Richard Dawkins is my fucking hero

[djdigit]

So from reading two of his books (The Selfish Gene and Unweaving the Rainbow), I thought Richard Dawkins was smart and articulate and most importantly, pretty much correct. After hearing him read excerpts from his most recent book, The God Delusion and hearing him answer questions afterward, I'm absolutely convinced. Damn! It's like hearing the best revival preacher in the world preach, only he's a highly intelligent, rational, caring, and articulate scientist. His skill, wit, consistency, and wisdom when answering questions is amazing. (In a fit of coincidence, I was just mentioning Dawkins to laughingstone tonight, though I don't exactly remember in what context... we were talking about religion and atheism vs. agnosticism, perhaps?)

I highly recommend watching him read some excerpts (part 1) and answer questions (part 2), many of which are from religious "Liberty University" students (and faculty). Just, wow.

(via integreillumine's journal--thanks!)

Finally, and unrelated, what the hell am I doing still awake??