Morgan Matthew
29, Male
Dallas
United States
Profile Information:
- Your Religious Status
- Atheist
- About Me:
- How do you distinguish your washing machine or MP3 player from the crowds of other washing machines and MP3 players that perform as well at about the same price? Steve Jobs sure knew the answer: Good design.
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I started the site on Jan. 21, 2008
Hey guys Check out my Gear Bag that makes TA run :]
A new book with a working title: Religion; A guide to pissing on it, and avoiding pissing on those you love.
Don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.
Would you rather be a vampire or a werewolf?
Clearly a vampire. My interest goes back much much longer than this sudden teenybopper craze. But I don't like the idea of transforming in to a wolf... It sounds painful.
Will You Marry Me?
Why would I want to marry you? Actually I don't really see the point of marriage other than for tax purposes. If you love someone a ring doesn't make it more or less valid
Who would win in a fight: pirates or ninjas?
ninjas
What is your favorite flavor of particle in quantum physics? Mine is Charm ;)
Nice one, charmed quarks are quite interesting. My favorite flavor of quark is the strange, but I like the theoretical tachyon. It's implications are very controversial. - Age
- 25-30
- Why are you here?
- To make a social network for people with like views with a clear mind.
Mobile Version of the site
www.thinkatheist.com/m
Hey guys, since school has died down a little bit I have been able to do a little more thinking about how I became atheist. I would like to share my critical thinking moment with the rest of you so you can get to know me a bit more. Please feel free to share your own critical thinking moment that turned the tide or turned a light on for you.
I believe I was a junior in high school, and I was sitting in the psychology class with a teacher that, ironically, no one really respected. She happened to recommend a Web site that single handedly changed my life forever:
HowStuffWorks.com
I can honestly say that I learned more from this Web site than I did in my high school and college career combined. As I navigated around their Web site, I fell upon an article about nano technology.
nanotechnology.
I learned about atoms, and how they are truly the building blocks of life. This was the true turning point that caused me to ask critical questions about everything, even religion (which I did not grow up with). This led me to ask bigger questions; questions with simple answers were simply not good enough.
At this time I still did not know what atheism even was, or that I had been one my whole life. I kept pushing myself deeper into science and technology; the only logical conclusion, without even thinking about it, was that religion is the biggest lie that mankind has ever told.
However, after a lot studying and research, I can see how humans easily fall prey to not thinking for themselves; it is far simpler to just nod one’s head and agree than to turn a page and fearlessly ask questions.
Fear, as we all know, is a natural instinctive process. Because of this fear, people will never understand, nor take the time to understand, nor become willing to ever truly understand why they fear the things they fear. But science goes beyond this simple natural instinct; it is the willingness to go beyond the simple non-answer "because I said so!" This is where science says, "fuck you! I’m not willing to take your bullshit any more… and here are the reasons why!"
Science is the most beautiful tool humans have ever contrived on our planet, and it should be treated with respect and allowed to answer our most pressing questions! :]
And that is the evolution of how I became atheist! - The religion you left
- Was never a part of one
- Think Atheist Travel Network Couch Availability - Are you able to host anyone now?
- Coffee or a drink
- Skype username:
- uFxLabs
- http://www.twitter.com/thinkatheist
- How did you hear about Think Atheist?
- Founded it. :]
Kenneth Montville D.D.
Jan 16, 2011
Scott Jones
Dear Morgan,
I have a question concerning the "Tell Hitch Your Story" invitation. Will my letter to Christopher be posted on your site? I am hoping that it is not. Would you please let me know either way? Thanks.
Sincerely,
Scott
info@noneexist.com
Jan 25, 2011
Scott Jones
Jan 25, 2011
Scott Jones
Dear Morgan, ]
Thanks for answering my "Tell Hitch Your Story" question below. I appreciate it.
One last question. Can I send you a message that is not viewed by everyone?
Scott
Jan 26, 2011
Hope
Jan 29, 2011
BadHandshakers
Hey there,
I'm a new member and I thought I make a suggestion to improve the site communication wise. It would be a lot easier to look back at replies, messages, and comments, if you could check'em in your inbox, rather than having to check your emails. Thanks.
Mar 3, 2011
Tara
Mar 20, 2011
Scarlette Blues
Mar 22, 2011
Greg Dawes
Apr 29, 2011
Jason Lamar Sorensen
Thanks for the shout out! That's really cool of you. I usually expect someone that runs a site like this to be too busy to socialize with the common member lol.
I have a Cannondale Six 6. It's a great bike and it's my first road bike. I used to race BMX and then got into managing a team but it was starting to get too hard on my knees. So i started a Cycling club at my college and now we go on 3 to 4 rides a week and train for some Century rides in the area.
