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Reasons for my Atheism … A Continuing Story… July 31, 2016

2016/07/31

At a young age I prayed, to what god I know not… I do know it was a better god than commonly depicted in both the Old and New Testaments of the bible. Why, that god of the christian bible was nothing, weak and impotent, compared to the one I held in high esteem… indeed, my god was the only god and their god one of the imagination. My god was kind and would never destroy its creation. It would never encourage war or violence. Even in its actions a gentle approach, painless in fact, was always the rule.

Then a “friend”, though I really doubt that now, introduced me to the christian god and for a while I felt that was who I had previously prayed at night, every night, as I lay on my pillow. A prayer to keep everyone safe and alive forever.

The prayers failed of course, never transpiring, and now I have only memories of those I prayed for life, but now dead, dead, dead.

I was reintroduced to the fairy tale while serving in the United States Navy. Lonely, I sought company, this was my weakness I admit, but one the religious preyed upon with relish. This was a charismatic group, the rage at the time – mid 70s. Pentecostal in design, they believed dogs and cats were vessels held by demons… the devil was looking around every tree, and sitting on every stump. They believed that our government was out to get them… quite odd, as the group was led by the wife of a Master Chief of the Navy on the nearby base. Needless to say, after a while all I wanted was to flee. My usual common sense mind, as well as my science oriented background, was in constant conflict with the fantasies presented there.

Although I retained belief for quite a while, it faded by 1983, or 1984… I have a clear record of stating there were no gods by 1984.

Now I am quite aware of the origins of the christian bible (not capitalized on purpose). It is a mass of separate stories forced together in a book, stories which tend, if you look closely, to contradict each other. Stories selected by a group of barbarians long after the supposed events took place. Stories that also, mysteriously, marked the end of god’s miracles… seems he isn’t working any more… must be retired. Anyway, god seemed so schizophrenic, that is if the god of the old Testament was the same as the new. Through reading many books it was clear that the main characters were taken from previous folklore. Jesus never walked on this earth.

I see nothing in other religious circles that would indicate that their god exists any more than that of the christian one. Many of these other religions are simply different arrangements of the same material, with added pieces to make it separate… like Islam. Not a one of these other belief systems can prove any god exists. The results they all receive from their fervent prayers are no more than one might get after praying to a jug of milk, a stone edifice, or select your image.

Lost many a christian friend when I cast faith aside. Lost more friends when I openly broadcast my atheism. Lost many atheist friends when I would not cooperate in the adoption of other ideologies. Yes, atheists have ideologies, unfounded beliefs which develop among groups of people. To be an atheist free of unfounded beliefs requires a solitary existence. I had thought previously that care could be taken to avoid the adoption of unfounded beliefs while building an atheist group. This was simply part of the idealism which has plagued me over the years. You see, I had up till lately, felt that people could be free, moral, without ties to unfounded belief while building a group. I admit now this was simply the idealism, recently deceased, that clouded the reality. I see now why atheism hasn’t spread far and wide, and never will spread throughout. The only true atheists do not belong to any group. A bold statement, yes, but I think true. It simply isn’t possible for humans to form in groups without developing or adopting some false thought. Humans are a social animal, that is true. They seek the companionship of groups of like-minded people. Groups develop group think. Atheists cannot exist in groups. Unlike religious minded people, who are happy believing non-sensible things, atheists cannot remain atheists in a group and therefore will never be able to rule the earth. Main line faiths today may fade and disappear, but they will only be replaced with faiths that claim no faith… these secular faiths which exist now… like humanism.

I found many assumptions are made about atheists. It is assumed that you will be totally liberal and that covers a number of assumptions. If you do not accept every single progressive suggestion you are dismissed as close-minded. “Open-minded” is used as club to enforce compliance.

So I stand apart. An army of one… watching a world of humans racing towards oblivion. I do not know where it will end, only that someday it will. I will watch and take note.
No To Special Entitlements… July 30, 2016

2016/07/30

Equality, as in equality before the law, equality of opportunity.

Human rights, the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are considered to be entitled, often held to include the rights to life, liberty, equality, and a fair trial, freedom from slavery and torture, and freedom of thought and expression. (From the Free Dictionary)

Initially it must be stated that total equality is impossible. What one person is capable of another may not be capable at all.

Equality before the law and equality of opportunity is possible. Fair treatment is a necessary component of both.

In the United States equality is guaranteed by the Constitution. Since the Constitution was written various additional guarantees have been written into law. Equal rights for all persons regardless of sex or race are guaranteed.

Therefore, since everyone is now considered equal under the law and have equal opportunity, anyone that continues to work for rights in addition to those already present are not pursuing equal rights. They are pursuing additional rights and privileges above other groups. They are seeking special advantage.

