"I chatted up this one fellow who I knew was VERY religious. Again the topic was morality and of course he knows to his bones that our morality comes from god -otherwise we'd be animals. I brought up that fine point made by the…"
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JP Carey replied to JP Carey's discussion Can you stop a hardnose religious person dead in their tracks? in the group Orderism
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Can you stop a hardnose religious person dead in their tracks?
I meet a lot of people in their homes in my career. On occasion some of them will question me on religion. It's important for me to remain tactful -but I don't want to lie and pander to them. Recently I was in the dining room of a preacher with his family members around. I was talking about morality and awareness when he spouted off "So where does God fit into all of this?"Luckily I've done my homework on these arguments and on the bible, and quickly responded with a "Well if you're…See More
JP Carey commented on JP Carey's group Orderism
"Thank you Steph. I write a lot -but I'm not a writer. It will be interesting to see the thoughts of others. I know there are some very smart, critical people on this site."
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The Psychology of Order
The Psychology of Order
Orderism: Direction of Life, Awareness
As a child I was intently fascinated with all things colored, drawn or designed. More so than my peers, I appreciated the effort it took to make the simplest of pieces. From…
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Orderism
Orderism is a non-theistic philosophy of life, an "acolsophy". Simple science and reasoning gives us the reason to be morally good and optimistic.Why do people do "bad" things? What is "good" or "bad"? Is there a real purpose and meaning to this life? What reasons are there to be a good person -other than just staying out of jail? There are strong logical answers to these questions that will make a big impact on your life.Join the order!This group is a testing ground of ideas before sharing…See More
JP Carey replied to Steph S.'s discussion As An Atheist Can Your Life Have Purpose and Meaning?
"ALTRUISM & EDUCATION would also free up the spines and minds we have now - and make it a better place. A REASON to be charitable.
I just say a more responsible outlook is needed - not unfettered"
JP Carey replied to Steph S.'s discussion As An Atheist Can Your Life Have Purpose and Meaning?
"I totally agree.
A responsible attitude on reproduction is needed. Only animals breed unfettered.
Personally I stopped after 2 daughters, even though I have the means and will to try for a son"
JP Carey replied to Steph S.'s discussion As An Atheist Can Your Life Have Purpose and Meaning?
"I agree with what you say.
The word "good" is a loaded word. The question is what is good - because we're certainly are doing a terrible TERRIBLE job finding and following a real example of it.
My definition of good is, contributing…"
JP Carey replied to Steph S.'s discussion As An Atheist Can Your Life Have Purpose and Meaning?
"Sorry to stir the pot and run out again - I have to work all day. I am interested in reaching some conclusions.
We are most likely NOT here as a requirement of some other force. there WAS no purpose and no reason for us to be here.
The…"
JP Carey replied to Steph S.'s discussion As An Atheist Can Your Life Have Purpose and Meaning?
"So if you existed with never knowing any other person ever... You couldn't say something was pleasing to the eye??
That does not compute"
JP Carey replied to Steph S.'s discussion As An Atheist Can Your Life Have Purpose and Meaning?
"There you have it.
*The purpose of (human) life is to MAKE PURPOSE."
JP Carey replied to Steph S.'s discussion As An Atheist Can Your Life Have Purpose and Meaning?
"I agree with the Nihilist view to a point -we are here by chance most likely. I would add that now things have changed. Our cognition IS NOT an illusion.
If you can perceive beauty, comedy, or anything of the sort -you've passed a…"
JP Carey replied to Steph S.'s discussion As An Atheist Can Your Life Have Purpose and Meaning?
"On my mobile now, gotta work. I refer to that popular "double slit" experiment where photons shot through 2 slots act as a wave until an observer (or camera) watches it closely - then the photons act as particals.
There was an…"
JP Carey replied to Steph S.'s discussion As An Atheist Can Your Life Have Purpose and Meaning?
