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Category: Reason
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As an atheist I thought everything was on the table for discussion. Many theists consider the subject of religion as being separate and off the discussion table unless, of course, everything you write or say is in complete agreement with established belief. Now I find there are many other topics which are off the table,…
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I used to call myself a feminist. I can no longer. It was really ridiculous to ever think a man could be a feminist. Any man who calls himself a feminist should be neutered. Barbera Walker author of “Man Made God” has asserted that for a man to be called a feminist he must support…
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Recently I posted the following on my Facebook timeline: “It seems to me that a lot of people have the meaning of tolerance and the meaning of acceptance confused. I tolerate quite a bit, but I do not accept all of those things I tolerate as being moral or right and neither will I adopt…
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There is an often said phrase that well meaning people deliver to those who suffer tragedies or disappointments: “Everything happens for a reason.” Thankfully, this phrase is absolutely false. A tornado takes out a suburban neighborhood. Every house is destroyed but one. Many die. Try telling the distraught why their families had to be eliminated…
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Good grief! Is it possible that determinism is a correct viewpoint? Is it possible that there is no free will? Perspectives, vantage points of viewing things, can change one’s opinion. The question I found troubling is: How can you make a decision that is not derived from those components which make you, you? How can…
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There are many people who claim that they are outspoken, straightforward, to-the- point, or frank. They are proud of this habit of speaking without any notion of civility. If someone is hurt all the better as sometimes, it is asserted, the truth is painful. These apathetic individuals, lacking tact and manners, in their final hours…
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Consider a universe which arose from nothing. The catalyst for such an event can only be speculated upon as there were no witnesses. There would be many who would insert a god as a catalyst, others who might guess it spontaneous or caused by something unknown. There is no proof of any nature to substantiate…
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Optimism: 1. a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. 2. the belief that good ultimately predominates over evil in the world. 3. the belief that goodness pervades reality. 4. the doctrine that the existing world is the best of all…
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This issue is never settled. It never will be completely settled unless the education level becomes greater. The question in the title: “Aren’t you glad you weren’t aborted?” is asked in many pro-life pleadings. The answer is, of course, everyone is glad to be something rather than be nothing. Turning the question around a little…
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The alpha male or female rules. Since time began there have been those who were “born” to lead. Whether for good or ill these individuals have directed the course of their social groups. Be it wolves or elephants or any social animal, including humans, there have always been those who were in charge, those who…
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