"Although my life is full of chaos and I am constantly busy, I make it a point to continue to learn about the world. Everything, not "just" religions, but to learn "also" about religions. Lately I've been studying Buddhism,…"
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Poll: Do You Believe in Socialism?
Started this discussion. Last reply by JC Hamner May 30, 2011. 42 Replies 0 Likes
Lately, I've been realizing I'm a rare specimen among the atheist community... I'm against socialism. There, I said it. And no, I will not meet you at the swing set after school. I've spoken with a…Continue
I Just Need to Know, Why are YOU here?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mo Trauen Jan 5, 2011. 49 Replies 0 Likes
For the better part of my life, I've realized I was an atheist. I didn't know the term, but I always knew I didn't believe in god, or the idiocy I read in the bible. Now, I don't know about the…Continue
'Crossing yourself'
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christopher McGuire Jun 27, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I just noticed something, and it kind of makes me wonder... I know I have a long neck and whatnot, but it still seems that this idea of 'crossing yourself' ends up forming an upside-down cross on…Continue
Is School Out for Most Atheists?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Belle Rose Jan 21. 61 Replies 1 Like
I know what led me here, and I also know that my original premise was faulty. I came here (atheism) straight out of Christianity. I hadn't, at that point, read any other religious texts. I just went…Continue
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Simon Paynton replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"The thing is with altruism is, it works ("with social selection against cheaters") at least on a small scale. "We do right for love of self" to paraphrase a Buddhist. But on a large scale, this individual effect can…"
Pope Beanie replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"That looks like a pretty good article, thank you. It starts out with the paragraph, below.
Perhaps altruism is a realistic goal that can be encultured, even if it's not genetically instantiated... as long as it doesn't get too Borgy!
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Emperor Milos replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"Hahaha! That actually made me laugh out loud. Bravo, sir. You have done something rare.
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Simon Paynton replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"Pope Beanie - have you seen this article? Two Key Steps in the Evolution of Human Cooperation - Michael Tomasello, Alicia P. Melis, Claudio Tennie, Emily Wyman, and Esther Herrmann. I found it excellent, and it gives an account of the…"
Pope Beanie replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"I'm interested in the cultural processes that lead people to believe in dogmas and authority, and I'm most interested in why people consciously choose specific dogmas and authorities over others. The success of L. Ron Hubbard's…"
SteveInCO replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"Religion is an interesting phenomenon, when you step outside of it and study how it affects people.
I've personally found some critical study of the bible to be interesting.
As far as value of studying other religions. Is the point to see…"
Dennis Augustine replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"Religion is one of the most powerful forces in our world and may well contribute a world war if left unchecked. To stay ignorant of it is... ignorant. No, you don't have to be an expert but to say it doesn't matter is stupid."
Sheri S replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"I agree that you don't need to have a thorough understanding of other religions to know what you believe. Belief is personal. The only duty you have to your belief is to seek out evidence for the validity of what you believe.
Just like your…"
Sheri S replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"Lol. Love ' my mind isn't so open that my brain falls out'. What an apt descriptor for those who are so easily sucked into believing something. Thanks for the great figurative language. Hope you don't mind if I use your phrase…"
Simon Paynton replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"kk - right now we have nothing that is anywhere near as effective as praying to Jesus. It would be good if we could put something in place to do that job. What it might look like, I've got no idea. "
Kir Komrik replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"Hey,
Well, I like your approach of trying to understand what the most efficient and effective path is based on observations of nature and culture. I think my own bias here has more to do with whether it is controlled experiment or…"
Lewal replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"What parts of it are crap and why? This is why we should know what we're talking about."
Ed replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"A life without religion, or it's study, is certainly something that has it's merit. One almost needs to be a recluse in the backwoods to completely avoid the daily interactions that has religion at it's roots. Such is the fate of we…"
Simon Paynton replied to Christopher McGuire's discussion 'Is School Out for Most Atheists?'"""who cares" what the actual mechanism is" - actually, this is a very important point. This is very interesting and just what we need to know about. We need to observe what is happening in the field; in nature. "
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- I left religion because it's all horseshit. I never really did believe the stories I was told as a child, I was always waiting for the Santa-esque punchline to come. When it didn't, I realized I had rational superiority over all those idiots at the church. And all the free fucking Sunday Morning doughnuts in the world weren't gonna change MY mind.
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Have you heard? We are not alone!
Posted on March 5, 2011 at 5:00pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I don't know what to say about this, it's just too big... just read this:
http://journalofcosmology.com/Life100.html
Journal of Cosmology, 2011, Vol 13,
JournalofCosmology.com March, 2011…
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- At 10:37pm on January 27, 2011,
Skycomet the Fallen Angel said… - TAG.
YOU'RE IT.
Go here when you have a moment. This is silly and just for fun. Don't forget to tag three other people and post this message on their profile pages, too.
http://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/tagyoure-it-just-for-fun
- At 6:24pm on January 5, 2011, Skycomet the Fallen Angel said…
- Good... I'm a fallen angel because I think I like the accusation from fundies that I am a satanist. lmao! If I'm going to be from the devil I am going to be as damned as I can be! [Hence the fallen angel thing] lol. Anyhow... how have you been?
- At 8:53pm on December 30, 2010,
Becky Glynn said… - OK - I am a dumbass! I just realized what your last name is...some days, I just don't know about me!
- At 4:24pm on December 30, 2010, Becky Glynn said…
Hi Maggie! What and why Maggie? You are right about being careful...I drive with adrenaline pumping through my body a lot of the time. I am really considering taking the anti religious stickers off because I am getting too old to kick someone's ass anymore...but I would probably find a way to fuck them up!
Peace,
Becky
- At 8:41pm on October 22, 2010, Skycomet the Fallen Angel said…
- My newest video... thought you would like it. ^_^
- At 3:38pm on September 14, 2010,
Atheist Fry said… - Hello, Christopher McGuire.
- At 12:29am on July 26, 2010, Atheist Fry said…
- Comic Sans *blows brains out*
- At 6:57pm on June 28, 2010,
brant feivou said… - thanks for the b-day greeting!
- At 11:56pm on June 24, 2010,
Keith Johnston said… - Thanks for helping me out with those articles. I'll take a little to to read and absorb them before I comment.
Your a star.. Cheers!
- At 2:22pm on May 26, 2010, Skycomet the Fallen Angel said…
- Thanks I think I'm definitely become a caustic, cold-hearted, hell-bound bitch.... it's official... you corrupted me. lol ^_^
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