Atheism & Recklessness

I have recently been pondering on a question that occurred to me the other day when I was in hospital. Are atheist more or less likely to participate in reckless behavior.

The reason I ask is because I know I've participated in a lot more 'risky' behavior than some of my religious friends. And I mean every type of recklessness, from 'Jackass' like stunt activities, sexual behavior, drug experimentation, etc. (To clarify I don't mean these apply to myself). And also just being more willing to participate in certain activities, like going out instead of staying in and watching a film, the simple things!

Personally, I know I have been a lot more willing to participate in 'risky' behavior since I know I am only here once, and I'm damn sure when I'm lying on my death bed, I won't be wishing I had done this or that, even if sometimes it's to my own demise (I'm currently typing with one hand as I broke my hand last week and have fractured/broken 15 bones in total).

Along with your opinions, I'd love to hear some of the 'crazier' stories you've got!

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Permalink Reply by Doug Reardon on March 28, 2013 at 4:26pm

Me, my wife, and my 22 year old son are all atheist, and we tend to be a rather cautious lot.

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Permalink Reply by Jorita on March 28, 2013 at 5:24pm

I like adventure and have done jumping of a bridge and have done a survival hike or two,loving the outdoors, but no not what you are talking about, my son is hyperactive and sounds more like you, loves to do crazy things, skateboarding , BMX,Jumping of the roof with arms pulled into their chest, my best when they got the recipe for fake blood, lloked like something from a horror movie, catching snakes on the farm , two pet scorpians, and one ugly spider called Betsie for a pet.

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Permalink Reply by Jorita on March 28, 2013 at 5:26pm

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Permalink Reply by Jorita on March 28, 2013 at 5:27pm

This is what Betsie looks like

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Permalink Reply by Strega on March 28, 2013 at 6:17pm

Just a personal opinion, Jorita, but I think Betsy would look a lot nicer if she was flatter :)

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Permalink Reply by Jorita on March 29, 2013 at 3:06am

She would escape and my daughter would catch her and they bite like hell they also eat cheese grillers. Only two years after Betsie passing away did I find out that there was Betsie the first, 2nd and 3rd. They get to about the size of your hand and are realy fast, but so UGLY!

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Permalink Reply by Tex on March 29, 2013 at 8:35pm

Very Kool spider, do you know what kind it is?

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Permalink Reply by Tex on March 29, 2013 at 8:36pm

I just saw the answer below, thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Dr.Grixis on March 29, 2013 at 5:54am

Actually, that is a Solifuge, and while it is a member of the Arachnid family, it is not a true Spider.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solifugae

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Permalink Reply by Jorita on March 29, 2013 at 10:37am

More related to the scorpion from what I have read, have them all the time in summer and scorpions small pinchers and large, our hospital stocks anti venom for them as a people get stung on a regular basis,

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Permalink Reply by Dr.Grixis on March 29, 2013 at 10:59am

Exactly, both Solifugae and Scorpion(e)s are members of the Dromopoda family of Arachnids.

I got stung twice by a Scorpion from a friend of mine, once for a dare, once accidental, both were not pleasant and that scorpion was about the least dangerous/venomous scorpion.

Truly remarkable and wonderful animals, albeit a bit of an acquired taste I guess.

Thanks for feeding the nerd in me!