I was disappointed when I saw they recommended Hedges' book. I disagree with dv1989's interpretation that they want us to keep an "open mind." They're pretty anti-religion (see: Haillie Sellasse). I think the main reason they recommended "I Don't Believe in Atheists" was because they thought "God is not Great" was important to read, but did not want their readers to begin to agree with Hitchens' pro-Iraq War stance. I'm hoping thats why. It's just kind of depressing to see a band that is so uncompromising with their stance on other important issues, while remaining soft on religion. It further convinces me that almost every non-religious person on this planet has far too much respect for religion.
Actually, in recent video interviews (that can be found on YouTube), Chris Hannah was asked what one book he'd recommend someone above all others. He recommended a Hedges book (and then several more Hedges books), and said that he's a huge fan.
Actually, in recent video interviews (that can be found on YouTube), Chris Hannah was asked what one book he'd recommend someone above all others. He recommended a Hedges book (and then several more Hedges books), and said that he's a huge fan.
Also, I'm pretty sure Chris Hannah (along with the rest of the band) are Atheists, but I would never use a source of reference (Haillie Sallasse) that was written over 20 years ago. They were teenagers then, and have learned MUCH more about life and the world, and I guarantee have very different perspectives than they did back then.
Also, I'm pretty sure Chris Hannah (along with the rest of the band) are Atheists, but I would never use a source of reference (Haillie Sallasse) that was written over 20 years ago. They were teenagers then, and have learned MUCH more about life and the world, and I guarantee have very different perspectives than they did back then.
I'd absolutely hate somebody constantly using poetry I wrote in my angsty, awkward teenage days as a reference to how I feel now. Oh god, the thought of that would be unbearable, lol...
I'd absolutely hate somebody constantly using poetry I wrote in my angsty, awkward teenage days as a reference to how I feel now. Oh god, the thought of that would be unbearable, lol...
I was disappointed when I saw they recommended Hedges' book. I disagree with dv1989's interpretation that they want us to keep an "open mind." They're pretty anti-religion (see: Haillie Sellasse). I think the main reason they recommended "I Don't Believe in Atheists" was because they thought "God is not Great" was important to read, but did not want their readers to begin to agree with Hitchens' pro-Iraq War stance. I'm hoping thats why. It's just kind of depressing to see a band that is so uncompromising with their stance on other important issues, while remaining soft on religion. It further convinces me that almost every non-religious person on this planet has far too much respect for religion.
Actually, in recent video interviews (that can be found on YouTube), Chris Hannah was asked what one book he'd recommend someone above all others. He recommended a Hedges book (and then several more Hedges books), and said that he's a huge fan.
Actually, in recent video interviews (that can be found on YouTube), Chris Hannah was asked what one book he'd recommend someone above all others. He recommended a Hedges book (and then several more Hedges books), and said that he's a huge fan.
Also, I'm pretty sure Chris Hannah (along with the rest of the band) are Atheists, but I would never use a source of reference (Haillie Sallasse) that was written over 20 years ago. They were teenagers then, and have learned MUCH more about life and the world, and I guarantee have very different perspectives than they did back then.
Also, I'm pretty sure Chris Hannah (along with the rest of the band) are Atheists, but I would never use a source of reference (Haillie Sallasse) that was written over 20 years ago. They were teenagers then, and have learned MUCH more about life and the world, and I guarantee have very different perspectives than they did back then.
I'd absolutely hate somebody constantly using poetry I wrote in my angsty, awkward teenage days as a reference to how I feel now. Oh god, the thought of that would be unbearable, lol...
I'd absolutely hate somebody constantly using poetry I wrote in my angsty, awkward teenage days as a reference to how I feel now. Oh god, the thought of that would be unbearable, lol...