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French-style Secularism in decline in ... The Middle East?

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Glenn Beck going to Israel in 2011 to advance Armageddon

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Non-dualistic explanation of how "sacred texts" are generated by very human brains

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Jim Mo. commented on Bappi's group 'Colorado'

In response to several comments about social activities in Denver, I can confirm that the local groups have not been very active socially in late 2011 and early 2012. I know the some of the leaders of the Denver based groups and they have been busy…

Jan 25

"God is an imaginary friend" billboard - Denver and Co Springs - Jan 2012

Some of you may start seeing media coverage of a couple of billboards that went up in Denver and north of Colorado Springs in the week of January 23, 2012. This has generated a fair amount of attention. You can find out more at the Colorado Coalition of Reason (CoCoRe) website atwww.cocore.orgYou can also find the CoCoRe on Facebook.…See More

Jim Mo. added a discussion to the group Colorado Jan 24

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Mayan archaeological find in North Georgia?

I stumbled across this story on Yahoo and found some more about it online. Has an 1100 year old Mayan site been discovered in the Georgia mountains? I haven't bothered checking the Mormon blogosphere to see if this is reigniting hopes of finding real evidence allegedly supporting the historicity of the Book of Mormon. Does anyone else know about…See More

Jim Mo. added a discussion to the group Ex-Mormon Atheists Jan 5

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Jim Mo. replied to Edward Teach's discussion 'In a universe devoid of meaning... Why give a shit about the future of humanity?' in the group Existential Atheists

I am all for understanding human evolution. I do wonder, however, if understanding that our brain/genes package has evolved to support the continuation of our genes is sufficiently a "meaning" to our life in the goal-less Universe. Yet,…

Nov 6, 2011

Jim Mo. replied to Tom M.'s discussion 'Support for GNH'

In October 2011, I am doing more reading into the "literature" of happiness. This GNH concept is mentioned. Reflecting on many of the ideas on happiness from across the centuries, I do wonder whether the "Atheist Movement"…

Nov 6, 2011

Jim Mo. commented on Richard Knight's group 'Secular Sexuality'

Porn Is Ruining The Sex Lives Of An Entire Generation Brain science? No distinction between vividly imagined and actual physical experience? Can overexposure make sex boring? Good for population control? Where is the simple answer?

Oct 27, 2011

Colorado Non-theist Groups

I am involved with more than one Colorado-based non-theist group. I have noticed several comments from people looking for groups in Colorado. One good starting place to look is the Colorado Coalition of Reason website. It includes links to over a dozen groups in the state. It is not exhaustive yet but it come close. COCORE also has a…See More

Jim Mo. added a discussion to the group Colorado Oct 27, 2011

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Atheistic Liberalism vs. Non-theistic Community

This post is prompted by some discussions among members of a local atheist group about building an atheist community. My ideas orignate from several months of thought on the subject of community. A recent discussion thread in the groups online forum included descriptions of an Oregon-based community youth church, comments about the Flatirons Community Church (currently the second largest church in Colorado, based on weekly attendance), and another member's advocacy for recreating and…See More

Blog post by Jim Mo. Aug 16, 2011

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Jim Mo. replied to Dallas Gaytheist's discussion 'Why a lack of empathy is the root of all evil' in the group Atheist Morality

Several stark examples of missing empathy here. (ugh) I can think of so many others. As to the absence of empathy, I assume there are theories on how that can happen. I have an developmentally disabled son who does not show empathy very often. In…

Aug 4, 2011

Jim Mo. commented on Michelle's group 'Ex-Mormon Atheists'

I was surfing around several post-mormon sites (some neutral and some that are fronts for x-tian groups) and found a blog post saying that some second-tier mormon authority was heard to say that growth of the LDS church has plateaued. Has anyone…

Aug 4, 2011

Jim Mo. replied to Wanderer's discussion 'Sam Harris' "Morality Without Free Will"'

Thanks for posting this. I am currently trying to sort out what is meant by 'free will' when people use the term. I do find myself struggling with the idea that whatever anyone does, they were helpless to do otherwise and therefore should…

Aug 4, 2011

French-style Secularism in decline in ... The Middle East?

