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Asimov-esque human laws?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Lark Nov 15, 2011. 2 Replies

 I was thinking about Asimov's 3 robot laws the other day and I feel like there needs to be a simple yet powerful list like this for humanity that if everyone followed would lead to the most ideal…Continue

JK Rowling quote

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ayushi Singh Oct 1, 2011. 16 Replies

 In her interview with Oprah, and in response to what she thinks of the religious criticism of her use of magic in her books, JK Rowling paraphrases the following quote: "'in magic man has to rely on…Continue

Coming out to family

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nicole Bales Oct 1, 2011. 1 Reply

I'm sure there are probably endless discussions about this, but I wanted to start a new thread focused on whether or not I should come out to my family, and when.  I am a current college student, so…Continue

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Religion is like having a classroom

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Lisa Lark replied to Physeter's discussion 'Seeking'
"Thanks for the reply. As I said before, going abroad gave me the closure and confidence in being atheist, but I also had moments of doubt as you describe, probably during my senior year, the months leading up to my year abroad.  I often said…"
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Richard Dawkins Interviews Ricky Gervais about Religion (November 14, 2012)

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Lisa Lark replied to Physeter's discussion 'Seeking'
"I don't know exactly what it was that triggered your change of mind about religion, and what I have to say may not be relevant to your life, but I identify greatly with the idea of going abroad providing clarity. I was raised in the…"
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Lisa Lark replied to kOrsan's discussion 'Marriage'
"I think about marriage a lot as well, and usually come to most of the same conclusions as you have.  I don't like the idea of marriage and though I do hope to find the kind of partner that is worthy of getting married, I don't care if…"
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Lisa Lark commented on Steve Hayes's blog post 'My Coversation with a Christian about Christianity, Origin of Life, Dinosaurs, Evolution, and Morality'
"Reading many of his responses had my stomach churning.  I am disgusted and horrified by this guy. It's moments like these, aka any time I ever hear anything a theist says, that I think back to the 'terrifying' future of thought…"
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Lisa Lark replied to wilber munyaneza's discussion 'To pray or not to.'
"not to mention that some may go based on the financial aid offered to them by a xtian school..."
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If i believe neither

Dec 31, 2011
Leigh Anna Spivy commented on Lisa Lark's blog post 'What makes religion stick around in a world that should have grown out of it long ago?'
"Dont forget the pressure of living under a theocracy and the power that can come with it. Even the USA, who claims a separation between church and state, have yet to eliminate religious bias from school system, politics, etc. Why? Because Religion…"
Dec 30, 2011
Ron V commented on Lisa Lark's blog post 'What makes religion stick around in a world that should have grown out of it long ago?'
"You raise many issues: 1) Origins of religion 2) Evolution/perpetuation of religion in general 3) Religiosity and education 4) Religion and morality 5) Evolution/perpetuation of Christianity   And I offer an alternative conclusion: Fear,…"
Dec 30, 2011
Ron V commented on Lisa Lark's blog post 'What makes religion stick around in a world that should have grown out of it long ago?'
"Have you read The Religion Virus, Breaking the Spell, or The Believing Brain? (I have only read The Religion Virus and about half of Breaking the Spell, and The Believing Brain is on my list, but I think these address this question as well)"
Dec 30, 2011
Abraham Roloff commented on Lisa Lark's blog post 'What makes religion stick around in a world that should have grown out of it long ago?'
"t's even more complicated than the psychological problem of fear and the issue of ignorance. Our biology is actually working against us too. Our brains are set to a default of disassociating mind and body. Plus a few other biological…"
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Bob MacVay commented on Lisa Lark's blog post 'What makes religion stick around in a world that should have grown out of it long ago?'
"Well done Lisa.I believe your post is right on target."
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Unseen commented on Lisa Lark's blog post 'What makes religion stick around in a world that should have grown out of it long ago?'
"Oh, wow. You really haven't caught on that religion will always be with us."
Dec 29, 2011

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I was raised christian, but by the end of high school there had been a slow but strong realization that I didn't believe. By the time I got to college, I was 100% atheist, and it has been soo liberating and amazing.
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As a newer atheist, I am obsessed with reading up on atheism, watching interviews on youtube, and hearing other people's stories about their path to atheism.
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None of it makes any sense....there was always something deep down that told me something was wrong. When I was young, I thought these were 'bad' thoughts and temptations I needed to avoid so I could be a better christian and a better person, but as I moved from teenager to adult I quickly realized that the unsettling feeling I always had was because it is all B.S>
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What makes religion stick around in a world that should have grown out of it long ago?

Posted on December 29, 2011 at 2:06am 8 Comments

What makes religion stick around in a world that should have grown out of it long ago?

Fear:

                People fear death, people fear opposing their friends and family, and people fear being alone and having to fend for themselves in such a big, bad world.  Religion exists because in a time with very little explanation for why things were the way they were, people began making up stories to try to explain it all.  As human knowledge and scientific discoveries began…

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My Journey to Atheism, and a view into a 'good' church experience

Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:00pm 2 Comments

I am a 21-year-old college student, and I have been atheist for about 4-5 years now.  I was raised christian, going to a presbyterian church from the time I was born until now (my mom often makes me go when I'm home for breaks...especially around christmas).  Church was a big part of my life every week, and my mom was even one of the sunday school teachers.  Many people become atheist because they had a bad experience with an overbearing, boring, or just plain rediculous church.  I, however,…

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At 3:44pm on September 29, 2011, Ayushi Singh said…

hey lisa :) thanks for the request!

At 3:43pm on September 23, 2011, Monica Salcedo (Monicks) said…

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