February 2011
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#4 What Happens When We Die? Do You Fear Death?
Of all the questions asked so far, this is perhaps the easiest to answer. To begin with, it’s important to be clear on the definition of death. Put simply, death is the cessation of all vital functions of the body including the heart beat, brain activity (including the brain stem) and breathing. To be more precise, all of the following must be present or have occurred in order for a doctor...
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That awkward moment when you run over your own...
OMG THIS!
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Most Influential Books
More as a mental exercise than anything else, I thought I would post the books that have had the most influence on my thinking, my choices and my view of the world. This is the source material, so to speak. These are the texts and the ideas that contributed to making me the person I am today. In an effort to be concise, out of the thousands of books I have read, I have attempted to pick only the...
January 2011
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#5 Which Branch of Science Intrigues You Most?
This is a difficult question to answer. I have always enjoyed science even if I have never fully applied myself to its pursuit. My favorite classes, aside from art, in junior high school were my general science courses. I enjoyed my physics courses in high school. I thought my evolutionary biology class in college was pure brilliance. The summer exploratory course that took place as I traveled...
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Anonymous asked: Can atheists have metaphysical beliefs? Or, is atheism the absence of all such beliefs? Just wondering . . .
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#6 Are You Spiritual or Are Your Feet Always on...
I simply have no idea what this question is asking. Is it asking if I’m more prone to imaginative flights of fancy over and against more concrete and practical impulses? Is it asking whether I’m a spiritualist or not? I just don’t know. It’s a badly phrased question and, as such, is impossible answer. Since I can assume that the second question is redundant given all of my...
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“I want you teabaggers out there to understand one thing: while you idolize the...”
– Bill Maher (via leftish)
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#7 Have You Ever Experienced a Moment That Could...
I take the word “religious” here to by synonymous with a moment of wonder, of awe, or of tranquility; a feeling of euphoria that creates a sense of well-being, contentedness or peace. I detest that religion has spoiled these words, usurped them, further impoverishing our language and our capacity to speak meaningfully about those things that truly move us. Nonetheless, I would answer...
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#8 What is Your Political Alignment? Is It...
By political alignment, I’ll assume the political philosophy that informs my relationship to the body politic. And, this political philosophy is anarchism, heavily influenced by feminism and punk. My atheism is simply not relevant here. The fact that I believe know that a god doesn’t exist has no bearing on my political viewpoints. But, this isn’t to imply that the two are...
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#9 Do You Believe in Anything Supernatural or...
If it can be found on the Periodic Table of Irrational Nonsense (pictured above or follow this link to the interactive table), then I don’t believe in it.
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daftmypunk:
ROCK. ROBOT ROCK.
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“Be constantly vigilant to resent, and on the alert to resist, with...”
– Aleister Crowley
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#10 What Do You Think of "Militant Atheists" like...
The pejorative term “militant atheist” is just silly. It was coined and is used by religionists who are confronted with the absurdity of their worldview and the slowly growing loss of privilege represented by the increasing popularity and applicability of a scientifically informed, rational view of the world. Thanks to the freedom from religion and technological developments, atheists...
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Transversegirl: #12 Is Religion Obsolete? Should... →
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Recently, the unenviable task of defending the good of religion fell to The Right Honorable Tony Blair in a debate with Mr Christopher Hitchens. Not only did Mr Blair fail miserably in this attempt, he even failed to adequately apologize for it. Mr Hitchens once again displayed the erudition and…
Do you believe any and all religions cause harm or just the...
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Viva La Vida (Cover) || Lady Gaga
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#11 Have You "Lost" Friends or Family Members...
When I came out as transgender and as queer, I lost friends and biological family members distanced themselves from me. As I stated previously, my biological family is very evangelical and very much Christian. What they believe stands directly contrary to who I am and to whom I love. So, when I finally was open and honest about my atheism, there was really no one left to lose. And, I don’t...
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#12 Is Religion Obsolete? Should it be eliminated?...
Recently, the unenviable task of defending the good of religion fell to The Right Honorable Tony Blair in a debate with Mr Christopher Hitchens. Not only did Mr Blair fail miserably in this attempt, he even failed to adequately apologize for it. Mr Hitchens once again displayed the erudition and aplomb we have come to expect from him. And, the audience was unpersuaded. If you haven’t watched...
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