So I definitely have opinions, although it wasn't until a couple years ago that I could actually back up all my thinking.

I come from a math family - both parents are mathematicians - and so naturally this is what I'm studying in college (Oregon State University). For those who haven't been exposed to it, math is alot like philosophy: ideas are postulated, definitions are presented, then logical conclusions are drawn. This way of thinking trickled down to all areas of my life. Logic, and an almost axiomatic way of viewing the world became the cornerstone of my existence!

It shouldn't be surprising that the first thing out the window was my religion. I grew up Catholic and man, talk about nonsense. It's funny, I still owe most of my morals to my Cathoic upbringing - but the difference is that now I'm liberated from any garbage dogmas. Who is to say that I can't find reasons to be a good person without believing in a fairy tale?

I'm sure I'll get into all that religion/ethics stuff later, so I'll wrap this up by throwing out a few things about myself!

Name: Peter Mart
Location: Corvallis/Portland, Oregon
Interests: sports: tennis, basketball (go Blazers!), hiking, backpacking, traveling
Music: I love rock, but I'm kinda all over the place. I actually play bass for a band called Honest to Empire. Check us out!
Favorite Authors: Michael Crichton, Nick Hornby, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens

Anyhow, that's enough for my brief introduction. I really look forward to contributing to this online community! WOOOOOO!!!

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Comment by a7 on December 1, 2009 at 9:09pm
ill said it once and ill say it again, welcome from glasgow scotland. Its late here and Isam goinbg to bed, very stoned. good sounds

Dont talk man, PUFF
Comment by Doug Reardon on December 1, 2009 at 9:15pm
For some, being straight is an altered state of consciousness.
Comment by Gaytor on December 1, 2009 at 10:05pm
Your description of math makes it sound like it should be considered a language. I took Archaeology as a quantitative skill in college. I don't speak higher math.
Comment by Brandon Johnson on December 1, 2009 at 10:07pm
Peter! What's up man? haha nice to see you around these parts! It can be stifling at times not having an outlet of like-minds to connect with. That's why I joined too.

I kind of started off in the same way... with my own doubts... then I became obsessed with finding out the truth... and eventually relieved and satisfied after years of asking questions. I've been comfortably atheist for a few years now and it notably one of the most liberating realizations of my life.
Comment by Peter Mart on December 1, 2009 at 10:35pm
Brandon! Yeah, good to see ya around too. I ran a search for people in Portland to see if I knew anyone on here, and lo and behold I run into you.

Actually growing up, I distinctly remember you being Catholic as well. We must have had totally similar experiences. Haha, and I know what you mean about being obsessed...
Comment by Nelson on December 2, 2009 at 1:02am
welcome Peter! glad to have you among us. hope to see you around frequently.
Comment by Dave G on December 2, 2009 at 1:35am
Heya Peter, welcome to the site!

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