Daily Archive: February 20, 2011

Feb 20

February 20: Pierre Boulle

Pierre Boulle

The astronaut portrays an Enlightenment intellect confronting an “ape” culture of ingrained religion and superstitious beliefs. Free thought (or Freethought) is a crime and heaven help anybody who claims the truth of evolution!

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Feb 20

February 20: Robert Altman

Robert Altman

Though educated in Catholic schools, and pressed to serve in Korea, “it’s worth noting that by the age of 20 [Altman] had resisted two of the most powerful institutions – church and army, both. He is an atheist.”

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