"I DO appreciate the feedback. I am aware of the science stated above and it doesn't conflict with anything said (as I see it). -You're right. The point is to accept ALL of what reason and science are telling us, our BEST…"
JP Carey replied to Tom Reeves's discussion The Bible on History Channel
"I liked watching the first part. It's important we're educated on this disease that afflicts so many, and this was their BEST attempt to explain it to us.
Yes it was painfully obvious how we made the whole thing up -but to others,…"
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 4:43pm on November 5, 2012,
Leonard Francis said… Thats very good
- At 12:41am on October 29, 2012,
Glen Rosenberg said… Hi John, is there a po box or something where I can mail Leonard cash or check? I dont know from pay pal.
- At 9:56am on October 27, 2012, Glen Rosenberg said…
Never used pay pal. If it is not self explanatory I will be back in touch.
- At 6:26pm on October 24, 2012, Leonard Francis said…
How do I get a pay pal account again?
- At 2:12am on October 19, 2012,
Wyatt said… - You might tell the sky fairy thralls that America was founded on the enlightenment thinking of Francis Bacon, Isaac Newton, and John Locke. Thomas Jefferson's sentiments on religion: "Priests...dread the advance of science as witches do the approach of daylight and scowl on the fatal harbinger announcing the subversions of the duperies on which they live."
-Thomas Jefferson, Letter to Correa de Serra, April 11, 1820
http://www.nobeliefs.com/jefferson.htm
- At 2:09pm on October 16, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… and Philosophy.
- At 2:09pm on October 16, 2012, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…
Welcome, ! Glad you could join us. :D If you really need to hide your Atheism I recommend changing your name here to a cryptic one. Everything here is searchable. "Our current primal insanity" LOL.
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. You might also like Refugees from the Bible Belt, ATHEIST BUSINESS NEXUS, Undercover Atheists, Heathen Geeks, Geek & Nerd Haven, Military Atheists, Atheist Artists, Atheists who are Artists and A Trick of the Eye.
I also recommend Eco-Logical and Climate Concerns, since California's climate is changing so drastically.
After you've searched for topics of interest in "Groups" above and in the "Forums", don't forget to look at recent activity which hides along the right margin of the page all the way at the bottom.
- At 12:22pm on October 16, 2012,
Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 8:51am on October 16, 2012,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi John
You may be sure that we sympathise with you in your predicament in bible land. You are all the more welcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense and science lead to freethinking wisdom which is the essence of atheism.
We invite you to join the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 700 discussion topics and 3600 members.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
Terry
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What is the religious purpose of life?
Posted on December 18, 2012 at 3:50pm 46 Comments 1 Like
I'm writing something and I have to state what religion says about WHY were here. How does God answer that? Why am I here?
So far I've put down: 1 to worship god. 2 to exert your free will and be judged by it.
It's been so long, I can't remember what the religious purpose of life is. But I do remember all those stupid "Got Purpose?" signs everywhere. Can someone enlighten me.
Why is There Even a Question About God?
Posted on November 19, 2012 at 11:51am 4 Comments 2 Likes
This struck me funny this morning as I was contemplating -lost in thought. Even the question itself, "Does God exist?", is bizarre.
My girls will watch a questionably scary movie and immediately be wary of the dark rooms in our house. I have several rational arguments to belay, to ease their worries. Arguments that allow me to run through creepy old houses in the dark no-problem. Here's 2 examples...
Me stating rationally: There were no…
Continue My Official Statement
Posted on November 4, 2012 at 11:37am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Everyone in the U.S. Military at some point learns this official statement which helps them answer questions of a classified nature: "I can neither confirm or deny blah blah blah...". It's simple and automatic.
You know, it would be very useful to have my own official statement to practice for when someone asks "what religion are you?". ...and here it is:
I choose to conduct my life NOT following FAIRY-TALES. I feel it is fine for…
Continue Fun Link Than YouTube Gave Me: Jim Jefferies - God is For Idiots
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:42pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Ya know, YouTube does a good job of suggesting videos you might like.
This "God is For Idiots" made me LOL -but is a tad raunchy.
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