I still use Myspace but it's only purpose is to participate in a group on there called Myspace Deists. Don't let the name fool ya, it's got a good collection of people that were Deists at one time but have slowly become Atheists.



I still participate in discussions there and there are a few new members that don't exactly enjoy the presence of so many non-believers.



So, the point here is that earlier tonight I responded to a statement made by one of the deists there that… Continue

I'm not an expert in anything. I do, however, know a little about a lot of things.



What does that mean, and am I only trying to boost my ego? Or is there another reason why I'm sharing this information?



I love science, I always have. Since I was a child sitting in the bushes, peaking underneath rocks and observing the various insects scurrying about. Ants, worms, snails, rollypolly, spiders, bees. That was my first love. That is called Entomology.



Then, my dad… Continue

When we debate believers, what is the goal?



Proving to the other side that god doesn't exist? Proving that creationism is silly? Proving that morals are independent of religion? Proving that religion is bad for humanity?



What about proselytizing? Is that what atheists are doing as well? Trying to sell non-belief to believers?



I have a problem with doing this. Meaning, while it's fine to debate believers, I don't think we should be trying to convert believers. At… Continue

A hearing has been set for the Defendant's Motion to Dismiss in the American Atheists v Kentucky Office of Homeland Security lawsuit:



http://www.atheists.org/upload/aavky.pdf



I am one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.



The hearing is this coming Monday, June 1, 2009 at 10:00 am. (Eastern Time) in the Franklin County Courthouse, 218 St. Clair St., Frankfort, Ky. 40601. The judge is Hon. Thomas D. Wingate.,… Continue

Supernaturalism is like a rolodex full of blank cards.



What is supernaturalism? It's the full encompass of all things that people believe but are not true or not proven to be even plausible. That would include things like tarot cards, numerology, astrology, crystals, spells, ghosts, spirits, souls, and every deity that has been given a name in history.



What does plausible mean? I use it to mean a balance between the likelyhood of something being true and untrue. Or to… Continue