As a good citizen I support human rights as in equality before the law and equality of opportunity. I do not support special rights for the multitude of people who desire to separate themselves into special groups. I do not support special rights that would lead to the subversion of society. I do not support special advantages for those groups that think they are disenfranchised. I do not support reparations. I do not support special laws that restrict free speech. In short, I do not support laws that will lead to the disintegration of society.
The Narrative is All That Matters… To Hell With the Future…July 24, 2016

2016/07/24

The media and the politically correct are manipulating public opinion and forcing societal change without regard to whether it is positive or negative.

One aspect is conservative the other very liberal. A tug of war is present in society.

The conservative is very pro-business and religion. The liberal is pro-minority, any minority, and anti-white male.

The conservative want to take us back to the dark ages. The liberal want to take us… too far the other way.

The liberal narrative is that white males are racist, the police are targeting blacks, that women are presently being oppressed by rich white males, and that Republicans are ignorant white males.

The conservative narrative is that this is a Christian country and the founders meant it to be, the democrats want to take away guns, Christians should be in charge of the country and atheists should never be in public office, that churches should be able to tell people how to vote, that liberals and atheists are immoral, and that Democrats are stupid.

Liberal media promotes liberal narratives, conservative media promotes conservative narratives.

Neither one is the purveyor of pure truth.

It would be disastrous to have either side totally in charge.

Conservatives would have everyone convert to Christianity. Atheism would be outlawed. Church attendance would be obligatory. To speak against religion would carry heavy fines, prison sentences, and most likely, for blasphemy: death. War would be an ever present issue.

The liberals would have only women in charge. Men would be reduced to second class status, with white males the lowest. Money would be poured heavily into women’s health and issues exclusively. No one would be able to criticize gender orientation, race, or any current SJW concern. Men’s education would be attenuated, women’s expanded… sports scholarships, in short supply for men since Title IX, will be eliminated. There would be women only clubs, businesses, taxis, and other spaces. Women’s objectification would be forbidden, men’s objectification, never an issue for these SJWs, would continue. Gender orientation will be attacked feverishly with the object of eliminating it. Family will be a thing of the past.

Keep in mind that these scenarios are based on extreme left and extreme right groups being in charge. I do not believe they are exaggerations for these groups.
Does Toleration = Acceptance? Does It Have To?

2016/07/24
A topic that has been explored before. Additional thoughts…

Acceptance, though desirable, may not be possible for all groups seeking it. Toleration is more accepted by groups possessing sets of perspectives that are incompatible with other groups. Laws can be enforced to instill toleration but no law that attempts to force acceptance can be enforced. To suggest that laws can force acceptance is to suggest mind control. That is not yet possible and never will be acceptable.

Programming the population through what is termed “education” but is in reality “mind-washing” is to seek the destruction of what are considered by the “progressive elite” unpalatable groups.

Many decry homogenous groups like the Japanese as xenophobic. They criticize such populations, stating that a lack of diversity stagnates innovation. (Japan being a hotbed of innovation) On the other hand, in the name of “social justice”, the destruction of diversity by forcing acceptance of every group no matter how outlandish, thereby creating a homogeneity, is labeled goal worthy.

“Progressive” groups (in quotes because these groups are self-labeled progressive and there are no standards by which progressive change can be identified) desire an impossible idealistic society in which all differences, no matter how they effect society, are acceptable. If family units are destroyed and become only a quaint object of the past it is of no concern to these SJWs (self-labeled “social justice warriors”). If sexual promiscuity leads to a hedonistic society no thought is given to the fact that people will stop working, stop learning, stop producing. Starvation and extinction is not even remotely on these self-proclaimed progressive’s mind.

Change has always been promoted as good. However, what if the family unit, that of a man and woman with children, was the epitome of the results of change? What if that traditional family unit was the peak of development and to change it was to decrease progress rather than to enhance it? Two parents, a mother and father, seeing to it that offspring were provided for and protected as well as encouraged. What if to change it meant a decline into extinction?

