Hmm. So I've been writing my own little "Atheist book of wisdom". It's super short, but I think I can make it worthwhile? You can see it here, if you're curious:
https://www.gitbook.com/book/angular-angel/open-source-atheism/details
If you have anything you'd like me to discuss, or whatever, feel free to ask. XD
@gemlog You're right, I still need to write that bit. Any other thoughts? XD
@Angle Just to note that religions aren't all bad. They provide social cohesiveness and most promote good behaviour socially by imposing a code of conduct on their adherents. Nothing is perfect, but often better than nothing. You don't want to end up like 'The virtues of selfishness' surely? Unless you do I suppose. Most people aren't into philo and need some signposts. Religion is a good delivery mechanism.
@gemlog Mmm, I agree! I actually note in the preface that if you have a religion you're happy with, you might not want to read the book. I'm also gonna add a bit in the intro about how this book is mainly for atheists who want the structure of a more formal belief system.
@Angle have you read Ronald Dworkin’s chapter on religious atheism? Some good moral psychology right there. There’s also other stuff along that lines I can recommend
@ENG_Jole I have not! Can I get a link? :0
@Angle I can email it or upload it somewhere if you want
@ENG_Jole Sure! That sounds great. Maybe an upload so other people can see it too? :/
@Angle ok, I’ll throw it up on my server when I get home. I’ll send it to the weird masto email we all have
@ENG_Jole Wierd masto email? Hmm? :/
@Angle handle@your.instance. There’s some weird shit that makes it work I think
@ENG_Jole Really? You can use that as an email? You sure? I thought it only worked for ,mentions. :/
@Angle I thought it could it might be an instance by instance thing. It’s supposed to be an alias for the address you signed up with. It didn’t work for me in a test I’ll just link it
@ENG_Jole Yeah, thats not an email. It's just for mentions and for searching for people. :/
@ENG_Jole I'll not though, if you don't want anyone else to see it, you can put it in a direct post. :/
@Angle annotated bibliography, references, and influences. Probably do this first.
@Angle I mean, atheism stretches from Ayn Rand to Rosa Luxemburg.
@Angle Not many words in a row there, so I read it all. The Earth is blank.