The world is confusing. I know it is to me, and I would guess that you’re no different. We’re not stupid, either. I mean, we know things. We can spell and do long division. Imagine facing the world without any of that. You never went to school. You […]
People, living together, need rules. Period. I’m sure there are a couple of anarchists in the audience who would disagree, but I’m equally sure they would be unable to produce an example of an anarchic society that functioned for more than a short time. Religion is very good at providing rules. […]
In response to a comment by boywonder, I have composed 10 statements that sum up my beliefs and biases. In addition to this post, there will be a permanent link to this list on the sidebar.
1. There are no gods, demigods, angels, devils, fairies, ghosts, gnomes, imps, elves, demons, sprites, goblins, leprechauns, trolls, incubi, […]
Responsibility is frightening on any level. From individual responsibility for one’s own survival all the way up to our species’ responsibility for our home planet, it’s an enormous burden. In fact, if you thought about nothing but your responsibilities, on all levels, every waking minute of every day, you’d be hurtling toward a […]
As I mentioned in my last post, I believe that religion had an important role to play in the development of modern humans. It facilitated the transition from unaware animals to sentient, social beings. Religion happened for a reason (or several). I am fully aware that everything to follow is pure speculation. […]
