Believing Bullshit published in the US

I had not realized that Believing Bulshit is already out in the US. The amazon.com page is here.

Someone left a flattering review with a "but" which is possibly fair enough.

Here's the blurb:

Wacky belief systems abound. Members of the Heavens Gate suicide cult believed they were taking a ride to heaven on board a UFO. Muslim suicide bombers expect to be greeted after death by 72 virgins. And many fundamentalist Christians insist the entire universe is just 6,000 years old. Of course its not only cults and religions that promote bizarre beliefs significant numbers of people believe that aliens built the pyramids. How do such preposterous views succeed in entrenching themselves in the minds of sane, intelligent, educated people and turn them into the willing slaves of claptrap? Believing Bullshit is a witty and insightful critique that will help immunize readers against the wiles of cultists, religious and political zealots, conspiracy theorists, and various other nutcases by clearly setting out the tricks of the trade by which such insidious belief systems are created and sustained.

Live Plantinga lectures

This will be worth hearing. Live broadcast lectures. Go here.

2011 Lecture Series
May 10th and 12th at 7:00 PM
Western Washington University, Arntzen Hall 100
Bellingham, Washington
Guest Lecturer Alvin Plantinga
Free Admission

Map and Directions

The Bellingham Lectures in Philosophy and Religion (BLPR) are designed to facilitate informed, articulate thinking and civil conversation regarding the Big Questions present in philosophy, religion and science.

Sponsored by Western Washington University and the John Templeton Foundation, the BLPR is bringing together academics, students, religious leaders and community members to create an open and inspiring atmosphere in which to inspiring atmosphere in which to discuss topics such as God, Character and Free Will.
This year, our distinguished guest lecturer is Alvin Plantinga, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame.

Plantinga has chosen two themes for his lectures:

May 10th: “God and Evolution: Where the Conflict Really Lies”
May 12th: “Does Science Show That Miracles Can’t Happen”

We invite you to join us for these discussions either in person, on the campus of Western Washington University, or by participating in our live lecture stream May 10th and 12th.