Conclusions:
- Change may or may not be advantageous and there is no way to ascertain whether that change is beneficial or detrimental until the damage or non-damage has occurred. There are simply too many nuances.
- Toleration is possible and enforceable. Acceptance is unenforceable. There will always be disputes and disagreements.
- SJWs and other self-proclaimed progressives are on an ego trip believing that they know what is best for all and are willing to enact laws and force acceptance in an effort to enact their version of what an ideal society should be. They use public schools and media in an effort to alter society to their will. In the end it is they that become the catalyst for hate and societal unrest.
- Diversity may lead to a decline of innovation and productivity rather than the increase sought.
- No one has the right to delineate or force the adoption of parameters that a homogenous group must conform to.
- The word “progressive” used as a noun, is nebulous, undefined, and impossible to apply. What is progressive and what is not is debatable and cannot be determined before enacted.
A Flawed Organism … July 17, 2016

2016/07/17

Right behavior and wrong behavior…

Right behavior and wrong behavior can only be defined in accordance to a set of moral standards. Moral standards vary from one individual to another. Behavior parameters can only be derived from one’s own set of standards. Keep this in mind.

Humans have the capacity to develop right and wrong reactions to situations. Most humans are aware of the right reaction to different issues.

Inherent flaws within humans, like greed and selfishness frequently result in the wrong behavior selection. Some choose the wrong behavior because of the lack of or insufficient possession of certain emotional qualities like empathy, compassion. Others choose the behavior that is less costly, be it moral or immoral.

As a result of multiple wrong choices the human society is in constant turmoil, unsettled, hampered, rendered less productive than if all the right choices were made. Inequities of food, resources, produces bitter quarrels resulting in destructive conflict. Disparity of individual income eventuates in a division of classes, envy, and hatred.

Unequal justice outcomes add to the tension existing between differing groups of people. Of course, if all the right choices were initially made, there would be no need for outcomes. The problem then seems to be in making the initial choices. How do you precipitate an evaluation based on moral choices when the creature involved often not only does not know the right choice, but through greed and selfishness frequently makes the wrong choice on purpose. These flaws seem to have no resolution. Resistance to forced compliance would simply add to losses.

Will greed,selfishness, and apathy, be allowed to lead to the extinction of this creature?
Nazi-Hass-Kampagne …

2016/07/10

Except for those living under rocks, the Nazi hate campaign against the Jewish people in their midst is well known. The government under the control of Adolph Hitler felt that the German people needed something to unite them, something… to hate. They directed a campaign of hatred against the Jewish people living in their country.

Everything that was wrong, everything that went wrong, was blamed on the Jewish people.

It worked so well that the government was able to build death camps and exterminate millions of Jewish people in a very short time. The magnitude of what they had done was only realized when the allies marched in and put a stop to it.

The Nazis had effectively demonized the Jews to the point that the average citizen, many of them, anyway, did not think of Jews as human beings.

Now… there is a new campaign… carried out by some very evil women to demonize a group, not of a race, not of a culture, but of a gender… male. They are working daily in many governments to demonize, read, dehumanize… men and boys.

They were and are the man-hating elite of feminism. Despite the fact that there is no oppression of women in the West, these immature women are working in government, schools, everywhere they can to paint all men by the same brush… as oppressors of women, as privileged over women.

In many countries there is evidence that the campaign is underway: Little girls are sporting t-shirts with the slogan “boys are stupid throw rocks at them”. This male hatred is being taught to young girls more frequently everyday in schools and movies. “Frozen” is not the innocent movie it seems, its underlying message is “you do not need men in your lives”. In schools, now reformed to teach girls, boys are treated as if they are simply defective girls… pumped full of chemicals if they do not sit down and shut up.

In many cities there are women only buses and taxis:

Not only that but there are women only sitting places to keep those evil men at bay:

More and more men are facing this sign:

In public places….

Campaigns of hate with the label “rape culture” are being waged, labeling all men as potential rapists. Slogans like: Teach Boys Not To Rape, are appearing in print and on the internet daily. Men and boys are being reduced, marginalized, ridiculed and shamed. The word of a woman is only equaled by the word of another woman… a man’s word against a woman’s word is totally without power.

The courts are stacked against men, with men receiving longer and more harsh sentences for the same crimes women commit. Sometimes all a woman has to do is turn on the tears and she can get away with murder. If a man is within a mile or so of a rape, he along with all other men in that area are coerced into having their DNA tested, for every man is thought a potential rapist.

Any crime that is committed is assumed to have been committed by a man, or if a woman is involved, they search for the man who made her, or talked her into, committing the crime.

How soon before the same scenario played out so many years ago occurs again? Extermination. There have been some of these radical pseudo-women talk about reducing the male population to 10 percent or less. How soon….
Equal Opportunity is Achievable… Equality, Not So Much….. July 07, 2016

2016/07/03

For me to think that I could do things a large man could do is insane. I could never do the work of a fire fighter. Lifting the heavy gear they use would tax my abilities beyond their capacities. Sure, there are some things I could do that they do, but not all… and to demand I have a job as a fire fighter without being able to do all would lessen the effectiveness of the whole. Yet, there are those who demand the right to do just that, endangering everyone.

