Monthly Archives: January 2013

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise! …January 30, 2013

Posted on 2013/01/30 by drenn1077

Have you, as an atheist, ever been subjected to Pascal’s wager? Any non-believer that has debated, or simply argued points with a believer, will sooner or later, be told that it is better to wager that god exists, covering the … Continue reading →

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Victims of the Juggernaut …

Posted on 2013/01/28 by drenn1077

Chugging right along, and gaining speed, an unstoppable juggernaut races toward certain oblivion. The brakes don’t seem to work. No effort seems to be made to apply them. Everyone appears to be running around with their hands in the air. … Continue reading →

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You Must Believe…To Believe. …. January 28, 2013

Posted on 2013/01/27 by drenn1077

Many a believer in the religion of Christianity has asserted that the Bible cannot be understood by the heathen at large. They claim that you must be in the spirit to be able to grasp the word of God. The … Continue reading →

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Spam, Spam, Spam

Posted on 2013/01/26 by drenn1077

Of late my site here has been hit by numerous messages containing multiple links. I presume these are entrepreneurs attempting to gain audience for whatever it is they are selling. Whenever I see them in my spam box I quickly … Continue reading →

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Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. January 23, 2013

Posted on 2013/01/23 by drenn1077

Although I prefer not to dwell on the past, I find that I often do. Our memories are not perfect pictures of moments in time as they fade with the passage. Yet, they are there, remnants picked up and then … Continue reading →

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I Has Powers! ….. January 21, 2013

Posted on 2013/01/20 by drenn1077

Suppose I told you the little fellow above has special powers? Well, he sure does! He can control the weather! Now, I have to admit that that is a large pill to swallow, and it will go down hard, but, … Continue reading →

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Morality Existed Long Before Religion January 17, 2013

Posted on 2013/01/17 by drenn1077

Many a theist claims that morality originated, emanates, from religion. My claim, and my claim is shared by many individuals, including many doing work with primates, is that morality came before religion. Religion came along and co-opted pre-existing moral perceptions. … Continue reading →

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America’s Shame…America’s Ball-and-Chain January 16, 2013

Posted on 2013/01/16 by drenn1077

We as a species measure the years in centuries. Presently we are over a decade into the twenty-first century. Even so, our past beleaguers us. Humanity has made great strides. Our technological wit has tamed rivers, floods, and many of … Continue reading →

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The Value of Life

Posted on 2013/01/13 by drenn1077

What is wrong with supporting the sanctity of life? Absolutely nothing! Life is a precious commodity despite the overpopulation of the earth. Presently, the planet earth is the only place where life is known to exist. If the scientists are … Continue reading →

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Accept or Reject, Not Believe … January 14, 2013

Posted on 2013/01/13 by drenn1077

Accept: 1.to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor: to accept a present; to accept a proposal. 2.to agree or consent to; accede to: to accept a treaty; to accept an apology. 3.to respond or answer affirmatively … Continue reading →

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