“You learn by being challenged, by being placed in an uncomfortable position…”
Gad Saad (above right), Lebanon-born, Canada-based ‘evolutionary psychologist’ and popular YouTuber takes apart the reasoning behind the withdrawal by Trinity College’s Hist debating society of an invite to Richard Dawkins (above left) to speak at the college.
Reasons given by the Hist were Mr Dawkins’ views on Islam and his attitude to sexual assault.
Previously: Where Is Your God Now?
Devout Catholic David Quinn (left) and firm atheist Richard Dawkins
I’ll be on @lstwrd later defending @RichardDawkins. Me, the former editor of @IrishCathNews defending Richard Dawkins, one of the biggest critics of religion anywhere. It’s all mad, Ted. @cooper_m
— David Quinn (@DavQuinn) September 29, 2020
This afternoon.
Yesterday: Where Is Your God Now?
Evolutionary biologist and outspoken atheist Richard Dawkins
Last night.
Trinity College’s Historical Society (the Hist) cancelled an invitation to Richard Dawkins to address the society next year over his views on Christianity Islam and sexual assault.
Via University Times:
Auditor of the Hist Bríd] O’Donnell said in an Instagram post:
“The invitation to Richard Dawkins to speak at the society was made by my predecessor and I followed up the invitation with limited knowledge of Mr. Dawkins. I had read his Wikipedia page and researched him briefly. Regretfully I didn’t look further into him before moving forward with the invitation.”
“I want to thank everyone who pointed out this valuable information to me. I truthfully hope we didn’t cause too much discomfort and if so, I apologise and will rectify it.”
In an email statement to The University Times, O’Donnell said:
“The comfort of our membership is paramount, and we will not be proceeding with Professor Dawkins address. I apologise for any distress caused by this announcement, and the Hist will continue to listen and adapt to the needs and comfort of students.”
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I’m on Irish Radio @NewstalkFM, 10.30 am today 12th Sept, talking to Pat Kenny about An Appetite for Wonder.
— Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins) September 12, 2013
I mistakenly said I’d be on RTE. In fact it’s @NewstalkFM: 10.30 am today 12th Sept, talking to Pat Kenny about An Appetite for Wonder.
— Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins) September 12, 2013
Thanks Joe Donnelly
Good news. Catholic church in Ireland desperately short of “vocations”. bit.ly/13s86kQ Priest says they are “in denial” about it.
— Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins) June 10, 2013
No ordinary President! Michael Higgins of Ireland praising the real America by attacking the Republican thugs bit.ly/SUHAug
— Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins) August 23, 2012
Thanks John Moynes
Sitting one in front of Richard Dawkins on the Sydney to Singapore leg of my flight home. Is this the most godless flight since Icarus?
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) April 17, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgNFJEx3XGc
Fox News, October 5th. O’Reilly interviews Richard Dawkins about his new children’s book The Magic Of Reality.
Interrupting zealot is interrupting.
Biologist, philosopher, and atheist prophet Richard Dawkins really put his foot in it. The New Statesman says Dawkin’s career as a public intellectual is kaput. The Atlantic Wire has him losing a flame-war against his very own fan base. In the blogosphere, the most devoted Dawkinsians—people who’ve spent their adult lives in adoration of his every utterance—are boycotting his books and calling him a buffoon. A classist, male chauvinistic, and potentially racist buffoon. And why?
Because some asshole in Ireland doesn’t know how to ask a girl on a date.
Wait. WHAT?
READ ON: Richard Dawkins Torn Limb from Limb – By Atheists (Gawker)
