This is an off the cuff piece of writing but I believe I hold some validity based on experience. I may not reference psychological texts such as the DSM-II, but the sentiment persists and is as real as the tendencies of the general population. “Tolerance”. A word used with exhaustion[…]
In a recent conversation I found myself trying to determine what “belief” is. While the definition is natural to my atheistic sensibilities, I think one is confused or, uses interchangeably, ‘belief’ and ‘Belief’ (with an uppercase ‘B’). Demonstrably, one has suggested that belief is a lacking of empirical data to[…]
On one hand, the likes of Philip Mudd, CNN’s counterterrorism analyst, believes religion has little to no role to play in the terrorism of groups like ISIS. He would simply dismiss these extremists as thugs and bandits. On the other hand, harsh critics like Sam Harris, take their cue from[…]
In some ways, it’s futile to discuss what ISIS destroyed, who they killed, and all the other atrocities carried out by their extremist branch. These actions are only symptomatic. I’m not saying that they should be ignored; symptoms are mostly prime reflections of causal factors. I do however find it[…]
I have to address this tumult that makes itself known whenever atheism is mentioned. For five years, I’ve had some low lows and some high highs. Atheism had the least to do with it among all factors. Though, without doubt, atheism has become synonymous with my personal brand, and I’m[…]
I’m asked “How’s that book?”. I’m carrying Chris Hedges’, ‘When Atheism Becomes Religion’. Two days before, I was told that books on that subject are really just arguing semantics. My reply to the question, “I only read the first few pages. He seems to agree with me on some main[…]
The Bible claims that women who bear female children remain unclean for fourteen days (less days if it were a male, mind you). I’m also in awe by the verse that labels me an “abomination”. In childhood, I was made to recite unintelligible statements whilst rocking back and forth in[…]
Atheism is the lack of belief in god(s). As many have pointed out, it’s not the denial of the existence of god(s). The latter definition implies god(s) exists and atheists actively deny this apparent fact. Atheists simply lack belief or have no belief. Now, it’s important to understand that[…]
“I am worried that this will turn out cheesy. But I promised myself I would post it, no matter what. Why? I am doing this blog mostly for myself. I got something to say about atheism or maybe something to repeat. I am an atheist – if that isn’t clear so far. But I hate[…]