DANIEL DENNETT
Darwin’s dangerous idea Opposed to both creationism and “mind creationism” Opposed to Thomas Nagel, John Searle, Jerry Fodor
Breaking the spell Religion as a natural phenomenon “natural” vs. supernatural Belief in belief Use scientific methods to study religion But a fundamental science protocol is violated!
Ultimate goals The Vatican may be renamed the “European Museum of Roman Catholicism” Mecca may become “Disney’s Magic Kingdom of Allah.” Each child should be educated on all world religions in public, private and home schools. The policy would act as an “inoculation principle” to teach both adults and children about cultural differences.
It has been happening (to some extent)! Many European churches are just for tourism.