I stumbled upon a blog post by Walter Russell Mead (writing for The American Interest) that mentions different forms of secularism developed by several Europe (and American) cultures. French secularism dies in the Middle East According to Mead, French anti-clerical secularism is the most aggressive form of secularism to emerge from the group of post-revolutionary…See More

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Jim Mo. replied to Maggie's discussion 'Promiscuity' in the group Secular Sexuality

I noticed this discussion some time ago and have been thinking of how to contribute. I found a story online of some research into "friends with benefits". It could be posted to one of several discussion threads here but I will post it…

Jul 26, 2011

Jim Mo. replied to Colleen Quinn's discussion 'Charitable work in the name of secularism' in the group Colorado

Atheists for Humanity is officially live at:Atheists for Humanity dot org

Jul 15, 2011

Jim Mo. commented on Jim Mo.'s blog post 'Worldwide conspiracy to hide the evil of religion?'

Thanks to all who have commented!

Jul 3, 2011

Glen Rosenberg commented on Jim Mo.'s blog post 'Worldwide conspiracy to hide the evil of religion?'

Matt, We will have to agree to agree. Although I am guessing we really do not agree. Steve, I agree with everything you have written here.

Jun 26, 2011

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About Me: I consider myself as a pragmatic, empiricist pessimistic, moderate, non-dawkinsian, nontheist. I am in the process of rebuilding myself while leaving behind a LDS christian background.

Looking to better understand how nontheism can create supportive and sustainable communities of individuals that can rival those created by religious communities.

I am most likely to be labelled as a troll for asking questions that cast doubt...

I do not subscribe to positions that religion is a parasite on humanity, that it is the root of all evil in human history, or that all religiously active people are delusional. I do subscribe to the position that religions have provided important frameworks for building societal cohesion and can materially improve an individual's survival and reproductive success. Therefore, I am not seeking to rid the world of religion.

"What a fool believes/ he can see/ no wise man has the power/ to reason away..." - Kenny Loggins/Michael McDonald

Profession: BS Mech. Eng., MS Systems Eng.

Age Group: 41-50

City and State (For Member Searching): Denver, Colorado

Country (For Member Searching): United States of America

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Atheistic Liberalism vs. Non-theistic Community

Posted on August 15, 2011 at 11:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

This post is prompted by some discussions among members of a local atheist group about building an atheist community.

My ideas orignate from several months of thought on the subject of community. A recent discussion thread in the groups online forum included descriptions of an Oregon-based community youth church, comments about the Flatirons Community Church (currently the second largest church in Colorado, based on weekly attendance), and another member's advocacy for recreating…

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Worldwide conspiracy to hide the evil of religion?

Posted on June 21, 2011 at 1:46pm 11 Comments 1 Like

I continue to run up against this in my conversations with local atheists: "yes, but I still think there is a lot of bad that religions cause and we need to make them stop". This, of course is a paraphrase. I find it is always in response to any suggestion of setting aside the ranting and complaining about religions and moving on to creating community and doing service to address social and human problems.

So I am wondering to myself (since I can't seem to get anyone to engage in the…

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At 10:57am on May 12, 2011, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…: Hi, Jim Mo. I'm not a parent, so your group isn't relevant to me. But I'd like to invite you to one I just started, where people can talk about anything on their minds, Hang With Friends. :D

At 10:17am on January 6, 2010, Little Name Atheist said…: Happy birthday!

At 5:59am on November 18, 2009, Edward Teach said…: Thanks for joining the existential group. The waters are always muddy, but fascinating to explore!

At 5:14pm on August 30, 2009, Katie the Ninja said…: sweeeeeeeet! I think thats awesome and i totally agree. Unfortunately however, my why evolution is true book is overdue and i have to return it but i loved it!

At 8:51pm on August 17, 2009, Katie the Ninja said…: omgsh i'm reading why evolution is true by jerry coyne too! what chapter are you on? which part are you at? I know! I absolutely love the book so far and think it is sooo interesting and that he is so good at confronting the creationists questions and stuff. Thank you for your comment on my blog!

Katie

At 2:35am on June 28, 2009, Dr. Terence Meaden said…: Welcome to Atheist Nexis with its thousands of good friends and to the busy group "Origins". Do visit often and contribute as much as you please.