I had a post that didn't get any hits at all and I figured i would just ask you now. Is there any talk of getting a smartphone app for TA? I think it would be a cool addition and make it easier to instantly respond and post. Just a thought, and again thanks for the great site I look forward to seeing it progress.
May 5, 2011
Cynthia
May 14, 2011
Cynthia
May 14, 2011
Lyndi Rogers
May 24, 2011
Jack Frost
May 31, 2011
Leashya Padma-Munyon
Jun 13, 2011
Monica Salcedo (Monicks)
I love the new theme! Thank you!
Jun 15, 2011
Daniel
Jun 28, 2011
Daniel Agnone
Jul 1, 2011
Syd
Jul 6, 2011
Thumper
Jul 12, 2011
Michelle Rhea
Jul 13, 2011
Richard McMahan
I was also pleasantly surprised to hear of your considerations to the lives of the other animals on this planet. I have been a vegan for over 26 years now, and atheism played a large roll in my decision to do so.
My best to you,
and thanks again.
Richard
Jul 31, 2011
Alex Kyte
Thanks for making such a cool site! you rock!! =D
Aug 5, 2011
Richard E. Ochoa
Aug 13, 2011
Kerridwen
Sep 9, 2011
Skycomet the Fallen Angel
I love the new Think Atheist bookstore! But I do have a request! One of the most excellent books on the historicity of Jesus is "The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man" and I really hope you guys will add it to your store!
http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Shrinking-Son-Man-Tradition/dp/159...
Sep 14, 2011
Morticia
Morgan! It's been ages. :] How have you been?
Sep 16, 2011
Ashley C
Oct 2, 2011
Janis Klonowski
I came across Think Atheist on Stumble Upon. I saw so many of the added photos were posted by you. Hilarious. Thanks for making my late night at work more bearable.
ps. I have a HUGE folder of copy and paste pics. Thanks!
Oct 11, 2011
Janis Klonowski
I meant I copied and pasted them to a folder on my desktop for amusement on long work days. sorry! I hope this is okay?!
Oct 12, 2011
Marc Poulin
You rock.
Oct 21, 2011
Meghan McWilliams
Guess what I just got in the mail today, that I totally forgot about? A bracelet and it's now permanently on my wrist. Thank you!!
Oct 26, 2011
Dylan Anderson-Lee
Hello Morgan, is there any particular reason that there are only Hot Pink bracelets available in the shop currently?? I'd like to buy a black one. ;)
Oct 31, 2011
Chancy
Hi Morgan, just wanted to say thanks for creating this site! It's one of the most robust and well-designed sites I've ever seen!
Oct 31, 2011
Dylan Anderson-Lee
Thanks a bunch! Any idea when the black ones will be available again?
(Not trying to sound impatient or anything!! I swear 0:) ..)
Thanks again!
Oct 31, 2011
Thomas Lawson
How do I get my book listed in the store? It's just for Kindle now, but I'm releasing it is a print book later this month. Thx!
Nov 17, 2011
Simon Paynton
Yes, I agree with Chancy, I'm blown away with how well-designed and put together and managed the site is.
Nov 23, 2011
KaraC
Thanks for the friend request Morgan. My favourite quark flavour is beauty. I really am that shallow ;-)
Nov 30, 2011
Robert Karp
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR!!!!!!!!!! Hope it's a great day and great new year!!!!
Dec 17, 2011
Simon Paynton
Happy birthday Morgan, thanks for a great site, it's a runaway success
Dec 17, 2011
Jason
Happy B-day Morgan. Thank You for starting this website. It's my favorite.
Dec 17, 2011
Heiko Knipfelberg
Happy Birthday!!!
Dec 17, 2011
Greg Gorey
I hope it was a good bday for you buddy.
Cheers!
Greg
Dec 17, 2011
Boatman
Happy Birthday Sir. I hope that being one year older doesn't mean that your excellent work here will in any way diminish. Thanks for running one of my favourite sites on the Internet! In the words of my ancestors "míle buíochas!!!"
Dec 17, 2011
Ed
So now that you're of legal drinking age what is the birthday beverage of choice?
Dec 17, 2011
Cesar
Feliz Cumpleanos!!!
Bon Anniversaire!!!!
Happy birthday!!!!
Dec 17, 2011
Don Leonard
Happy Birthday! Thank You for the best site on the internet!
Dec 17, 2011
Kelsey
I've only been on here for a day, but I can already feel the love and compassion everyone on here shares. It's amazing. =]
Feb 9, 2012
Keith Murphy
Hey Morgan,
Just an idea, do you think Think Atheist could do with an "Articles" section for the site? So members can discuss news articles related to religion and or atheism.
Feb 10, 2012
C Elaine Clark
I enjoy your comments <3
Mar 9, 2012