Equality is an impossible goal. Simply impossible. A lithe and dainty little woman cannot possibly do the work a six-foot man full of muscle can do… I can’t either… yet there are some demanding the job which requires just that… forcing those who are capable to take up the slack where the unqualified fail.

On the other hand, everyone should have equal opportunity to try. When they fail they should accept their failure instead of filing frivolous lawsuits to overcome their inability. This is not what is happening, instead the public at large is being put at risk so that some dainty little thing can be part of something too big.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, yes. Equality, impossible. Equality will never exist, it never has with perhaps the exception of equality before the law. (This is an area men need to achieve, as now they do not have equality before the courts when compared to women)
Humanism: An Ideology–Atheism: Non-Belief … June 26, 2016

2016/06/26

Atheism is non-belief. It asserts no beliefs. It has no philosophy. Its roots emanate from reason. It contains no morality. It asserts no morality. It is a stance based on the premise: There is no god. No, many atheists will not go that far. They simply say there is no evidence.

Is negative evidence, evidence? The god as described by many Christians and Islamists is of a nature that if they actually existed evidence would abound. There would be no way it could be hidden. There could be no scientific basis for life… yet there is. There would be no set physical laws deducible because a god would not require them and could easily violate them. Nothing would be explainable. The Universe would operate magically.

Atheism has good footing, I would say.

Humanists, at least some of them, claim to be atheists. Nevertheless, they embrace many ideological beliefs. They have developed their own ideas about morality. They have adopted many stances based on culture, rather than reason. Many humanists also embrace feminism, a very ideological set of beliefs.

Everyone develops a sense of morality from parents as well as what they read and hear. Most develop them early in childhood. Those that do not are either in prison or haven’t been caught yet. For example: Hillary Clinton and her husband are still at large.

The left seems to be the main spectrum claimed by atheists, but the left is not really the place they should devote their allegiance. Everyone should use reason and develop independent thinking rather than adhere to this or that way of thinking. Not everything the left espouses is moral. Not everything the right espouses is moral. Anyone who adopts either camp exclusively is trying to belong rather than using reason. Atheism, meanwhile, espouses nothing, with the exception perhaps of non-belief. One might say that proclaiming “there is no god” is a belief. However, as I pointed out earlier, there is much negative evidence, evidence of absence, that only makes sense if there is no god.

Seeing the harm religion has done in the world, it can be understood why some atheists become activists against religion. Many wars have been fought in the name of god. Many mass murders have been committed under the cloak of religion.

In conclusion I would state that humanism is simply another set of beliefs. People who have been believers feel a sense of loss… loss of security, loss of socialization, and seek to fill that void by either joining or creating another belief system. Many seek other cults of Christianity. Many try to maintain a secular life, but unknowingly adopt Humanism, an ideological religion.
Why I Reject The American Humanist Association…

2016/05/29

https://youtu.be/VdJReH6MkQ4
Contagion in a Closed Room… My Skin is Crawling… May 22, 2016

2016/05/22

PC, politically correct and progressive demands that everyone accommodate every fetish imaginable. Society is forced to accept the presence of what amounts to a contagion… in a room of finite size… and close the door. With skin crawling, everyone looks at everyone else… those with fetishes most dangerous and strange… look all the same. Everyone looks at the other with askance. Those in power force the crowd together… whether you want to touch them or even have them in the vicinity is no longer an issue… they are there. No one is safe… not little Johnny… not little Susie… both are vulnerable.

In the name of human rights it has been decided that only the minorities matter… the majority can go suck eggs. Otherkins of all types, and soon more now unknown, will demand special privilege and consideration. A humanity gone mad.

They think themselves normal, these strange otherkin creatures. Under close examination it is clear that they suffer from mental aberrations. Instead of the public being forced to accommodate their twisted fetishes, the aberrant should be forced to assume residence in established sanatoriums. The public is being selfish and uncaring by ignoring their mental illness and with-holding treatment.

Indeed, humanity should be forced instead to recognize that our DNA is flawed and that a percentage of people will develop mental irregularities. Diversity never meant the acceptance of flaws as being normal. Most certainly and plainly it can be seen that a man who thinks he is a woman, or a woman who thinks she is a man, is deeply flawed. There are even more deep flaws, all taboo equally to mention as that mentioned in this paragraph.

If you have a car that backfires, you have it repaired, or junked. If your children have crooked teeth you have them straightened, or at least some parents do. Thyroid conditions are treated, infections are treated, even cleft palettes are corrected. Yet, larger flaws more apparent are dictated to be tolerated by an authoritarian government that has at last gone way too far. How soon the majority will push back is a simple measurement of time.