Tag Archives: religion

The Value of Life … April 18, 2024

Posted on 2024/04/18 by drenn1077

What if “this is it”? What if there is no soul that carries on beyond death. You die and you are dead, from that point no awareness, no consciousness, just nothing… a nothing you are not even aware of. Life … Continue reading →

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Religion Is The Enemy… April 13,2018

Posted on 2018/04/13 by drenn1077

The population bomb is ticking. Human population on earth has exceeded 7.4 billion. Many say that humans will soon reach the limit of what can be supported. I think that limit has already been exceeded.  There are humans starving in … Continue reading →

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Begone! … January 6… 2014

Posted on 2014/01/05 by drenn1077

Is it enough to work toward the eradication of religious beliefs which prompt the adherent to impose their religion, morality, on everyone? Should instead the goal be the total eradication of all religious belief, which is, after all, delusional? Should … Continue reading →

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Humanity’s Inherent Flaw ….. December 2, 2013

Posted on 2013/12/01 by drenn1077

In the ancient times when the lightning flashed and the thunder roared they figured some god was angry. If the crops failed due to lack of rain or other reason it was once again a god’s anger. A volcano suddenly … Continue reading →

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Embracing Maturity Is Not For the Weak of Heart and Mind … October 28, 2013

Posted on 2013/10/27 by drenn1077

I seem drawn toward this particular topic time and time again: Why and how does religious belief persist? In the short time I have studied different aspects of religion (since late 2007) I have seen more than sufficient information to … Continue reading →

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Imagination … May 13, 2013

Posted on 2013/05/12 by drenn1077

Odin and Zeus as well as many other gods have been reduced to fairy tales. Each was believed in at one time in history. They were succeeded, possibly even demoted to myth, by newer gods as they have come along. … Continue reading →

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Destruction! I Will Rain Fire Upon You! … April 15, 2013

Posted on 2013/04/14 by drenn1077

Everyone by law has the right to believe as they desire thanks to our Constitution and its amendments (Despite North Carolina’s recent insanity). Fine. Nevertheless, since I believe faith in a non-provable god is irrational I have elected to be … Continue reading →

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But, What of the God Spot?

Posted on 2013/03/06 by drenn1077

  Within the last few years there have been reports of the discovery of a God Spot in the brains of human beings. Many theists jumped on the bandwagon proclaiming this discovery and how it must mean that belief in … 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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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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