religious left could prove to be just as dangerous and divisive to the country as the religious right, because the admonitions of Abrahamic religious texts can never be reconciled with democracy. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Moussaoui Proves Sam Harris’ Point

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2006 To justify his hatred of America, the Sept. 11 conspirator read passages from the Koran in court. This is exactly the kind of thing that "The End of Faith" author Sam Harris was talking about in his Truthdig interview. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sam Harris: The Truthdig Interview

Blair Golson / Truthdig Apr 4, 2006 The best-selling author of "The End of Faith" talks about the way to navigate a dinner party without coming off as the Antichrist; about the "Salman Rushdie effect" that accompanies his newfound celebrity as America's most prominent atheist; and about the new secular foundation he is founding. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

Sam Harris on the Reality of Islam

Sam Harris / Truthdig Feb 8, 2006 "The truth about Islam is as politically incorrect as it is terrifying: Islam is all fringe and no center," writes America's most prominent secularist in a challenging and provocative new essay.UPDATE: Harris responds to a deluge of comments and some criticism. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Sam Harris Takes On the Muslim Cartoon Controversy and His Critics

Sam Harris / Truthdig Feb 4, 2006 UPDATED: America's most prominent secularist and author of the international bestseller "The End of Faith" reacts to the worldwide Islamic cartoon riots and responds to many of the criticisms lodged against his Truthdig essay "An Atheist Manifesto." Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

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An Atheist Manifesto

Sam Harris / Truthdig Dec 7, 2005 Sam Harris argues against irrational faith and its adherents.For Sam Harris it's simple: Atheism is not a philosophy or a view of the world; it's simply a refusal to deny the obvious. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )